Magazine bottoms

Major Tom · 03-26-2017, 04:16 PM

I've asked this question before. I want to replace a plastic bottom with a wood one. It was advised that I would need the proper tools to do such. I did remove one magazine bottom by tapping out the retaining pin. The one bottom I want to replace is a Triple K with 2 retaining pins. I can see no issues with replacing it with a wood repro bottom except for fitting it to the magazine. I would like to see your opinion please. Thank you

DonVoigt · 03-26-2017, 05:25 PM

If you have the tools you can do it.
You will need to drill new holes through the current shell holes, as at least one and maybe both will not line up.

ithacaartist · 03-26-2017, 08:11 PM

When I disassemble a mag, I make things lots easier by reaching thru the follower slot with a pair of locking needle nose pliers to hold the spring compressed, which relieves the pressure on everything else.

I'd recommend a setup that backs up and supports the shell when installing or removing the pin or pins, and is relieved with a hole for the pin to move into, as well as the bottom's knobs, and the contours of the body.

If you're using a drill press for creating new holes in the wood, that's good. Nonetheless, It's a good idea to go only half way, then flip the mag and complete the hole. This will help ensure line-up.

03-26-2017, 04:16 PM	#1
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	Magazine bottoms I've asked this question before. I want to replace a plastic bottom with a wood one. It was advised that I would need the proper tools to do such. I did remove one magazine bottom by tapping out the retaining pin. The one bottom I want to replace is a Triple K with 2 retaining pins. I can see no issues with replacing it with a wood repro bottom except for fitting it to the magazine. I would like to see your opinion please. Thank you __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

03-26-2017, 05:25 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	If you have the tools you can do it. You will need to drill new holes through the current shell holes, as at least one and maybe both will not line up. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-26-2017, 08:11 PM	#3
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,347 Thanks: 7,285 Thanked 2,579 Times in 1,366 Posts	When I disassemble a mag, I make things lots easier by reaching thru the follower slot with a pair of locking needle nose pliers to hold the spring compressed, which relieves the pressure on everything else. I'd recommend a setup that backs up and supports the shell when installing or removing the pin or pins, and is relieved with a hole for the pin to move into, as well as the bottom's knobs, and the contours of the body. If you're using a drill press for creating new holes in the wood, that's good. Nonetheless, It's a good idea to go only half way, then flip the mag and complete the hole. This will help ensure line-up. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894