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[tycho]

I and my friend were modding his Longshot,to replace the stock spring we used an cutdown [k26] or an [k25] but the stock catch spring didn't hold it.
the I use the catch spring out of my old nitefinder rifle and combined it with the stock one but still it didnt't catch. (NFrifle catch spring was smaller though)
anyone knows what I could do? should I just buy a new catch spring or did I do something wrong?

[The Manta]

It's possible that the [k25]/26 is too long, not allowing the back of the plunger rod to reach the catch plate. I personally have a cut down [k26] in my Longshot and it catches just fine with nothing more than a slightly stronger spring.

[tycho]

I did already cut it down, do I need to cut it even more down so it's smaller then the stock ls spring?

[SolarFusion]

That is quite likely the case. If you do try trimming it down more, cut it one ring at a time to prevent cutting too much. Also, ensure that both ends of the spring are cut on the same side and in approx the same location to prevent imbalance.

[Ekd]

If it's not the spring length you could try to spring in the stock of the longshot it's a really tough catch spring.

[tycho]

okay thank you all for your help,still have one question left:
Does the cut down spring need to be a bit smaller then the stock ls spring? if it needs to, how much shorter does it need to be?

[The Manta]

It's really not an exact science, you have to sort of play around with it until it works. If it helps Make sure to start longer, and then cut it down from there. If you can "feel" the catch engage, even though it maybe won't hold, that is a good length. If there is no click at all near the rear of the blaster, then the spring is too long. It's hard to explain exactly what you should be looking for, but you should know it when you feel it.

[tycho]

Okay thank All of you guys