What nobody checks when changing Recoil spring

[Pappy]

I use the edge of a piece of painters tape for alignment. Place strip of tape across slide and dust cover, then make a horizontal slit between the two.

I find this is more precise than a pencil mark

[Dave Waits]

Pappy, since the recommended whackoff is 1/2 coil at a time, this doesn't need to be Neurosurgery because, in all probability, the final cut will make the spring a hair short. But, that will not hurt operation.

Don't get me wrong, you can use precision measuring and get down do trimming off .001" at a time off the spring but, it isn't necessary and is a waste of time.

[Jdl2]

Thanks, Dave. I wouldn't tell my old man but I learn more on this Forum than five years of college. Can't say I have more fun at this place as I went to school twenty minutes from Daytona Beach.nanne

[MOUNTAIN WILLIAM]

Why didn't I think of that?

[jmtgsx]

Brilliant! Thanks for the tip.

[Sheepdog]

Another great post Dave! Thanks for the info.

[Riverpigusmc]

bump.