Recoil Springs

[TacticalSledgehammer]

I took my Colt 6601 to the range the first time the other day and noticed it has that old fimiliar twang that I forgot existed until I shot it. I had a double star a long time ago that did this same thing, and thought it was part of the package with ARs. I've noticed my BCM guns never make a lot of noisevin the same spot. Will a new spring fix that? What are my options here outside of buying a JP captured spring or "twang buster"? Also will a carbine spring work in a rifle buffer tube/RE?

[turnburglar]

Its an AR thing. If your BCMs aint doing it you just got lucky in the tolerance stacking department.

EDIT: The geiselle 42 spring shouldn't make sound.

[556BlackRifle]

Some people put a light coating of grease on their action spring and seem happy with the results.

[MeanCarbine]

Tubb flatwire springs tame the twang.

[Straight Shooter]

Spray a touch of Ballistol in the tube..itll help.

[ST911]

Buy a GI spec from a trusted supplier and give it a little lube.

[TacticalSledgehammer]

Thanks for the replies. I'll just buy a new spring grease it up and give it a go. A new spring isn't probably a bad idea for this older rifle anyway after who knows how many rounds it's fired.

[MistWolf]

Use a rifle spring in a rifle RE

[elephantrider]

Like MistWolf posted, use a RIFLE spring in a RIFLE extension.

I am assuming your spring is dry? Try coating it in a very thin coat of oil. Not so much that there is a visible film, but enough that it is no longer dry. You could get it visibly wet,, and then wipe all excess off. Should help tame the twang.

[MegademiC]

Pile on: rifle spring in rifle RE
Carbine spring in carbine RE.

Lube enough to coat and prevent rust.
If the twang annoys you, you can use more viscous motor oil, or a little grease. I oil and put a 'wipe' of white Li grease on there and it cuts the twang down a bit. That said, the twang does nothing for function.