rohrbaugh listens- New Springs

[JP]

I haven't been paying too much attention lately,,, so sorry if there is a more recent thread to report range findings regarding the new magazine springs. I ordered two springs a couple of months ago based on positive experiences by some at this forum. Previously I experienced failure to eject problems approximately 5 - 10 % of the time, it didn't seem to matter which of my 4 magazines were used. After installing the new springs I've had 100% reliability from the two updated magazines. Each one has now been loaded up 12 times each with handloaded 124 gr Gold Dots which approximate the velocity of purchased ammo. I'm satisfied that this now solves my problems, especially because after disassembly I found that my recoil spring was quite a bit shorter than the new one I was about to replace it with.
It's now time to order new springs for the other two mags and more recoil springs. I think the 100 round replacement of the recoil spring should now be addressed. I still believe this is one heck of a partner for daily carry, but having the additional confidence of the recoil spring having a longer life would add to the warm fuzzy.
 

[S.F._Phantom]

Well guys, I have been doing some research on our spring issue and Marc at ISMI is willing to put a spring package together and use Chrome Silicon steel.  In the past, I have used this material if different weapons with great sucess.  I spoke to him again this morning and he would like to hear from other Pup owners as to their interest in a spring kit update.  He believes that we would be able get 5-10 thousand rounds out of his springs using Chrome Silicon. Let's see, replacing our spring every 100 rounds vs 5,000 rounds....hmm.  Need I say more?

For additioinal info e-mail ISMI at: sale@ismi-gunsprings.com

Our Pups have been compared to thorougbred race horses.  I'm not going to feed my horse rice, I going to put Chrome Silicon oats in his belly instead...

Hope this helps.

[S.F._Phantom]

For additional info on material issues, this is a must read.

http://www.davidtubb.com/tcom_images/speedlock/cs_springs.pdf

[theirishguard]

what is the cost?    Tom

[tracker]

Tom,
I have used Marc's springs on 1911s, Glocks, and p7-M8s.
The cost is very reasonable for what it buys you in long-
gevity. I don't think I paid more than $10 for any spring
of Marc's. The suggestion to make them for the pup would
seem to be a no-brainer; Marc has to hear from a minimum
no. of interested owners to make it worth his while.

[Reinz]

Howdy -  count me in for 4 springs to start with.

Reinz

[Hk-Itch]

I'd grab two of 'em.

[RA_Bakken]

Sent an email to the company tellin' them I'm in!  Hope to hear back soon.

[mshechte]

I'll give 'em a try too!
Mark

[jarcher]

Did anything ever come of this?

[John]

Karl, stated that he looked into these and various other springs and the chrome silicon springs wasn't right for these guns. Right now the springs being used are the top of the line for these guns.

[rlevinemd]

Just as an FYI. I had a rough beginning with my little guy as well. When I first got it it failed to cycle after just 2 rounds through it. These little guns are not glocks that eat any ammo. They are as fussy as Lamborgini's. When operating perfectly they are the best. When they go bad, it's really tough to fix. Carl fixed mine perfectly. It has never failed as long as I feed it the correct ammo. These weapons are very ammo sensitive.