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Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:07 am
by Beiruty
Yesterday, I had a magazine failure at the Real Steal Match. The Magazine Pad came off flying and all the rounds were pushed down like a river of ...
I collected the parts, but the Magazine base pad pin is no where to be found.
Where can I find a replacement base pad pin? I prefer locally to Dallas area.
The pin looks like
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/wp-co ... 8x1024.jpg
Re: Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:11 am
by oljames3
Beiruty wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:07 am
Yesterday, I had a magazine failure at the Real Steal Match. The Magazine Pad came off flying and all the rounds were pushed down like a river of ...
I collected the parts, but the Magazine base pad pin is no where to be found.
Where can I find a replacement base pad pin? I prefer locally to Dallas area.
What make and model of firearm?
Re: Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:36 am
by Beiruty
Magazine is VISTA STS 40SW, pistol is SVI 2011 Infinti
Re: Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:40 am
by Beiruty
Exact magazine and pins shown in the middle
Re: Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:06 am
by puma guy
Beiruty wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:07 am
Yesterday, I had a magazine failure at the Real Steal Match. The Magazine Pad came off flying and all the rounds were pushed down like a river of ...
I collected the parts, but the Magazine base pad pin is no where to be found.
Where can I find a replacement base pad pin? I prefer locally to Dallas area.
The pin looks like
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/wp-co ... 8x1024.jpg
Beiruty, in this photo you posted is the pin at the rear on the base in a vertical position? If you disassemble the magazine perhaps you can measure the pin diameter and get a roll pin of the same size at the hardware store.
Re: Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:35 am
by Beiruty
puma guy wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:06 am
Beiruty wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:07 am
Yesterday, I had a magazine failure at the Real Steal Match. The Magazine Pad came off flying and all the rounds were pushed down like a river of ...
I collected the parts, but the Magazine base pad pin is no where to be found.
Where can I find a replacement base pad pin? I prefer locally to Dallas area.
The pin looks like
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/wp-co ... 8x1024.jpg
Beiruty, in this photo you posted is the pin at the rear on the base in a vertical position? If you disassemble the magazine perhaps you can measure the pin diameter and get a roll pin of the same size at the hardware store.
That is exactly my backup plan.
Re: Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:11 am
by WildBill
Beiruty wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:35 am
puma guy wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:06 am
Beiruty wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:07 am
Yesterday, I had a magazine failure at the Real Steal Match. The Magazine Pad came off flying and all the rounds were pushed down like a river of ...
I collected the parts, but the Magazine base pad pin is no where to be found.
Where can I find a replacement base pad pin? I prefer locally to Dallas area.
The pin looks like
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/wp-co ... 8x1024.jpg
Beiruty, in this photo you posted is the pin at the rear on the base in a vertical position? If you disassemble the magazine perhaps you can measure the pin diameter and get a roll pin of the same size at the hardware store.
That is exactly my backup plan.
This will probably become your primary plan. I really doubt you will find an OEM pin for sale.
I had a similar issue on an M&P magazine and just had to buy a new magazine.
Re: Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:30 pm
by puma guy
Beiruty wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:35 am
puma guy wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:06 am
Beiruty wrote: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:07 am
Yesterday, I had a magazine failure at the Real Steal Match. The Magazine Pad came off flying and all the rounds were pushed down like a river of ...
I collected the parts, but the Magazine base pad pin is no where to be found.
Where can I find a replacement base pad pin? I prefer locally to Dallas area.
The pin looks like
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/wp-co ... 8x1024.jpg
Beiruty, in this photo you posted is the pin at the rear on the base in a vertical position? If you disassemble the magazine perhaps you can measure the pin diameter and get a roll pin of the same size at the hardware store.
That is exactly my backup plan.
I did that for an old pump .22 rifle bolt that had no parts available. The pin looks out of place close to two solid pins, but it saved the old rifle and it shoots good as new! Good luck!
Re: Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:46 pm
by DocV
You might also be able to use a gauge pin. Amazon has individual minus (go) and plus (no go) pins available. The trick is getting one that is a good interference fit.
Re: Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:50 pm
by Beiruty
I need one 7/64", so If I start with 3/32, I can cut it to size and bevel it from both ends so it would not come out.
I asked my wife to grab one of those from Harbor Freight in Mckinney.
Re: Magazine base pad pin
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:11 pm
by Beiruty
My wife fixed it in 5 mins. I only picked the correct pin and cut it to length. She did the rest
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ihYmxvS1dPnwqsCEA
