Recoil spring question(CHEAP gun)

kirkcdl · April 28, 2005, 10:49 AM

I have a Jennings J22 that I've owned forever(first handgun),and I decided I'd like to resurrect it a bit.It seems the recoil spring is shot and I want to replace it.It appears as if I'm going to have to improvise a bit,so I need to know if anyone could tell me how to know what spring to buy?Parts are not available,at least not as a Jennings part.

I currently own 2 Para Ordnance pistols,a Steyr S40,and a Kahr K40,and I'm aware of the questionable quality of this weapon,so please no commentary.I don't plan on carrying it,just want to make it work right.It's just a nostalgia thing,I guess.Thanks...

Jim Watson · April 28, 2005, 01:19 PM

Numrich catalogs a Jennings J22 recoil spring.
http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.as...KU=450060A&MC=

Otherwise, you could measure the wire diameter, the coil diameter, the guide rod diameter, and call Wolff and see if they had anything comparable without a huge custom order price.

kirkcdl · April 28, 2005, 04:20 PM

Thanks Jim,I looked there,also Brownells.I guess I did a brain fart of some sort.Thanks again...

April 28, 2005, 10:49 AM	#1
kirkcdl Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2002 Location: Roseburg,ORYGUN Posts: 821	Recoil spring question(CHEAP gun) I have a Jennings J22 that I've owned forever(first handgun),and I decided I'd like to resurrect it a bit.It seems the recoil spring is shot and I want to replace it.It appears as if I'm going to have to improvise a bit,so I need to know if anyone could tell me how to know what spring to buy?Parts are not available,at least not as a Jennings part. I currently own 2 Para Ordnance pistols,a Steyr S40,and a Kahr K40,and I'm aware of the questionable quality of this weapon,so please no commentary.I don't plan on carrying it,just want to make it work right.It's just a nostalgia thing,I guess.Thanks...

April 28, 2005, 01:19 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,539	Numrich catalogs a Jennings J22 recoil spring. http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.as...KU=450060A&MC= Otherwise, you could measure the wire diameter, the coil diameter, the guide rod diameter, and call Wolff and see if they had anything comparable without a huge custom order price.

April 28, 2005, 04:20 PM	#3
kirkcdl Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2002 Location: Roseburg,ORYGUN Posts: 821	Thanks Jim,I looked there,also Brownells.I guess I did a brain fart of some sort.Thanks again...