Mk 2 help needed please

[chiefbg]

I am trying to add an extended magazine release to my gun. I removed the old one and the spring(don't know why I removed the spring) and now I can't figure out how the spring and the release lever are supposed to interact. I bet I've installed and removed it 50 times or more.
One question I have, does the free legs of the spring rest on anything or just hang free? I have been installing the spring with the horseshoe facing towards the bottom of the grip, with the curls toward the back
strap.
Any advice is appreciated… Chiefbg

 

[contender]

The easiest thing would be to find someone with a MKII and look at how the spring is installed. I'd have to get ahold of mine to see exactly how & where things go together.

And there are a few different types of older magazine releases for the MKI & MKII. I have a couple that you could convert one to a thumb release type. It takes a bit more work,, as you have to modify the hollow plastic grips for the lever.

 

[Dan in MI]

I will try to get your answer later. If I don't post later feel free to PM and remind me. I do remember they are not fun to install. I did figure out a trick that helps...... if I remember it.

 

[GasGuzzler]

I ain't taking mine apart again to find out. I bet YouTube has a video example of how it goes.

 

[chiefbg]

Thanks guys. On attempt number 72 things finally came together. I'll never do that one again!

 

[CHEVYINLINE6]

I bought my second Ruger standard model to use as a guide when I was getting ready to take my first one completly apart and knew it would be easier if I had some kind of guide.

CHEVYINLINE6.