4516 Recoil Springs HELP

[mtrvl]

I am the proud owner of a 4516 no dash, with a two piece recoil spring. I cannot find replacement recoil springs anywhere. Is it possible to use the single style spring from a 4516-1 or 4516-2 recoil spring in my 4516 no dash? I do not want to sacrifice reliability. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[vigil617]

Hi mtrvl and welcome to the Forum!

There have been several threads here on the Semi-Autos section about recoil springs, including the dual nested springs that fit your 4516 no dash, which are the same ones that fit several other .45 autos in the 4500 series. Yes, finding replacement parts has been challenging recently for a number of reasons. Not to worry though; a fix is in the works, and if you can hold out for a few weeks, a new manufacturer's springs (as fabricated from a pair of new S&W springs we sent him) will be available and will be extremely good quality.

Keep watching this space, and in the meantime, you might want to check out the thread by BMCM about us "being on our own" for replacement parts.

If your pistol is down until you can find a pair (or either of the springs) let me know and I'll be glad to send you a pair that is still in good shape but that I replaced in my Shorty 45 recently. They (or it) should tide you over until new springs are available.

 

[mtrvl]

Thank you for the helpful(and hopeful) info. My gun is still in fine working order, but I am looking ahead, as it will just be a matter of time until replacements are needed. Please let me know when these new springs will be available and I will buy several sets. Thank you so much.

 

[Irn-Bru]

I just bought a CS45 and like you I couldn't find a replacment recoil spring either. I called up S&W and they found the part for me. Not only that, but they are sending it out free of charge.