PM 9 Recoil spring failure

[TRDutch]

Took down the pistol to clean and when I removed the recoil spring it came apart into separate springs
In other words the thin inner spring separated from the metal guide
the inner rod had 3-4 threads,did I lose a retaining nut,or do I need to just order a whole new spring from
Kahr

[OvalNut]

Took down the pistol to clean and when I removed the recoil spring it came apart into separate springs
In other words the thin inner spring separated from the metal guide
the inner rod had 3-4 threads,did I lose a retaining nut,or do I need to just order a whole new spring from
Kahr


Yes, you lost the retaining nut. Mine did the same thing after a couple thousand rounds. Order a new spring assembly from Kahr, clean/lube it and drop it right in. You'll be good to go.


Tim

[gb6491]

In a pinch you can make a replacement nut: http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?3934-Make-your-own-guide-rod-nut-for-the-recoil-spring-assembly
Regards,
Grerg

[kenemoore]

Just make sure you buy the correct one, old vs new style. Not sure which one you need.

[TRDutch]

Thanks for the replies,
I called Kahr and they are sending me a new spring assembly free of charge
I have my CW45 (house gun) as a backup.
Im not looking forward to breaking in a new spring
This pistol was 100% reliable and I hope Im not going to start having issues
I guess I could reuse the broken in main outer spring but I don't know if that's the best way to go
Ill see how the new assembly works

[Bawanna]

You shouldn't have any issues. The gun is now broken in. Many only replace the outer spring when they feel the need for a new recoil spring. Hang onto the old one for a spare. Doubt you'll ever need it but never hurts to have one handy.