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Should there be a return spring on an AE #3021X 9mm Luger? (Similar to a 1911).This one only protrudes when the side safety is engaged.
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Yes.
It may be in place and assembled incorrectly.
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Sir, I've had new ones of these made. PM sent TH
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Received the replacement spring yesterday and installed. Minimal fitting required. Works great.
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...Could you describe what fitting the spring required??? Maybe a pic???
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Having done that operation myself I can say that it is really a simple process...drift out the old stub of the spring, lightly needle file any burrs on the frame hole, check for fit of the new spring and lightly touch up with a file any excess difference in size between the spring base and the gun frame (it should be a reasonably tight interference fit) and tap it home. Ron
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That's about what I did. It entered the recess okay, but even though bottomed out in the slot, a bit extended over the frame. Just enough to interfere / rub/ drag on the grip safety underside. Judicious touch up with the needle file and light fine emery cloth did the trick. Good for another hundred years!
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