I would just drill a hole or two in that 'release' for 'anchoring', then "Make" an extension with JB-weld. I've done some Sav-64s in a similar manner, altho the 64 has a Much thicker release-tab. I was able to put a piece of coat-hanger into a hole, then add the JB to make it more convenient. I coulda been more 'tidy' I guess, but it's worked for about 10 years now. On one a couple years ago I didn't add the JB, just 'curled' the end back on itself but No Pics of that one. I also filed open the mag well and bottom metal to make it easier to 'hit the well'.




















































