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SliXprings Main Hammer Spring

SliXprings Main Hammer Spring

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Faster, Smoother Mainspring Performance for Uberti 1873 Rifles

Increase lock speed while maintaining dependable primer ignition and consistent hammer tension.

The SliXpring-Main provides a smoother, more durable mainspring system for properly tuned and short-stroked Uberti 1873 rifles and carbines.

  • Faster lock time
  • Two axles included
  • Reversible installation

Performance Benefits

  • Provides a faster, more positive hammer stroke and lock time
  • Produces a more dependable primer strike to help reduce intermittent misfires
  • Operates at least 30% faster than a competitively adjusted leaf spring
  • Delivers smoother operation throughout the hammer stroke
  • Provides durable, competition-grade performance
  • Includes two axle sizes for different performance preferences
  • Allows the installer to adjust the balance of speed, ignition, and lever feel
  • Can be returned to the rifle’s original mainspring arrangement
30%+

Faster operation than a competitively adjusted leaf spring during comparative testing

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Axle sizes included for selecting the preferred balance of lock speed and lever feel

Developed for Competition-Tuned Uberti 1873 Rifles Developed by TK4B Enterprises, makers of SliXprings and SliXpins, the SliXpring-Main is designed to complement an already properly tuned and short-stroked Uberti 1873 rifle or carbine.

The initial cocking action may feel slightly more positive or brisk than a conventional leaf spring. Once moving through the hammer cycle, the system operates smoothly while providing fast, dependable hammer travel.

SliXpring-Main hammer spring system for Uberti 1873 rifles
SliXpring-Main hammer spring system for Uberti 1873 rifles

Two Performance Axles Included

Select the axle that provides the preferred balance of lock speed, primer ignition, and lever-cycle feel.

Standard Axle

Provides the fastest available lock time and the most positive primer ignition while maintaining a smooth action cycle.

Smaller-Diameter Axle

Provides noticeably faster lock time than a conventional leaf spring with a slightly lighter, smoother lever-cycle feel.

Fitment Information

Differences in bolts, hammers, lower tangs, action frames, machining tolerances, and previous tuning prevent every rifle from having identical dimensions. The kit is manufactured so a qualified installer can fit and align it for proper operation with minimal alteration.

Important Lower-Tang Compatibility Notice The kit will not fit earlier square-bridge lower tangs or some Border Rifle tangs without modification to the tang. Inspect and confirm the lower-tang configuration before beginning installation.

Individual Fitting Is Required

The SliXpring-Main is not a one-size-fits-all drop-in replacement. Installation should be performed by someone familiar with fitting and tuning the Uberti 1873 action. Our practice installations have typically required approximately one hour.

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Installation and Function Testing Make certain the rifle is completely unloaded before beginning work. After installation, verify proper hammer operation, firing-pin function, sear engagement, and safety operation before using live ammunition. If you are unsure how the system should be fitted or adjusted, contact a qualified gunsmith.

✭ Attention International Customers ✭

To order this product for shipment outside the United States, please contact:

Garson Chen
Director of International Sales
Graf & Sons, Inc.
(573) 581-2266 Ext. 110


3 Product Reviews - Average rating 4 / 5 (Show All)
Lighter hits
Bob Carson - 03/27/2022
I have installed five of these spring kits. I have noticed that the wire seems to ger thinner on each kit I buy. This latest kit the spring wire fell out of the frame, and after installing I had many light primer hits. I am still working on this kit, so I don't have a final opinion. The earlier kits worked fine and are still working after years of heavy use.



Reply from Badman Bullets:

Nothing has changed. We are still using the same wire gauge. It could be that the holes in the yoke are a tad larger and that is why the spring falls out. We use to super glue the spring in the yoke but that took too much time so we stopped doing that but that wouldn’t make any difference in performance. Make sure you are using one of the axles that come with the kit. Without the axle you will shorten the life of the spring and also get light primer hits. Too strong of a firing pin spring can also cause light primer hits or hammer drag. And of course it could be theread more

Main hammer spring
Bob Carson - 11/13/2017
Easy to install and gives solid primer hits
Slixprings Main Hammer Spring
Stumpman - 05/15/2014
Great Product!!
Price: $75.00
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