[Daedalus]

P938 recoil spring giving you some hassle going back in the gun? I have read of quite a few ingenious aids being used to direct the spring in place.

We had take-out Chinese food the other night and guess what I discovered? The thick end of the chopstick is the perfect size to run in through the muzzle and guide the spring home. And... the price is right.

Of course, your chopstick may vary

 

[olbriar]

I will be gathering up a chopstick or two for my cleaning kit. Thanks

 

[Mills]

 

[coyotetrapper]

Used one today. Took less then 20 sec to put the spring back on and in place.

 

[Savage1]

I have a few in my cleaning kit for my P238. I left the one side flush for installing the recoil spring back in, and I trimmed the other end to remove to guide and spring.

 

[Big Cape]

I'm going to try that on my new Kahr. Great idea. Thanks for the tip.

 

[code_blue]

Could someone show me a photo of what the issue is? I don't think I've ever had an issue with assembling a P238 or P938 or even Kahr.

 

[Daedalus]

Glad it worked out for you guys. Ahh-so (-;

 

[prairieviper]

I just use my cleaning rod.

 

[OutLore]

Could someone show me a photo of what the issue is? I don't think I've ever had an issue with assembling a P238 or P938 or even Kahr.

I'm confused on this too... lol

 

[coyotetrapper]

I'm confused on this too... lol

The recoil spring when you put the gun back together. You put the long spring on the guide rod. Then you need to compress the spring without it bending. The spring can be like a slinky if it's not lined up correctly . Especially on new guns or new springs as they are the longest. With the dowel type stick you align the spring push and it pops into place. I can do it without but it does make you at times. So to make it easy and less stressful we use the stick, dowel etc..

 

[NHTerryP]

I use a small dowel I cut to size. Works fine.

 

[jorkvilleyoe]

ty

I don't believe this has ever been a problem for me but none the less ty for the tip.

 

[christak]

I don't believe this has ever been a problem for me but none the less ty for the tip.

If you have a 938, I'm surprised the often-difficult recoil spring reinstallation hasn't crossed your mind...

 

[Stupidface]

If you have a 938, I'm surprised the often-difficult recoil spring reinstallation hasn't crossed your mind...

I sure had the issue. That sucker shot out across the room. Lost it. Had to buy a new one and I found the other one a few weeks later under my dog's dog bed when vacuuming. It's nice to have a spare! This chopstick idea will come in handy.

 

[code_blue]

Oh, because it's not a captive RSA?

 

[OutLore]

The recoil spring when you put the gun back together. You put the long spring on the guide rod. Then you need to compress the spring without it bending. The spring can be like a slinky if it's not lined up correctly . Especially on new guns or new springs as they are the longest. With the dowel type stick you align the spring push and it pops into place. I can do it without but it does make you at times. So to make it easy and less stressful we use the stick, dowel etc..

I guess the 238 and 938 are different. Can't say I've ever had a 938 stripped, but I have never had an issue with the 238... Of course, now I've said that - next time I strip it, it's going to cause problems lol

 

[chas310]

Winner winner chicken dinner. I have them for awhile now. Make great pistol revolver cleaning rods too!


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