S&W 1911Sc magazine release problem

[sleeplessknight]

So the last time I took my new S&W 1911Sc to the range, after about 100 rounds or so my magazine fell completely out (not a kb) and it sent the magazine release pin flying (parts 19-21 on this diagram: http://gunbuilders.info/index.php?page=diagram). I'm pretty sure I got all the pieces picked up off the floor, but after poking at it for a few minutes I can't get it to stay back together. Has anyone else had this happen to them before, or does anyone have any tips on reassembling this? This is the second problem I had with this gun, the first time I had to send it back to S&W because of a thumb-safety issue and it took them two weeks to get it back to me.

I'd like to fix this myself if at all possible so I don't have to be without my 1911 for weeks on end. I've got some pictures here:
http://www.fuzzy-logic.org/img/1911-broken1.jpg
http://www.fuzzy-logic.org/img/1911-broken2.jpg
Any thoughts?
--Lee

 

[lsbbigdog]

I have the same exact gun. No problem with mine.Does the mag catch lock have the little nub on it? It looks like it broke off. I might have some extra mag catch parts from my 1911 build. If not The shooterbox in Malden should have one . Let me know if you need help putting it back together.

 

[sleeplessknight]

No, I definitely do not have a little nub on my mag catch! I checked out this video, and I see what you're talking about (start viewing from 0:20 to 0:30), the side of my mag catch is completely smooth.

www.gunbuilders.info/uploads/videos/assembly_hi_res.avi

Thanks for the tip!
--Lee