[stillbill]

If the recoil spring is installed on the guide rod backwards, would this cause stove piping?

thanks
Bill

[Veedubklown]

Possible, if the loose end of your spring is causing the barrel to drag on it. Should be easy enough to flip around. 1 side has the end circular, the other end is open. Open end always goes in the hole, circular end has a seat (the guide rod).