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Posted: 3/25/2015 8:43:26 PM EDT
So, I wasn't sure how many rounds have gone through my P229 since I am the second owner. I figured it would be a good idea to replace the recoil spring. I'm sure glad I did. Here are pictures of the original spring verses the Sig factory replacement (white end).
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Posted: 3/26/2015 4:34:33 PM EDT
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Have you put the new white one in your 229 for a day yet?
It will shrink some after you lock the slide back and leave it like that for an hour. |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 9:34:39 PM EDT
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Yep. It's been in for a day now. Hoping to break it in at the range this weekend.
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Posted: 3/26/2015 10:35:18 PM EDT
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That's what, 3/16" compression?
Does SIG have a spec for spring length? |
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Posted: 3/26/2015 10:42:06 PM EDT
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It's hard to tell from the picture but it was .25". There was a noticeable difference in locking the slide back.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 9:41:23 PM EDT
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If there are no broken strands the original spring is still good.
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Posted: 3/28/2015 10:19:08 AM EDT
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That didn't need replaced at all. I've got a 226 9mm with almost 5500 rds before I replaced it and it wasn't malfunctioning. the difference in the springs was almost an inch
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Posted: 3/28/2015 12:17:03 PM EDT
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it just has a smoother cycle. a new spring it tight and needs to get broken it
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Posted: 3/28/2015 7:43:16 PM EDT
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Although the original spring looks just fine, and springs will take a set and stop, you absolutely have the right idea. You don't know what happened before it made it to your hands, so before carrying it, I would replace all springs (except mainspring, but go ahead if you like). Be sure to test fire for reliability afterwards.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 8:30:18 PM EDT
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For $7.50 I figured it was cheap insurance.
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