K9 recoil spring?

[Sgt 127]

I ordered a couple spare recoil springs for my K9's. Right part number ordered...right part number on the invoice. 005K9S. Right number of coils on the spring. It took everything I had to try and get it in the gun and it finally sprung and has a nice bend in it now.

There is no way this can be right...is there???? It seems a little long, like, for a T9. Its twice the length of the guide rod. New one on top, old one below.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j277/sgt127/kahrk9_zpsfcfb7b7d.jpg

[wyntrout]

The springs have the same number of coils... which is the important thing. You know that springs take a set... get shorter under compression? They are designed to work correctly after taking a set under compression.

Wolff makes Kahr springs. Here are the FAQ's:

http://www.gunsprings.com/faq#Faq8

Wynn:)

[Sgt 127]

Spring compression and set might be an issue...if I could ever get it installed. That is obviously not going to happen. It kinked in half while I was leaning into it with the muzzle on a workbench. It was still a full inch from going under the barrel notch.

Add the fact that the closed end of the spring is a loose fit on the recoil spring guide. Something doesn't feel right.

[b4uqzme]

Sorry. Before the kink it was right. Been there done that. Use a chopstick or something to help you keep the spring straight as you compress. The new spring made a noticeable reduction to recoil from my k40.

[jocko]

not a thig wrong with te new spring, ur just not getting it i correctly, Might be alittle trying todo the first time but onceit, it will take a set and it will be alot easier the next time. U have the correct new spring.

[SGT5711]

Your new spring appears to be the same size as the spring in my new K9. It is a little difficult to get in, but I agree you have the correct spring.

[Sgt 127]

Well. It's in. Needed a wooden hammer handle to push.

I've got two K9's a K40 a PM9 and had MK9. Never seen one this hard to get in.