Mark 1 and 11 Mag release modifications.

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LA ANDY

Bearcat
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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

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

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contender

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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.
 

Bullseye57

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

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Bullseye
 

LA ANDY

Bearcat
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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

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

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