1900 Mainspring

John Sabato · 05-16-2008, 10:28 AM

Thanks Ron... Did you get my PM on this issue?

Now a question regarding the spring tension. I would imagine that the "pull" that this spring should have would be roughly equivilent to the same pull created by a coil spring Luger when compressed to the same length that it takes when the toggle is in the rearmost position.

In order to get a quote on fabrication of these springs, I guess we would need to simulate the compression using a fishing scale or trigger pull scale... this would be easiest using the coil spring setup from a .30 caliber luger... which I don't own.

Anyone out there equipped with an appropriate scale and a .30 caliber Luger who could determine this pull weight strength? I have found a company who will create a small quantity of prototype springs... to get a quote, they need dimensions, and specs. I believe that the photos taken by Ron Wood, (along with the width and thickness dimensions) combined with the estimate "pull" requirements may be enough for them to quote the manufacture of these springs...

Any help would be appreciated... I am sure that in the near future, there will be a demand for these springs as the pistols that use them age.

05-16-2008, 10:28 AM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Thanks Ron... Did you get my PM on this issue? Now a question regarding the spring tension. I would imagine that the "pull" that this spring should have would be roughly equivilent to the same pull created by a coil spring Luger when compressed to the same length that it takes when the toggle is in the rearmost position. In order to get a quote on fabrication of these springs, I guess we would need to simulate the compression using a fishing scale or trigger pull scale... this would be easiest using the coil spring setup from a .30 caliber luger... which I don't own. Anyone out there equipped with an appropriate scale and a .30 caliber Luger who could determine this pull weight strength? I have found a company who will create a small quantity of prototype springs... to get a quote, they need dimensions, and specs. I believe that the photos taken by Ron Wood, (along with the width and thickness dimensions) combined with the estimate "pull" requirements may be enough for them to quote the manufacture of these springs... Any help would be appreciated... I am sure that in the near future, there will be a demand for these springs as the pistols that use them age. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*