M&P Mag Catch Spring

[John R]

Is the mag catch spring on the M&P a replaceable part, or is it part of the frame?

 

[BlackTalonJHP]

It is replaceable

 

[John R]

Thanks, I wonder if I can replace it, or it has to go to Smith for replacement?
I was going to pull it out but I'm reluctant to do so.

 

[Bkreutz]

Thanks, I wonder if I can replace it, or it has to go to Smith for replacement?
I was going to pull it out but I'm reluctant to do so.

I think it's more of whether or not you can get a replacement part. Why do you need to replace it? I've never even seen that part stocked anywhere.

 

[John R]

It's bent out of shape, I've tried to bend it back where it is supposed to be with no luck. I'm afraid of breaking it off, or damaging the frame.

 

[Bkreutz]

I've never seen the need to replace that spring so I've never tried. I can't tell if it's just a press fit into the grip, or if it's molded in during manufacture. It does go all the way through to the underside. If you can get a replacement (call S&W, they may send you one, or tell you it's not available as a replacement part which would indicate that it's part of the frame). If you end up with a replacement part it, then I'd try pulling/driving the old one out from the bottom side.