Hi Miles, I think you are wise to not try to much if you are not familiar with the task or the trouble!
I do know that at the end of the day, a gun that is correctly tuned shouldn't beat it's self like a midget with a hammer? ...
...And, that springs don't get stronger!
... (probably why contact is happening now? Spring has taken a light set?) If you do decide, at sometime in the future, to address the spring, start with a spring too strong and go from there?... (won't lock open, etc.).... best of luck on the task, and I know that Art was probably very close at the outset and perhaps a small adjustment will make a world of difference... best to all, til...lat'r....GT
