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To: BigBlueJon
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.

5 posted on 03/19/2002 7:47:23 PM PST by KrisKrinkle
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To: KrisKrinkle
Thanks. I thought about taking them to a local gun shop, but some of the mags are "pre-ban". Here in CA a lot of gun dealers don't want to touch them.
6 posted on 03/19/2002 7:52:08 PM PST by BigBlueJon
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