take down spring

Vlim · 01-19-2006, 08:55 AM

Hi,

The takedown spring is an L-shaped spring with the shorter part of the L sticking vertically into the bottom of the frame. The Longer part of the L rests flat in a small groove underneath the takedown lever in the lever hole.

You certainly need one. If you fire a pistol without a takedown spring, the lever will most likely go into the dismantle position upon recoil. This will lead to the interesting experience of your pistol fieldstripping itself during operation.

01-19-2006, 08:55 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, The takedown spring is an L-shaped spring with the shorter part of the L sticking vertically into the bottom of the frame. The Longer part of the L rests flat in a small groove underneath the takedown lever in the lever hole. You certainly need one. If you fire a pistol without a takedown spring, the lever will most likely go into the dismantle position upon recoil. This will lead to the interesting experience of your pistol fieldstripping itself during operation.