Broken TRS on Beretta 92

[03RN]

They've made the same claim about their flatwire springs for the 1911 and 92. My experience has shown that not to be true. I don't expect the TRS to be an exception.

When i sent them a picture of a broken flatwire recoil spring they said it was my fault.

[JonInWA]

My understanding is that the springs break at the bend near the end. The original springs had one end w/ a bend and the other was straight. The current springs have both ends w/ a bend. Supposedly, if a spring breaks, you can remove it, turn it around, reinstall it and be back in action. Trooper where did yours break?

That only works if the spring breaks at the end-mine, and I suspect many of those earlier springs broke at the middle, where your only recourse is to replace it.

Best, Jon

[Trooper224]

The gun is of 2013 manufacture. This was the second TRS, with the first one being replaced, with a new OEM spring, at 5k rounds as recommended. I intentionally let this one ride to see how long it would last. The arm contacting the trigger bar broke near the coil. No big controversy here guys, just a data point. Everything breaks eventually. If anything, this reinforces the wisdom in having a dedicated training gun.

As for the Wolff replacement unit. I've tried it and had problems with sluggish trigger return. I don't recommend it.

[CraigS]

Well, so much for that old theory. Two people right here had theirs break at the coil. Thanks guys.

[M2CattleCo]

They've made the same claim about their flatwire springs for the 1911 and 92. My experience has shown that not to be true. I don't expect the TRS to be an exception.

In fullsize 1911s at least, those things have caused problems where previously none existed.

[JonInWA]

I don't think that the flatwires pencil out anyhow in terms of cost-effectiveness; "regular" recoil springs are really pretty inexpensive, and with many/most flatwires, you're going to need a new recoil spring guide and plug as well as the flatwire recoil spring itself.

Best, Jon