P95 Mag Release

[blume357]

Okay, I got it even though I think that is kind of a stretch .... there has to be more 1911s in the Bible ... but not wanting to cause conflict I accept it and will let my two 46acp buddies know this and they will like it.
And yes, after all that spaying and such I think it needs to got to a gun smith... I'll be he (or she, got to be politically correct.. or maybe 'they' would have worked) will be able to fix it easy.

 

[NC FNS]

This thread has me humming "Praise the Lord, and pass the ammunition…"

 

[06dilly]

Found this which seems pretty good but right at the end (10:20) he talks about but doesn't actually remove the mag release. The 95 is a bit harder because the grip is solid and you have to go up the magwell to apply pressure on the spring.

I really think it is simply you are pushing in instead of forward.

Do post a follow up and we will try to help more. Few P-nuts on here that still care about the old P-series.

Thanks for finding my video, Roylt! I made several a few years ago and it's fun to see them get found. I also did a video on the history of the P-series.

You are right, I took it all apart, except the magazine release. I despise that part. I have removed them but it was too challenging to capture on the video. If I remember correctly, you have to relieve the pressure on the spring which is incredibly strong on every one I tried. I think I used a tool to push on the spring itself inside the mag well. Still takes ridiculous pressure to then get the two pieces pulled out, one to each side. A third hand helps, or the exact leverage against the spring.

Good luck with it Uncle Rick. It's really not that intimidating of a gun to take apart. The mag release DOES come out, just realize it's in two parts and one comes out each side. Gotta relieve that spring pressure as much as you can. Makes me want to pull out the P-guns and play with them again!

 

[Uncle Rick]

Thank you, royalt ! As much as I appreciate the reply, I think it's going to be a job for the local gunsmith. As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I'm like Captain Fumble Fingers, and springs and small parts have a tendency to grow wings if I take them apart.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Mine releases from either side alone or by pushing both. They go "in" a little by default but the far and above majority direction is forward, the direction the projectile leaves the barrel. I would make sure you have P95 magazines.

 

[Uncle Rick]

Mine releases from either side alone or by pushing both. They go "in" a little by default but the far and above majority direction is forward, the direction the projectile leaves the barrel. I would make sure you have P95 magazines.

I've tried pushing forward, and still find the releases hard to engage. I have the original 10 round mags that came with the gun when my son got it, as well as a couple of after market mags I ordered from CDNN. The problem exists with all of them.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Must be a burr on something then.

 

[Bubbas358]

I am wondering if the flat spring has broken, and is "stuck" in place. I have not had this happen to any mag release that I happen to own, but the problem is sounding like that may be part of the problem.

I had a flat mainspring break inside a NAA revolver, and that thing was locked up solid! Amazing what a small piece of metal in the wrong place can do.

 

[Uncle Rick]

I have tried leaving a (empty!) mag in the well, just shy of locking in, as was suggested previously, and it hasn't done anything to soften it up, but out of curiosity I tried pushing up on the mag, and the release worked fine. So, do I take my dremel tool to the mags, or try to polish up the lock pin? It would be easier to open the mags up a bit, but the problem would return if I ever bought new mags.

 

[blume357]

I'm not going to look back and read all 'our' post but I wonder from your recent post if you possibly have mags for an older, first edition, P89?
How many magazines do you have for this pistol? I could send you one of mine to try.

edit: well I just tried this, original P89 mags, in a P95 and could not really tell the difference but I do have to say after spending the last 8-9 years shooting Sig P pistols and all my Ruger P95's and 89's put away I really don't like the mag release on the P95. I is much harder to engage than on my other pistols... even the Glocks

 

[Fox Mike]

From JAYDAWG:

Please enlighten me......................

Good question, hope we get a reply... but then it might start a religious debate......

I re-read the original post and I think the key is "old Ruger P95". I'm now betting it is just gunked up,

Also found (thank you Blume) that it could very well be very DRY. Had a problem with mine and after mush swapping parts Blume liberally LUBED it. Works fine now

 

[HBWL]

Things you could try:

Thorough Cleaning: Make sure the area around the mag release is clean and free of any dirt, debris, or fouling. Sometimes a buildup of grime can cause the mag release to stick.

Disassembly and Inspection: If cleaning doesn't work, you might need to disassemble the mag release and inspect it for damage or wear. There could be a spring or other part that needs to be replaced.

Lubrication: It's good that you've already tried some lubricants, but you might want to try a different one, like a silicone-based lubricant or a dry lubricant like graphite. These can sometimes work better than traditional oils.

Filing and Smoothing: If the problem persists, you might need to file or smooth out the mag release or the surrounding area. This should be done very carefully, as you don't want to damage the gun or make the problem worse.

 

[roylt]

I would not mess with the mags. The pistol has the issue. There is just a little "tit" that sticks out to engage the mag. Check it out and see if there is a bur or something on it. On the 95 model it will be very hard to clean it up when the part is installed though.

Do keep us posted if you get it figured out.

Keep the P-guns alive!!

 

[Uncle Rick]

I'm not going to look back and read all 'our' post but I wonder from your recent post if you possibly have mags for an older, first edition, P89?
How many magazines do you have for this pistol? I could send you one of mine to try.

edit: well I just tried this, original P89 mags, in a P95 and could not really tell the difference but I do have to say after spending the last 8-9 years shooting Sig P pistols and all my Ruger P95's and 89's put away I really don't like the mag release on the P95. I is much harder to engage than on my other pistols... even the Glocks

This P95 belonged to my son, who was a casualty in the Station Night Club Fire. It sat for a couple of years before I had the heart to take it out. It needed a good cleaning and light lubing to make it perform well.
I have 3 10 round mags that came with the pistol, and, living in RI which has a 10 round limit, about 4 17 round mags that came from CDNN for the P95 seem to have emigrated to Arizona, where they languish while waiting for the ban to be repealed. They all were an exercise in thumb strength to eject from the P95.