Extra power cylinder stop spring?

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SeanSw

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I am ordering a pack of new of Wolf springs for my Baby Eagle and decided to try out one of their power rib mainsprings for my S&W 67 at the same time. I see that they also offer extra power cylinder stop springs and would like to know what possible improvement this could provide.

I do actually need a replacement spring. A short piece broke off a factory replacement spring that was installed about a year ago and I have yet to have the part replaced. I haven't been able to afford .38 ammo since National Bullet decided that my money should be theirs, so I've just been living with it.
 
On Smith & Wesson revolvers, pressure from the cylinder stop acts like a brake, and slows the cylinder's rotation so that in fast double-action shooting it doesn't get ahead of the hand and cause the stop to miss the next notch in the cylinder. This braking effect can be increased by using a stronger spring.
 
Thanks Old Fuff. For the same price I think that would make a small improvement to life of the revolver. I can get a little carried away with dry fire practice sometimes :uhoh:
 
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