13 pound Recoil Spring -

[ImDrRich]

Advertised to reduce recoil and muzzle flip, of which there is very little from my LCP Max (IMHO), I purchased a 13 pound spring. I substituted the factory 9 pound spring for the 13 pound spring, leaving the inner recoil spring on. Trigger pull was, as expected, worse, but there was no difference in recoil or muzzle flip. I used 5 different kinds of ammo, too. I also experienced that finger pinch on the end of my index finger. Never with the factory springs.

I'm wondering: Does anyone know if, before installing the 13 pound outer spring, should the inner recoil spring be removed?

Thanks to all who respond -

Rich

 

[NikA]

A bit confused as to why you believe the trigger pull changed when replacing the recoil spring. Makes me wonder if you have pictures of your setup and what spring you're replacing...

 

[ImDrRich]

I have no pictures but I will try to explain.

Picture the two springs of the LCP Max on the guide rod. Now, the outer spring from the factory is 9 pounds, while the extra power outer spring is 13 pounds. My question was, when using the 13 pound spring, do you remove the inner (smaller) spring too?

 

[NikA]

All products I see listed for this application specifically say they replace the OUTER spring, so I'd say no, this spring does not convert the double spring setup to a single spring. I do see some kits that contain both extra power outer and inner springs.

 

[ImDrRich]

Thank you, NikA.