Automag III .30 Carbine replacement springs?

[Morgo]

Hey guys,

Trying to track down some replacement springs for my Automag III.
Any ideas where to look or substitute springs that may work? I was thinking a 1911 spring of some weight may be the go for the recoil spring?

Cheers,
Morgo

 

[WC145]

Check with Numrich Arms, they may have left over originals available, and with Wolff Springs, they may have new springs that will work.

 

[PackRatWrecker]

Automag III springs...

I just ordered a couple sets of springs, from Numrich, today. They showed available, on the website. Time will tell.

Previously, I contacted Walter Sanford, as he has the remaining Automag parts, dies, etc. Automag III is not in his inventory. Evidently he is only sourcing the original Automag.

I love my A3. The only major source of irritation, is that it won't kill a Lake City primer. Hopefully, the new springs will remedy this malfunction.

 

[Ghost Tracker]

When (if?) you DO get a "new" recoil spring source, maybe get two & send one to Wolff. They ARE the guru mac-daddy of gun spring suppliers. They'll have the equipment to measure the compression, length, etc. etc. & will be in a much better position to suggest an available alternative. I always LIKED the Automag III .30 cal. But the muzzle blast will loosen your teeth! Good Luck!

 

[PackRatWrecker]

Got my springs today. I noticed that the recoil springs are smaller diameter & actually fit the guide rod. The old hammer spring was badly bent. The new one is notably stiffer. Will report further after I can get it on-range. FWIW, I did get 2 sets. If this fixes it, I may contact Wolff, to see if they are interested.

 

[lobo9er]

auto mag in 30 carbine?! wow didnt know there was a such thing. Ever use it hunting? would it be a decent deer gun? How does it handle compared to the 44 automag?

 

[PackRatWrecker]

Success! The new springs made it a whole new animal. No drags, double strikes, duds, stovepipes or stalls. Functioned flawlessly, with Remington, Aguila & Ram ammo. Even let a couple of the range hands shoot it, with favorable reviews.

 

[PackRatWrecker]

Get:em while you can.

If you want springs, call Numrich before they run out. Talked to Dave @ Wolff. He has a long list of things to work on & the Automag III isn't very popular, anyhow. Honestly, I was a little offended. Don't imagine I'll be doing any future business with them. Imagine if someone called for 1911 parts & he said, "we don't do those. They're a dime a dozen."