Recoil Spring Direction on Kahr CW9

[mudslinger79]

I am new to the Kahr pistols. I have a CW9 that I absolutely LOVE!!! I do have a question though, Which way does the recoil spring have to go back onto the guide rod? I noticed that there is a flat base on one end of the spring and the other end isn't compressed, its just open. Does it matter which way it goes back together?

[gb6491]

Open end (the one that isn't "compressed") towards the muzzle; it does matter.
Regards,
Greg

[mudslinger79]

Thank you!!!!! I was thinking it would matter, that's why I asked. Better safe then sorry.