Oh my f-ing jesus.
You sir, have just fixed my gun!
I can't believe I didn't see it before, I feel so retarded. The diagram doesn't necessarily show how to put the spring in...and...I guess I got it wrong.
I tried it your way and it worked, it was harder to put (naturally since its a 150% spring) back into place but it works.
I just tested it, and my gas magazine that i've had gased for a week now shot off a shot beautifully. Slide catch activated and everything.
I'm so f-ing happy you have no idea man, you made my night and then some! I thought i just bought a gun and broke it, and was going to have to spend cash on repairing it....
Thank you so much for the advice, I can't thank you enough for putting me back into perspective!
+ 1,000,000 internet points to you.
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