So I have a M&P9 and I've put nearly 10K through it now and I am wondering at what point do you guys normally recommend changing out springs, I've had couple FTF's from the slide locking back on a half full mag (could be unrelated) but more notably is I notice the brass doesn't seem to be getting ejected nearly as far as it did before.
When to change springs?
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Slide locking back on half full mag is more than likely your thumb not springs.
Ejecting differently is more apt to be your extractor or ejector than recoil spring.
If in doubt just buy the new spring (you can get a whole set for $32 USD) and replace them BEFORE something breaks.
Ejecting differently is more apt to be your extractor or ejector than recoil spring.
If in doubt just buy the new spring (you can get a whole set for $32 USD) and replace them BEFORE something breaks.
Not over cautious as all, I had a frame rail failure on a Glock that started out as a worn out recoil spring. A $20 spring would’ve saved me 6 months of downtime, it was covered by warranty but I wasn’t expecting it to be. Only reason it took 6 months was an RCMP error trying to say the new frame was prohib lol. I’d change it at 5k or earlier from now on, YMMV.
Absolutely! Springs wear. You don't need to wait until you break a gun to start replacing them. Even at load your own prices, when you've put $1000 worth of ammo through a $1000 or less gun, sprinkling a few new spare parts on the old girl is like tipping your favourite waitress.
Annually? Springs don’t expire, or are you using organic parts? Lol
No I'm using a preventative maintenance routine that requires little thought. If you can't remember how many rounds have been through the gun it's just as easy to replace the springs annually like the batteries in your smoke detector. Springs are cheap to replace and the assurance your spring isn't worn is worth the low cost.
Smoke detectors are wired in now and on the backup power.
But I suppose if you shoot so much you can’t recall how much you shoot then yes have a changeout schedule by date. But if you’re going 5000 rounds or a year (whichever is first) then why not just every 5000, since you’re keeping track in that scenario. It’s like an oil change, 5000km or at 6 months, whichever is first. Doesn’t make sense, especially in that example as your car keeps track of the kilometres.
I’m not being argumentative, I just don’t get that argument where you use two different variables to dictate maintenance. I was a mechanic, mentioning that so you understand my issue with this thinking.
I'm suggesting for those who don't care to round count their guns that every year is generally a safe bet as well. Pick the method that works. Manufacturers usually recommend 5k or so. I'm saying follow their advice or annually.
Ah yes, or, or would work.
