Quote Originally Posted by billsnibby View Post
Thanks all for the advice. A thought: would collapsing a coil have the smoothing effect on shooting characteristics I'm after?

It seems that this would be the equivalent of shortening the spring and adding some preload washers, and wouldn't involve having to refinish the spring end. If it wasn't beneficial I could then remove the collapsed coil and refinish the end to achieve the shortened spring situation.

Best Regards,
Bill.
It will work, but added dead preload often increases cocking effort and piston bounce for the same power.
However, it is quick, easy and FREE!!