Lever-Action style magazine release for Ruger 10/22 or Charger

This is an extended magazine release for the Ruger 10/22 or Charger. Functionally, it just acts as the magazine release. Stylistically, it makes your Ruger look like a lever action. A 10/22 will look similar to a 96/22 and a charger could look like an Axe or Mare's Leg. Remove the cross-pin for your existing magazine release. Remove the magazine release trigger. Remove the spring-loaded plunger that pushes against the magazine. Test fit the pin in the hole of the lever-action magazine release. If it doesn't fit, drill out the hole with a 1/8" bit. Test fit the end of the new release into slot in the spring-loaded plunger. If it doesn't fit, lightly sand the surface until it does. After test-fitting the parts, insert the plunger, and push it in a bit. Insert the lever-action release so the end of it goes into the slot in the plunger and the pin hole lines up. Insert the pin. Your Ruger now looks like a lever-action! Swing out the lever to drop your magazine! I also included the STL files for if you want to make a complete project that looks like mine for a Ruger 22 Charger receiver. 3D files include the barrel band and front sight to brass tube connector, a cap for the tube, and a part that screws to the stock that the back of the brass tube extends to. For the front site, insert a short piece of 1/8" brass rod into the small hole on top for a "brass bead" sight. Make sure the inside end of the rod doesn't push down past the 3D print, so it doesn't scratch your barrel! I also included a .DXF file for anyone who simply wants a 2D version. This is useful for waterjet cutting from 1/2" aluminum plate.