[BigBlueJon]

Bump for info. Where is everybody?

[Vigilantcitizen]

"Vanity question. I've got some mags with rounds in them that haven't been changed out in a while. I know that's bad, but, out of sight, out of mind. What can I do? Can they be fixed?"

What kinda mags are they? Pistol, rifle, caliber, etc...

One old trick; take the ammo out, then place the mags in a WARM oven for 2 hours, then take them out and let sit for 48 hours.Lubricate with white lithium grease.

With the proper equipment, some mag springs can be changed.

But, you should never let rounds sit in a magazine for a long period of time.

[KrisKrinkle]

Theoretically, yes. Depends on how the magzine is constructed. I've seen some .22 cal mags with a "button" on the side that fits into what I'll call the carrier on which the bullet rests and the spring pushes. If that comes out (I did it by accident the first time) the carrier will come out of the top of the magazine and so might the spring--in a hurry. You'd need to cover the top of the mag with your finger, and maybe need a narrow tool to push the carrier part way down the mag.

I've seen other mags that seem to have the bottom plate held in by drift pins. You'd need the appropriate tools to get them open.

Still other mags seem to be glued, soldered molded or crimped together. The problem might be where to get the correct replacement spring. I haven't seen any, but then I haven't looked.

Check with a gunshop to see if they can get them repaired for you.