Need help. I was trying to see how many rounds I could stuff in a RIA mag with a ParaOrdnance base pad and trimmed follower. In doing so, the follower got stuck in the bottom of the mag. the spring is compressed solid, so I can’t get the basepad off. I’ve tried banging it on the workbench, and hooking a dental pick under the follower to try to pull it up...no luck.
Anyone have any suggestions, preferably without destroying anything?
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