Bummer... Can't buy replacement spring!

[Caleb]

Trade M&P for a 1911?

 

[handgun]

Very good to know!

 

[Fordtough25]

Hush your mouth!

I've owned, in the past, two different Glock 19s and 1 G17. The G17 was a honeypie...

But I decided that I wanted to stick with just 1 platform for now. I didn't mean to, but I've ended up with mostly S&W stuff.




Hope so!!!

-J-

Good luck! Nothing wrong with a S&W but I prefer my G17. It's my favorite Glock!! My fiance's M&P 9 shoots great though, she's happy and I am happy.

 

[Cat-Herder]

Nice enough gentleman I spoke with this AM; but I did not inquire about costs involved. I figure that I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

I was pretty incredulous that they wouldn't sell me a 10 cent part, and required a return of the pistol to the factory. I gave him a little grief, and he then asked me for my address and said he's send a shipping label. Sure enough it arrived in a couple days, I sent in my pistol and it returned two weeks later with all new springs and a feedramp polish. Free of charge. I have to say I am pretty AOK with S&W CS.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Do you still have the stock sear? Just put it back in and ship to S&W. Then swap it out when you get it back. They'll never know you had an Apex in it

Yep! Have the stock sear. If it goes back, better believe that the stock one is going back in!

on a related note.... somewhere in the carpet of my living room, an AR detent spring lies in wait..... mocking me. I did however, vacuum the room, and use a magnet to go through vacuum bin..... and found the pin!

and on another related note..... last weekend I had my Saiga 12 apart, and launched the spring and pin into orbit from the gas block. By some miracle I actually found both of them. The spring in a drawer of my tool box, the pin 20 feet away on the floor.

That's the next step. Shop-vac + magnet. My "workshop" is in the garage...at least concrete floors help. Maybe.

Give Numrich Gun Parts a try. S&W won't sell model 41 sears, but Numrich has them. Brownells doesn't. Good luck.

Will check there, too! Thanks for info.

Trade M&P for a 1911?

You hush yo mouf, too. It'd take 3 M&Ps to get the 1911 I want. LOL

-J-

 

[tmkr]

You might try Midwest Spring or Lee Spring if you have an idea how big it is.
Some industrial supply stores have a good assortment of good springs.

 

[printcraft]

Not all springs are created equal. If you replace with another
part that looks similar it might not be a good idea.

If the wire is even remotely larger or smaller in diameter the
weight of the spring will be different than what was in there
and "might" cause adverse function. Just a heads up.

YMMV
IANAS&WAOGS

 

[tmkr]

Not all springs are created equal. If you replace with another
part that looks similar it might not be a good idea.

If the wire is even remotely larger or smaller in diameter the
weight of the spring will be different than what was in there
and "might" cause adverse function. Just a heads up.

YMMV
IANAS&WAOGS

Very true,you need to know the dia. of the wire,the number of turns per inch and the spring material(music wire or stainless).

 

[lovemachine]

Maybe you could trade it for a GLOCK

Trade M&P for a 1911?

^^^^^ Wise men!

Hush your mouth!

I've owned, in the past, two different Glock 19s and 1 G17. The G17 was a honeypie...

But I decided that I wanted to stick with just 1 platform for now. I didn't mean to, but I've ended up with mostly S&W stuff.

 

[Caleb]

You hush yo mouf, too. It'd take 3 M&Ps to get the 1911 I want. LOL

-J-

Thing about a 1911, parts are so readily available...brownell, midwayusa, wolff springs....


did you check wolff springs?

 

[Mosinguy]

Smith and Wesson won't charge a dime for a simple spring if you send it in. I sent in a gun they only make for LE contract these days and they replaced the barrel and paid for shipping both ways. I only waited eight days from the time I took it to FedEx.

 

[bullfrog4ever]

I'm sure APEX will take care of you. I've dealt/spoken to them, they're good people and have fantastic CS.

 

[billybob44]

Magnet Idea??

I have a metal box looking (2"X4"X9") tool with a handle on it. It is made to be used by roofers to pick up nails around the yard after a roofing job. I got it at a yard sale for cheap.

If the spring is metal-the tool will find it..

You are welcome to use it, if you can make your way to McCordsville..Bill..

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I'm going to see if I can buy one of those types of magnets here soon...

Yes...this is all my fault. I know that. I understand that.

But why won't S&W SELL ME (or sell anyone, for that matter), this little itty bitty teeny tiny spring? I honestly don't understand that.

The quest continues!

-J-

 

[Clay]

sent you a PM

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

sent you a PM

Prove it!

 

[bluewraith]

Ah.. the "Jesus spring".. as in "Jesus! Did you see where that spring went?"

If possible, tie one end of a string to the spring, and the other end to a nut. Even if it does go AWOL it shouldnt be too hard to find then.

 

[printcraft]

I do my disassembly where I believe springs will seek freedom
in a large gallon size ziplock bag.
Place hands and gun into bag, get to work.
Springs make a run for the wall, the guards bring them down.

 

[Fordtough25]

I do my disassembly where I believe springs will seek freedom
in a large gallon size ziplock bag.
Place hands and gun into bag, get to work.
Springs make a run for the wall, the guards bring them down.

That's a great idea!

 

[hoosier_sully]

Speed Shooters has the part you need in stock for $6.95. It's the APEX part in either comp or carry.

http://www.speedshooterspecialties....product_info&cPath=103_90_116&products_id=861