I've got a thread going ref the difficulty i've faced trying to find best replacement washer and spring for my Webley Mk3.
That is NOT what this post is about (though you can find it on: http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....Washer-Advice)

HOWEVER: Re SPRINGS - (as a recently 'born-again-airgunner') i am told (as a general statement) that "...older models like softer springs".
Cries of 'Don't fit a Titan' and 'modern springs are too stiff' still echo in my ears.

And I personally believe it. Which is odd because both Protek and (Knibbs International) Airgunspares now only seem to stock 'Titan' for this model - an opinion I have formed based on sourcing what appears to be the same spring from both in an attempt to find one that works. In each case the product i've received IS stiffer, twangy, oversprung....
...in short: not much of a replacement.

As a result, i'm testing, i'm shortening by cutting bits off... ...i'm basically fiddling and faffing around trying to get something that works - which is WHY i have TWO questions i would like you to answer or comment on:

1. Does ANYBODY like these newer/stiffer springs for these air rifles? PLEASE - be honest, 'cos i really want to know.
My question could obviously be directed to the owners of lots of different air rifles, but initially i'd just like to direct it to two models that i know were produced for a long time (decades) in large volumes and (realistically) have reached an age where 'mainspring performance' is a potential issue.

2. Can some of you supply info (you can stop obviously when we get to the right figures) on how many of just these two particular models were made?

The reason for question 2 is simple. If the answer to question 1 is "NO - we don't 'like' the newer/stiffer springs and lament the demise of the old ones", then i believe i have found a specialist UK spring manufacturer who is possibly willing to make the type we want (which won't need all this f@kkin' about) - and because of that they want to know the kind of potential market volume of owners who might find this of interest.

Well.... i know how much the 'stiffer/modern' versions are....
...so what would the potential market be for this type of spring?
...and (MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL based on question 1) is it really wanted or needed?

AND: if it turns out that everything i've said above is daft - my apologies: but at least i'll finally have an answer!