finding a base plate

[spcantwell]

Ok, while disassembling a magazine (btw thanks to everyone for the little trick with a 15rd 40F magazine instead of a 14rd VE) I let the spring jump in my hand and sling shot the little base plate lock someplace. I hate to order one online as the shipping is going to be more then the cost of it and I know that as soon as it shows up I will find it someplace. Does anyone know if big box stores like BPS sell small parts like that? Secondly if I need to use the mag are they likely to fall apart? I hate to use a spot of glue but....

 

[marlin.357]

You will find it in the last place you look!

Doubt that any retail stores would stock magazine parts. Call S&W, explain the situation, and they might have mercy on you.

If you use the gun at the range, friction will probably hold it on until you can replace it, a piece of electrical tape across the base and up the sides will hold it until you can get the locking plate. Worst that can happen is you dump the magazine at the range. However, I wouln't recommend using it if you carry the gun or use it for home defense.

 

[patbelly]

Call S&W. They will most likely send you one at no charge.

 

[spcantwell]

thanks for the suggestion. it is my spare mag now so I am not in any great hurry, but i like the idea of seeing if SW will go cheap for me. Hell, its small enough to put in a regualr mailing envelope.