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July 21, 2005, 11:32 PM
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Join Date: May 26, 2004
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Rookie question
When i change springs on my 45 do I thow them the old ones away or do I try and re-stretch them back---is that even possible or worth it?
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July 21, 2005, 11:53 PM
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Join Date: December 2, 2001
Location: Yarnell,Arizona
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Rookie question
 Sure you can stretch them back, problem is they will be better for less than a magazine full. If they are tired, chuck em, don't end up like the rest of us, with a drawer full of junk springs.  HTH
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July 22, 2005, 01:01 AM
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Join Date: May 4, 2001
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Actually, stretching springs ruins them.
Apparently it damages the structure of the steel, and the spring collapses quickly after that. |
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July 22, 2005, 01:36 PM
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Join Date: December 5, 2004
Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area.
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springs
Dear Shooter:
No! Don't stretch a spring! (although I've tried it)  Harry B. |
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July 22, 2005, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: May 26, 2004
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Thank you
I thought as much but wasn't sure--thank you.
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