help, switcing mag release

[smokin smokey]

I've got my beretta96dD all apart, I'm trying to switch the mag release from the left side of the gun over to the right. The trouble is I cant figure out whats holding the mechanism into the frame. Is this something that has to go to the gunsmith, or can me and my mastercraft tool set accomplish this?
HELP
HELP
HELP

Wow, that was pretty intense, considering when I finally did get it apart the mag release fell apart, 2 clips and 1 spring, anyways I learned something today, patience is a virtue. Also saved my self some bread, and no ATT required, all in all a pretty good day!

 

[azn_hitman]

first of all, YOU DONT NEED ANY TOOLS!! dont risk scratching ur finish with tools, i did it with my bare hands

its really simple, the mag release is held in by a springloaded little swtich thing. you sorta have to "rock" it in.

u have to put the mag release in first, then look at it from the mag housing, lean the button side of the release down and pivot the butt end up. put the button end in the catch first, put some force on it to compress the spring. then with the spring compressed slam down the butt side.

hope this helps.

 

[azn_hitman]

i guess picture is worth 1000000 words

here

http://www.berettaforum.net/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=12;t=000777

 

[Speckfire]

Anything you needed to know on the dissaembly of the Beretta 92/96 series pistol is here with detailed video. I love this site. Should be a sticky

http://www.beretta92fs.com/

 

[alexlacelle]

That is the tutorial I used to switch mine over. Very easy to do

 

[TexasGuy]

Anything you needed to know on the dissaembly of the Beretta 92/96 series pistol is here with detailed video. I love this site. Should be a sticky

http://www.beretta92fs.com/

Thanks. I'd love to see it as a sticky.

- The guy with a terrible accent.

 

[Slavex]

hey there stranger! welcome to our humble abode, and you don't have a terrible accent. I think it sounds cool.

 

[Six Star]

Thanks. I'd love to see it as a sticky.

- The guy with a terrible accent.

Welcome to the CGN Forum! I just ordered your DVD last week.
Nicest bit of work on assembly/disassembly I've ever seen on ANY product.

 

[Speckfire]

Thanks. I'd love to see it as a sticky.

- The guy with a terrible accent.

Welcome to the Forum TexasGuy. Good thing I made a small donation to the site Now I'm ordering the CD for sure.

PS: I have an accent too

 

[smokin smokey]

mag. release

Thanks to all you guys for sharing your know-how, it really came in "handy" Also would like to welcome the Texas guy on board!