Quote Originally Posted by BC312 View Post
Makes you wonder if the person who brazed them together didn't know that these type of springs are usually fitted in pairs. By applying heat to the springs i am surprised that the middle hasn't collapsed. What type of award trophy did you have in mind for this gunsmith expert, cut his fingers off or ban him from using any form of tools award.
The part of the right hand piece next to the join, does look to me, like it has compressed slightly. Mind you if the spring guide was long enough, he could have just refinished both ends and put a nylon slip washer in between.