Mark 1 and 11 Mag release modifications.

[LA ANDY]

Please help me refresh my memory! 10 years or so ago a friend and I sent our pistols off to someone to have the mag release button installed just like on a colt 45 auto. They made a minor mod. to the mags so that they would work. Both of us don't have our pistols any more and can not remember WHO done the work for us.

 

[Bullseye57]

You probably sent them to the Broken Gun Ranch in Kansas. They are now defunct.

R,
Bullseye

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum!
Another option for a thumb release type of mag release for a MKI or MKII is an aftermarket device that almost anyone can install. It does require the use of the factory plastic grip as you have to cut a slot for the thumbpiece. It's called a "Speedjector" and was built by 2 different companies before they stopped production. I have a few of them & love them.

 

[gb6491]

You probably sent them to the Broken Gun Ranch in Kansas. They are now defunct.

R,
Bullseye

Didn't they also modify the safety (and I think bolt stop lever) to look more like that on a 1911?
Regards,
Greg

 

[Bullseye57]

They machined extensions into both of those parts for upgrading Ruger .22 Autos.

R,
Bullseye

 

[LA ANDY]

THANK YOU for the replys! I think Bullseye has got it right. As always I wish I had that one back. The conv. was a great looking and functional item. The mags just had to have a small cut made into them to use with the new mag release. ANDY

 

[Bullseye57]

They cut a slot in the body, just like a 1911 mag, for the release to latch the mag in the frame,

R,
Bullseye