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Administration => Forum News and Feedback => Topic started by: Hank 3 on July 18, 2014, 03:09:46 PM
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How many rounds can be fired through the r380 pistol before replacing the outer recoil spring with a new one ? Thanks, Hank
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I have never heard a number assigned to the .380 spring; only that it should last longer than the R9 recoil spring.
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Yes, but how much longer will it last compared to the r9, which is about 200 rounds ? Hank
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I have never heard nor have I seen a specific quantification of the recommended replacement point on the .380. Maybe Duane could inquire within his contacts.
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tracker is giving good advice, but the 380 operates at half the chamber pressure of the 9mm and the case is a slightly smaller in diameter. From an Engineering perspective I can see no reason that the springs should not last well over 1000 rounds and probably over 2000 rounds.
Duane should ask Eric for his opinion though.
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I just bought a r380 with 2 extra springs , Thanks,, Hank
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I just bought a r380 with 2 extra springs , Thanks,, Hank
Good luck with your purchase. Three springs should last the life of the pistol.
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Eric is not certain. He has never seen the recoil spring on the .380 wear out. It would certainly seem to be good for 400-500 rounds, and maybe more. The stress on the spring is not even close to that of the 9mm.
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Thanks for the information on the spring life DDGator! I only have one left so my 380 is taking a well deserved rest in the safe until I can procure more (although I am going to shoot it at 25 yards next time I go to the range because of a post here that has sparked my curiously!