Recoil spring

[attrapereves]

Just got back from the range and shot some Georgia Arms 180gr FMJ and some of my 180gr handloads with 10.9gr of AA#7. I think I found my pet load for AA#7. It should be running between 1115 and 1150fps out of my Glock 29 barrel.

After returning from the range, I removed the slide from my G29 and noticed that the recoil spring was slightly out of place. I believe this occured that last time I shot it.

Does anyone else have this problem and what causes it? Could this be related to shooting hot ammo? I've noticed that my brass is being thrown about 6 feet to the right.

[arushus]

Everything is fine, the recoil spring actually rests on the frame instead of the barrel lug when the slide is installed. Perfectly normal, nothing to worry about!

[DWARREN123]

Yep only sets on barrel for assembly then moves to operating position when slide is retracted. I believe all Glocks do this. :supergrin:

[nickE10mm]

Perfectly normal, all Glocks do this. Its part of the design. The half-moon notch is only there for reinstallation... the spring will then "drop down" into its correct home allllll by itself. :)

[Black Smoke Trail]

Mine does the same thing.

[xrmattaz]

Yep, just make sure it's seated back in that half moon notch when reassembling.

All's well.

[DeLo]

On a side note what powder is everyone using??

[robert91922]

On a side note what powder is everyone using??
Generally speaking, for 10mm auto you should buy some slower handgun powder. But you'll get more info in 10mm Reloading Forum:
http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=67

[Taterhead]

On a side note what powder is everyone using??

For 10mm auto I use Accurate #9 and #7, Alliant Blue Dot, Hodgdon Longshot, and 800-X.

[nickE10mm]

For 10mm auto I use Accurate #9 and #7, Alliant Blue Dot, Hodgdon Longshot, and 800-X.

Damn good list. I'd only add Power Pistol and W231/HP38 (target powder).