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joeb
06-02-2020, 04:18 PM
I prefer both ends to be captive for easier installation. I've had other handguns with the set up like P380 and never had a an issue but for some reason, I'm having difficulty with installing it. I can't get the rod to get past the springs into the hole. After awhile I do get it in correctly but it takes a lot of tries.
What am I doing wrong?

BTW, only two malfunctions in just over 100 rounds. Probably do to getting used to the long trigger pull and odd trigger feel first shot.
DJK11
06-02-2020, 04:54 PM
May be the striker. For the malfunctions.
joeb
06-02-2020, 05:30 PM
May be the striker. For the malfunctions.
Newer new build P380 or not,I'm going with the Lakeline. Ordering now.
DJK11
06-02-2020, 05:51 PM
Read up on disassembly. Could save one from a sleepless nite.
joeb
06-02-2020, 06:00 PM
Will do, thanks.
topgun1953
06-02-2020, 06:19 PM
May be the striker. For the malfunctions.

hahaha... my sarcasm meter just went off.
topgun1953
06-02-2020, 06:23 PM
Joeb, for the springs. It gets easier with practice and also as the springs get 'tired'. Be sure to align the two loose spring ends toward the top of the slide. In other words they should be at 6 o'clock as you try to get the rod in. This seems to make it easier to do. It can still require some fanangling but you'll get it!
joeb
06-02-2020, 06:56 PM
Joeb, for the springs. It gets easier with practice and also as the springs get 'tired'. Be sure to align the two loose spring ends toward the top of the slide. In other words they should be at 6 o'clock as you try to get the rod in. This seems to make it easier to do. It can still require some fanangling but you'll get it!

Thanks again!
I'll try it.
Bawanna
06-02-2020, 07:08 PM
If I recall correctly somebody here used a dowel about the size of the recoil spring rod and inserted that through the front of the slide to keep the spring aligned. I know they can be a wrestling match sometimes.
DJK11
06-02-2020, 07:27 PM
Actually the cut end of the springs should be at 180 degrees .

Sarcasm ?
JR956678
06-09-2020, 10:37 AM
If I recall correctly somebody here used a dowel about the size of the recoil spring rod and inserted that through the front of the slide to keep the spring aligned. I know they can be a wrestling match sometimes.

It wasn't me who posted that, but I will say that I came up with the very same approach it it makes a tedious and frustrating job almost painless. Almost anyway ...
joeb
08-02-2020, 11:12 AM
Months later and still a wrestling match for me. lol
Alfonse
08-02-2020, 09:41 PM
If I recall correctly somebody here used a dowel about the size of the recoil spring rod and inserted that through the front of the slide to keep the spring aligned. I know they can be a wrestling match sometimes.

I just use a Phillips head screwdriver that will fit inside the springs. With that, it is easy.
SlowBurn
08-04-2020, 06:39 AM
FWIW when the springs are new I set the flat end of the rod on a a table top or bookshelf to push it through the springs into the hole. Works for me anyway.
HeartachesNhangovers
09-14-2020, 10:49 PM
FWIW when the springs are new I set the flat end of the rod on a a table top or bookshelf to push it through the springs into the hole. Works for me anyway.

This is my method, too. This way you can use your weight to compress the springs while you try to get the guide rod through the front hole, instead of just hand strength.