question about semi auto recoil spring?

If it is in a safe, why use a cable lock at all?

But no, it won't hurt the spring. Modern metallurgy has pretty much cured the worries about a spring taking a "set" or losing power.

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In theory, no it will not harm the spring to leave it compressed.

Just me personally, I have never cared for cable locks for the reason of having it run through the slide like it does. I would prefer a trigger lock, or a safe instead.

The spring will not be affected as it's repeated compression and release that cause it to loose strength. So no. It's like when you fully load a magazine, not going to hurt it.

And again if it's in a safe why use a lock. I've lost all but one and it's a padlock I use on the backyard gate at my house. Do you live with your dad or is he just one of the many gun ignorant people who let their emotions get the best of them.

Several stores sell lockable pistol cases, Ask Dad if that would be Okay instead of the whole trigger/slide lock thing.

i own a walther p22 target pistol with the 5inch barrel i love this gun.... hit pop cans at 35 yards all day long...

and to answer your question no it wont hurt the spring but the factory lock is more than ad equate

randy you do any patriot gaurd work?