How long would it take

unspellable · 10-30-2003, 08:20 AM

If a spring is not compressed to the yield point (a good design avoids this) it will not weaken by being left in the compressed position. If the spring is constantly flexed it will eventually fatigue and weaken but then it is getting close to failure and should be replaced.

For a softer recoil spring, avoid cutting an original. Aside from questions of original condition, this will reduce the preload too much. For the time being, I will say the way to a soft spring is to buy a Wolff replacement and cut it if required. The Wolff spring has a free length much longer than the original, so cutting it affects the preload less. The preload has as much to do with preventing the Luger from being battered as does the full load strength.

10-30-2003, 08:20 AM	#4
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 769 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	If a spring is not compressed to the yield point (a good design avoids this) it will not weaken by being left in the compressed position. If the spring is constantly flexed it will eventually fatigue and weaken but then it is getting close to failure and should be replaced. For a softer recoil spring, avoid cutting an original. Aside from questions of original condition, this will reduce the preload too much. For the time being, I will say the way to a soft spring is to buy a Wolff replacement and cut it if required. The Wolff spring has a free length much longer than the original, so cutting it affects the preload less. The preload has as much to do with preventing the Luger from being battered as does the full load strength.