USP45 Recoil Spring

Mikie · July 3, 2000, 03:05 PM

I want to replace the recoil spring of my USP45 with a high power one. Does anyone know the proper way and required tools to remove the retaining clip on the captured assembly. The clip is very small and difficult to get hold of with any needle nose pliers.

Thanks

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George Stringer · July 4, 2000, 09:54 AM

Mikie, compress the spring and then the clip should come off relatively easily. Think of pushing instead of pulling. You may need more than 2 hands to do this. I usually hold the rod in a padded vise. George

July 3, 2000, 03:05 PM	#1
Mikie Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 1998 Location: Eastern MA, USA Posts: 229	I want to replace the recoil spring of my USP45 with a high power one. Does anyone know the proper way and required tools to remove the retaining clip on the captured assembly. The clip is very small and difficult to get hold of with any needle nose pliers. Thanks ------------------

July 4, 2000, 09:54 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Mikie, compress the spring and then the clip should come off relatively easily. Think of pushing instead of pulling. You may need more than 2 hands to do this. I usually hold the rod in a padded vise. George