Springs and Springs...recoil that is

[imthduke]

Thought there might be some interest in seeing an old R9 recoil spring compared to the new one that I was sent. Old one is on top and much shorter but not, I don't believe due to compression. I have less than 200 rds.

Did the recoil spring change from the earlier models? Mine is a Deerpark. In fact this spring is so strong I have trouble racking the slide due to the Robar NP3 finish on the gun. That finish is slick.

[Brenden]

Yes,the older springs were open at one end and have to be orientated correctly when installing.

I normally change the spring about 250 rounds or so-originally it was stated to change at 500..

Either way,I have not had a problem with my carry pup,and I still use the "old style" spring..

Thanks for the pic,we all like to see them!!

[imthduke]

I was having no problems with the old style spring, but just though I would get a couple to keep on hand when I was ready to change. Did not know they had changed the length and style of the spring....this one you can't get it on wrong...that's a plus.

[Richard S]

I stockpiled so many original springs six years ago that I'm still using one. When I run through the supply and change over to the new springs, I plan to replace the magazine springs as well, since those have also been changed since this all started.  

[tracker]

The new magazine springs have made a difference.