Nukesm
01-01-2021, 09:46 PM
Question for those more knowledgeable than I...so probably all of you since I just picked up my first Desert Eagle.
Recently picked up a DE44L5IMB for a good price. It had been neglected. So, I disassembled, cleaned, and installed a new Magnum Research spring kit since it would not go to battery by itself and I have no idea of round count.
Following reassembly I quickly realized that the slide would not move back far enough to chamber a round. I noticed the new recoil springs were longer than the old recoil springs.
Question is, did I use the incorrect spring kit? The one I used is the DEP211BL for 41/44 DEP. I cannot seem to find a different kit.
https://shopkahrfirearmsgroup.com/gun-maintenance/magnum-research-9-44-spring-tune-up-kit-dep211bl.asp
Probably a rookie mistake, but what am I missing here?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Recently picked up a DE44L5IMB for a good price. It had been neglected. So, I disassembled, cleaned, and installed a new Magnum Research spring kit since it would not go to battery by itself and I have no idea of round count.
Following reassembly I quickly realized that the slide would not move back far enough to chamber a round. I noticed the new recoil springs were longer than the old recoil springs.
Question is, did I use the incorrect spring kit? The one I used is the DEP211BL for 41/44 DEP. I cannot seem to find a different kit.
https://shopkahrfirearmsgroup.com/gun-maintenance/magnum-research-9-44-spring-tune-up-kit-dep211bl.asp
Probably a rookie mistake, but what am I missing here?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.