I have a Ruger Max-9. Galloway sells an increased power recoil spring. It is said to be 10% stronger than the stock spring. The purpose is supposed to be to reduce recoil. It also comes with a stainless guide rod.
The reasons I am interested is two fold. One is I have seen reports of damage to the gun from the stock spring rubbing against the inside of the metal frame. The other being I tried out 147 grain HST's in it. I fired about 50 rounds. The third and fourth rounds I fired of the first magazine did not quite return to battery. The slide stop did not engage it just didn't fully lock up. I gave the slide a push with my thumb & the rounds chambered.
My question is what are the chances of damage being caused by using an increased power recoil spring? Is it likely to cause me a problem later?
The reasons I am interested is two fold. One is I have seen reports of damage to the gun from the stock spring rubbing against the inside of the metal frame. The other being I tried out 147 grain HST's in it. I fired about 50 rounds. The third and fourth rounds I fired of the first magazine did not quite return to battery. The slide stop did not engage it just didn't fully lock up. I gave the slide a push with my thumb & the rounds chambered.
My question is what are the chances of damage being caused by using an increased power recoil spring? Is it likely to cause me a problem later?