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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: imthduke on July 02, 2010, 06:16:22 PM

Title: Springs and Springs...recoil that is
Post by: imthduke on July 02, 2010, 06:16:22 PM
Thought there might be some interest in seeing an old R9 recoil spring compared to the new one that I was sent. Old one is on top and much shorter but not, I don't believe due to compression. I have less than 200 rds.

Did the recoil spring change from the earlier models? Mine is a Deerpark. In fact this spring is so strong I have trouble racking the slide due to the Robar NP3 finish on the gun. That finish is slick.

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/imthduke/GUNS/r9springs.jpg)
Title: Re: Springs and Springs...recoil that is
Post by: Brenden on July 02, 2010, 07:58:35 PM
Yes,the older springs were open at one end and have to be orientated correctly when installing.

I normally change the spring about 250 rounds or so-originally it was stated to change at 500..

Either way,I have not had a problem with my carry pup,and I still use the "old style" spring..

Thanks for the pic,we all like to see them!!
Title: Re: Springs and Springs...recoil that is
Post by: imthduke on July 02, 2010, 08:11:30 PM
I was having no problems with the old style spring, but just though I would get a couple to keep on hand when I was ready to change. Did not know they had changed the length and style of the spring....this one you can't get it on wrong...that's a plus.
Title: Re: Springs and Springs...recoil that is
Post by: Richard S on July 02, 2010, 09:49:16 PM
I stockpiled so many original springs six years ago that I'm still using one. When I run through the supply and change over to the new springs, I plan to replace the magazine springs as well, since those have also been changed since this all started.  
Title: Re: Springs and Springs...recoil that is
Post by: tracker on July 03, 2010, 03:25:33 PM

The new magazine springs have made a difference.