sear spring

[mackelby]

I have spent 15 dollars in gas driving around trying to find a lighter spring that a I can use a 22 lr shell as a guide. Found a lighter spring, not light enough, but can't get the shell in it. Anybody got a stock number of a spring from any particular store? At this point I could have bought one of TKO's kits. Not above that, but I have to try and do it myself even with my limited tools and knowledge. Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. It has cost me $$$ before though.

[blake.l]

Not sure where your at or if you have an Ace Hardware but I've got an Ace here in my town and they have tons of springs to choose from in all shapes and sizes. you might try to locate an Ace Hardware in your area

[quickster47 †]

As Blake said, "Ace is the Place" for your generic spring selection.  I have also found that Lowes and Home Depot have a limited supply of springs.

Carl

[AgentWD40_FL]

The spring I used w/.22LR shell in a 1377 that I got from Ace Hardware was a Servalite Spring #6U

[mackelby]

Actually Ace was my first stop. I will look for the 6U, thanks.

[AgentWD40_FL]

The .22 shell will slide thru the 6U spring, but its a good fit. Just take needle nose pliers and curl the top coil just abit to hold the shell in.

[Fronzdan]

Most Ace's have a big steel box with a spring assortment inside.  You buy the springs separately.  Don't look for individual packages hanging on the wall. 

Bring the casing with you as we'll as a spring to compare.

[breakfastchef]

Plan B - Order the trigger kit from TKO. You get a lighter spring, spring guide and appropriately sized pivot pins.

[mackelby]

Believe I will order 2 tonight. Have to have lady friend use her paypal account, won't see her till tonight.

[chongman]

Believe I will order 2 tonight. Have to have lady friend use her paypal account, won't see her till tonight.

If you just want the spring from the kit send me your mailing address.

[1377x]

if you can find this spring or one close to it
Century spring # C-612 (1 3/8 X .025) it will soften the pull quite a bit if you want it lighter then cut one coil at a time until satisfied
get two just in case but you can always stretch the first

[mackelby]

I wouldn't think the spring from TKO kit would work with out the spacer. The spacer appears to have a pretty thick bottom to it.

[DaveB50]

I have noticed looking at pictures of spring mods that aftermarket kits use a spring guide (usually delrin) at the bottom of the spring, but the DIY mods use the guide(.22 case) at the top of the spring. Is one better than the other? One aftermarket kit had two guides, one rode inside the other. Can't remember which one it was.
Dave

[breakfastchef]

Whatever feels best for you is the best way to do it. Particularly with light springs, guides help to keep them from bendng and deforming when pulling the trigger. This action can change the way the trigger feels and can make the gun unsafe. Whenever changing the sear spring or doing mods to it, bump test the gun while it is cocked and unloaded to make sure it cannot accidentally go off.

I have noticed looking at pictures of spring mods that aftermarket kits use a spring guide (usually delrin) at the bottom of the spring, but the DIY mods use the guide(.22 case) at the top of the spring. Is one better than the other? One aftermarket kit had two guides, one rode inside the other. Can't remember which one it was.
Dave

[brz-ryder †]

Dave www.airgunsmith.com sell the sear spring setup you was looking for


Jim