Easy mainspring compression

shadow · 07-20-2006, 08:33 AM

Fabien,

Glad to hear that you found an easier method to install a Luger mainspring.

I fought with my first mainspring a few months ago. I made an inquiry on this website about the tool that they used at the factory. Someone posted a photo of the factory tool and I made a copy.

I started with a $4 awl from LoweÃ¢??s. I cut the tip off and ground about Ã?Â¼ inch of the taper into a diameter that fit into the guide rod hole. Then I heated and bent it.
When I tried it I could not believe how much better it worked than the method that is recommended on this website. I literally had the spring out and back in within a minute or so with little to no struggle.

Here is a picture of the tool that I made.

Chris

07-20-2006, 08:33 AM	#2
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Fabien, Glad to hear that you found an easier method to install a Luger mainspring. I fought with my first mainspring a few months ago. I made an inquiry on this website about the tool that they used at the factory. Someone posted a photo of the factory tool and I made a copy. I started with a $4 awl from LoweÃ¢??s. I cut the tip off and ground about Ã?Â¼ inch of the taper into a diameter that fit into the guide rod hole. Then I heated and bent it. When I tried it I could not believe how much better it worked than the method that is recommended on this website. I literally had the spring out and back in within a minute or so with little to no struggle. Here is a picture of the tool that I made. Chris __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. George Washington