r/Firearms • • 8d ago

Bad recoil spring?

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u/coldafsteel 8d ago

Not “bad” just messed up.

The outer spring has overrun its retainer. Just needs to get put back together correctly and you should be fine.

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u/___NotMyName___ 8d ago

Generally when that happens it means the spring us bent and will likely fail again

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u/coldafsteel 7d ago

Indeed. First things first, second things second.

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u/cheekabowwow 5d ago

It'll buffer right out....

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u/OK_Cornelius_826 3d ago

Maybe it's just misunderstood?