Weld or braze mag handle

[FreddyC]

There has been a small crack starting in my magazine follower tab/handle. It final gave and broke. My buddy with a small stick welder told me that the steel is so old and soft that the welder would blow holes in it and further damage it. Any suggestions on a repair methods would be appreciated. Also this is my first post, and hello to all you Spencer heads!  Click below to see the broken part


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[Billy Bristol]

stick welding would definitely burn thru.
If there is a small welding shop nearby I would have it Tig welded. A good tig welder will weld that up with no problem.
Then it would be all steel with no brass colored braze.  It could also be blued after welding.

[Arizona Trooper]

That old steel gas welds beautifully, just use a small enough tip. I wouldn't braze it. S&S, Lodgewood or Ed Kniesly will have a replacement. They aren't too expensive. 

[Shenandoah]

Plus 2 on the TIG weld.

[Forty Rod]

I'd look for a replacement before I'd try to fix that one.

[Shenandoah]

An experienced TIG welder could fix it for $20. you would have to clean it up and surface treat if desired. How much is a replacement?

[G.W. Strong]

Find a TIG welder if you cant find a replacement.