Ruger .44 MAG Carbine - Tube Magazine Help

[maple leaf]

I have a Ruger .44 magnum carbine that I would like to replace the tube magazine spring in. I am wondering if anyone can offer advice on removal of the end plug of the mag tube to replace the spring? It doesn't screw off. It appears to maybe be crimped/swaged into the end of the mag tube. Is there anyone who can offer helpful suggestions on this?

I greatly appreciate any help.
Cheers

 

[j_06]

Probably have to knock that roll pin out with a punch. Set it over something (scrap of 2x4)with a hole to allow the pin to come out.

 

[maple leaf]

Probably have to knock that roll pin out with a punch. Set it over something (scrap of 2x4)with a hole to allow the pin to come out.

I thought those were roll pins and already tried to punch them out with no luck

 

[j_06]

100% It's a roll pin, dad always said if you gonna it like a girl, hit like a big girl They can really tight and the tube should be completely secured, You gave the pin a place to go?

 

[maple leaf]

100% It's a roll pin, dad always said if you gonna it like a girl, hit like a big girl They can really tight and the tube should be completely secured, You gave the pin a place to go?

I'll secure it in a vice and whack it like a big girl next time

 

[tiriaq]

Be careful with the vise. It is a tube - you don't want to damage it.

 

[Jabotinsky]

I'll secure it in a vice and whack it like a big girl next time

If it does not budge try drilling it out. It might be hardened so you will need some good drill bits.

 

[hammering hank]

No don't drill it, no reason it shouldnt drift out with a punch possibly after a we bit of penatrating oil.

 

[buzzmagoo]

There are special punches for roll pins . You can use an allen key for punch held with locking plyers. Just be shure both ends are squared and are flat hitting straight down . I have also used links from machinery chains as starting drifts ( the male links ) . To hold your tubing you could use hard wood blocks by drilled out a groove . You may have to work it back and forth a little at a time to get it started . Best of luck !

 

[Markus]

What I would do in this situation is hit it some more to try to drive it out. Then watch a bunch of YouTube looking for answers. Then I'd probably hit it really hard. Then try to find the pieces on the garage floor to no avail. Then I would order new parts from numrich and call it a success!

 

[gunrunner100]

Make yourself a starter punch, one with a tip that will fit inside the hole with the shoulder flat to engage the face of the pin. Once it's started, use a regular drift punch. Use a grooved block with a hole below the pin. Easy peasy!

 

[snooker]

Squirt some penetrating oil on it 5 or 6 times over a 24 hour period ; then follow all the above remedies.

 

[Jabotinsky]

No don't drill it, no reason it shouldnt drift out with a punch possibly after a we bit of penatrating oil.

Drilling is a last resort but can be used if the roll pin won't budge. I would be worried about deformation of the pin or tube should to much force be exerted.

 

[kamlooky]

Gently heat the end plug.
That's where it's stuck.
Then spray some lube on the outside of the exterior roll pin where the gaps are.
Hopefully the lube will get pulled into the pin bore of the plug.

Then girlie smack the pizz owt-oh it.................