I decided that it was time to replace the recoil spring after about 2,500 rounds. I don't know if it was really necessary but decided to do it anyway. Called Remington and ordered a few for $2.95 each. They showed up a week later.
Just wanted to share that getting the spring was an easy process.
Thanks David for the update.
It is good to know the springs are reasonably priced.
I was wondering, after 2500 rounds, how are the aluminum parts of the frame that come in contact with the steel holding up? After the initial wearing off of the paint, does the erosion on the aluminum part continue?
David
The wear on the aluminum frame is not too bad. It gets some dings and sharp edges, but nothing that would indicate a replacement is needed at this point. It seems like the front rails get most of the wear.
Thanks. It seems the sliding block really locks up against cams cut into the slide, so maybe the wear on the frame only go so far.
You have may more rounds through the thing than I will in the next decade, so the future looks good.