So, based on the discussion we were having in this thread:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...-broken-frame-slide-takedown-lever-issue.html
I decided to start a new topic, as suggested by 3hounds. Based on our discussions, I actually ordered an SS guide rod from stainless steel guide rods, Inc on Amazon yesterday. I'm going to do some testing with the 20lb spring that comes with it, as well as the stock spring. I'll be checking:
1) Free length of each spring, as well as distance between coils uncompressed.
2) Distance between coils at install height.
3) Coil bind (stacking) on both springs.
4) If I have the time, I'll check preload and max compression load numbers.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...-broken-frame-slide-takedown-lever-issue.html
I decided to start a new topic, as suggested by 3hounds. Based on our discussions, I actually ordered an SS guide rod from stainless steel guide rods, Inc on Amazon yesterday. I'm going to do some testing with the 20lb spring that comes with it, as well as the stock spring. I'll be checking:
1) Free length of each spring, as well as distance between coils uncompressed.
2) Distance between coils at install height.
3) Coil bind (stacking) on both springs.
4) If I have the time, I'll check preload and max compression load numbers.