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I have a 229/.40 that I probably have 2500-3000 rounds through. It was a CPO gun when I bought it, so I assume the recoil spring was new at that time. I have heard that 5k rounds is a good replacement time for springs. Is there any way to "test" a recoil spring to see if it is still operating to spec? I understand that they aren't particularly expensive, but I don't want to be wasteful either. Thanks for any insight. A "We may consent to be governed, but we will not be ruled." - Kevin D. Williamson, 2012 "All the citizens of this land are of right freemen; they owe no allegiance to any class and should recognize no task-masters. Under the chart of their liberties, under the law of high heaven, they are free and without shackles on their limbs nor mortgages upon the fruits of their brain or muscles; they bow down before no prince, potentate, or sovereign, nor kiss the royal robes of any crowned head; they render homage only to their God and should pay tribute only to their Government. Such at least is the spirit of our institutions, the character of our written national compact." Charles Triplett O’Ferrall of Virginia - In Congress, May 1, 1888 | ||
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Most SIG springs I would just compare to a new one. If it’s much shorter than new, I’d toss it. | |||
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5K is the number of rounds specified in the armorer's course. CMSGT USAF (Retired) Chief of Police (Retired) Florida Class K Licensed Instructor NRA Certified LE Handgun/Shotgun/Rifle Instructor SIG and Glock and Springfield 1911 Armorer | |||
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Thanks Jerry. That's a useful and practical way to look at it. I've got a new one I can check it against. "We may consent to be governed, but we will not be ruled." - Kevin D. Williamson, 2012 "All the citizens of this land are of right freemen; they owe no allegiance to any class and should recognize no task-masters. Under the chart of their liberties, under the law of high heaven, they are free and without shackles on their limbs nor mortgages upon the fruits of their brain or muscles; they bow down before no prince, potentate, or sovereign, nor kiss the royal robes of any crowned head; they render homage only to their God and should pay tribute only to their Government. Such at least is the spirit of our institutions, the character of our written national compact." Charles Triplett O’Ferrall of Virginia - In Congress, May 1, 1888 | |||
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It is amazing at how much it can compress with just a thousand rounds through it. I always get a few of them when I order and keep them hanging around. Like others have said, it is cheap insurance. | |||
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