Rambo329 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I have approximately 2k round on my 9mm open major 2011. It has an aftec extractor in it and over time I have started to get more jams while competing with it. I pulled the extractor the other day and noticed it only had one spring in the extractor in the back position. I have read on here previously where some users only use one spring. I replaced the empty slot with a new spring and put the gun back together. Now it will throw loaded rounds across the living room which previously I was even having an issue trying to unload and show clear due to the extractor not throwing the round hard enough to get it out. I haven't had the time to shoot it yet just wanted some others peoples advice on the matter. Thanks Bruce Erlinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujo929 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I use both springs and get great ejection. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Was your gun brand new 2k rounds ago? Some builders only put in one spring For break in. CK Arms comes to mind. He provides instruction to put 2nd spring in after 1K rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I have always used both spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I put a new spring in the rear and move the rear to the front. But always run 2 springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo329 Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Yes the gun was brand new with the one spring. That may be the cause. Thats exactly what I did with the springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBomber Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I've always ran both springs. Open, limited and single stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo329 Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Ok thank you for all the responses. I greatly appreciate it. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevrofreak Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Every 2k put a new spring in the rear and rotate the previous one to the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I immediately used two springs when installing a new Aftec. However, I compress them according to the instructions. No problems at all. The youngest has 9000 rounds through it with zero failures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevadazielmeister Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I think changing springs that often is a bit overkill, kinda like the change oil every 3k miles BS. I would say just make sure both springs are in there. The other thing I think people may be overlooking is actually removing the extractor to clean it every 1-2k rounds. This is very important since powder can disturb the functioning of the extractor. Please don't ask me how I found this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY BARONE Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 50,000 Rnds on a Dawson open gun same Aftec springs never a failure to eject never hit the bottom of the slide ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDAHOAASHOOTER Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Shove a qtip through the channel every time you clean it and make sure the arm isn't junked up. I shot 8k with my venom gun before I ever touched a spring and it was only because I was going to a major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGC Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Use both springs. Clean extractor hook from any build up. Clean extractor channel with Qtips. Ensure no firing pin housing fitment issues as the extractor needs to move. Chang springs every 120k From my part checklist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 CK makes a very handy tool to remove the extractor easily. I use it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 16 hours ago, Nevadazielmeister said: I think changing springs that often is a bit overkill, kinda like the change oil every 3k miles BS. I would say just make sure both springs are in there. The other thing I think people may be overlooking is actually removing the extractor to clean it every 1-2k rounds. This is very important since powder can disturb the functioning of the extractor. Please don't ask me how I found this out. Yep. I found out the same time a long time ago. Didn’t even know you were supposed to take it out. Channel gets nasty especially with a Limcat with internal slide lightening and exposed/open channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc68cal Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) I have one gun that only had one spring in, and it had a tendency to eat spring caps. My second gun has both springs in but low round count so far. I am going to put both springs in the first gun and see how things change. Overall I've had good luck with them, as long as you keep them clean. Edited January 22, 2020 by sc68cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingq Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I run both springs. When it gets really dirty is when it has issues. A good cleaning and its good to go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corny Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) On 1/20/2020 at 9:22 PM, chevrofreak said: Every 2k put a new spring in the rear and rotate the previous one to the front. Seems a bit excessive. I changed mine after about 12k. Every two would be twice a month for me. Edited February 7, 2020 by corny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevrofreak Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 43 minutes ago, corny said: Seems a bit excessive. I changed mine after about 12k. Every two would be twice a month for me. I bought a bunch of the springs, so I just replace one every time I pull the extractor for cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Been using AFTECs since they came on the market prob. 20 yrs ago. I run both springs and never change them. Never have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racegun9 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 The aftec is pretty sensitive to the extractor tunnel being the right diameter as well. Best to use gauge pins and a reamer and make sure it's minimum .207 to around .210. Some slides are too small and need reamed out. Not sure what you would do if it's too big. I think there is a dimension from the firing pin hole to the inside of the extractor tunnel that has to be right when the slide is made also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo329 Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Thank you everyone for your advice. I have had a chance to shoot the gun since adding the second spring and it’s running amazing again. Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggMike Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 On 2/7/2020 at 7:43 PM, Rambo329 said: Thank you everyone for your advice. I have had a chance to shoot the gun since adding the second spring and it’s running amazing again. Thank you all I would recommend changing the springs at the beginning of every shooting season just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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