Odd problem with S&W Model 41 Magazines
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:09 pm
A freind gave me two old S&W Model 41 magazines last week, but they don't work well with my newer Model 41 that is about 5 years old.
These older magazines can not be fully inserted into the gun when the slide is open. In order for me to get these magazines to fully insert I have to close the slide before inserting the magazine. It doesn't matter if there are rounds loaded or not. They have steel followers and the base plate has a hole with the release pin sticking out.
It seems that the slide stop release is causing the interference. I'm assuming that this is a common issue. Before I break out a file on these magazines is there an easy fix?
These older magazines can not be fully inserted into the gun when the slide is open. In order for me to get these magazines to fully insert I have to close the slide before inserting the magazine. It doesn't matter if there are rounds loaded or not. They have steel followers and the base plate has a hole with the release pin sticking out.
It seems that the slide stop release is causing the interference. I'm assuming that this is a common issue. Before I break out a file on these magazines is there an easy fix?