Third Gen Model 457 Magazine Question

[DirtyShirt]

I have a model 457 that I lent to my brother some years ago. I just got it back from him a few months ago. I went to give it a cleaning and I disassembled the magazines. There are two mags and I noticed that in one magazine the spring is in one orientation and in the other magazine the spring was in the opposite orientation. Essentially, one of the magazine springs is in upside down and I don't know which one it is. Does anyone else have a 457 or a Third Gen with a similar magazine spring and could you tell me which way it goes. These springs have one end with a round loop and the other end does not have a round loop.

 

[4T5GUY]

It’s always said a picture is better than a verbal explanation so here ya go.

Image was saved from an earlier discussion but still relevant now.

Jim

 

[DirtyShirt]

Perfect. Thank you. I knew this was the right place to ask this question. I assumed that was the correct orientation because the loop fit under the follower that way but I needed to make sure. Thanks.