I am just about done with my Remsport Match 1911 build. The only things left are the plunger tube (need to stake it) and the installation of the grip studs. One problem I had encountered was the recoil spring. I had purchased three different ones and I was not able to install any of them simply because I had no way of compressing them enough to fit onto the barrel. I ended up shortening one of them by about 3/4 of a coil and that made a huge difference. I just hope that there is still enough tension for the slide to cycle properly. I won't know that until I take my 1911 to the range which I hope will be this weekend.
Anyway, this brings me to the point of my post. Does anyone have a technique or a tool that would help in compressing and installing a recoil spring in a Officer's 1911? I would like to install a proper spring but there is no way I can do that using only my fingers. I am no Superman.
Thanks
Anyway, this brings me to the point of my post. Does anyone have a technique or a tool that would help in compressing and installing a recoil spring in a Officer's 1911? I would like to install a proper spring but there is no way I can do that using only my fingers. I am no Superman.
Thanks