Hi folks. I bought a new CW40 a few days ago. I have read a few dozen threads here and appreciate your collective wisdom.

I have a newbie question. I have broken down and reassembled the CW40 a couple of times, and I had a very tough time compressing the recoil spring enough to get the guide rod and spring back in place. This may just be due to a combination of unfamiliarity and weak hands. Does anyone have any tips to offer?

Thanks,
Tim