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KNS Precision built this reduced energy recoil spring for folks who want more say over how their AK or Galil cycles. It drops recoil energy roughly 15% compared to a factory spring, which takes a little of the harsh snap out of the action and gives lighter or lower-pressure loads a better shot at running clean. If you've ever fought a rifle that just won't cycle certain ammo, this is one of the simplest parts you can throw at the problem.
The idea here is control over the energy going through your action. A standard spring is tuned for full-power ammo, so when you drop down to weaker loads or subsonic rounds, the bolt carrier sometimes doesn't get pushed back far enough to run right. This spring lightens that resistance so the carrier travels the way it should. It shines brightest when paired with the KNS AK Adjustable Gas Piston, letting you dial in gas and spring tension together for a setup that runs across a wide range of ammo and conditions.
Installation is about as easy as gun work gets. It's a direct drop-in for the factory recoil spring, no tools or gunsmithing required, and it's fully reversible if you ever want to go back to stock. Toss the old spring in a parts bin and you can swap it back in minutes. One habit worth keeping: throw on safety glasses before you pull or install any recoil spring, since these parts carry tension and can get away from you.
This is a popular pick for anyone chasing quieter, suppressed shooting where subsonic ammo tends to run weak. Results vary by rifle and load, and some setups may need a touch more tuning to get finicky subsonic rounds running perfectly, but plenty of people have gotten rounds cycling that a stock spring flat wouldn't move. Keep in mind it's meant for standard or under-gassed guns, not rifles that are already running hot with too much gas.
In many cases, yes. By lightening the spring resistance, it gives low-pressure and subsonic loads a better chance to push the carrier back far enough to cycle. Results depend on your specific rifle and the ammo you're running, and some finicky loads may still need extra tuning, but plenty of people get subsonic rounds cycling that a factory spring wouldn't move.
No tools needed. It's a direct replacement for your factory AK or Galil recoil spring and swaps in the same way you'd clean the rifle. The change is fully reversible, so you can drop your original spring back in whenever you want. Just wear safety glasses during the swap since the spring is under tension.
This spring is designed for standard or under-gassed rifles, not guns that are already running with too much gas. On an over-gassed setup a reduced-power spring can make things worse rather than better. If your gun runs hot, an adjustable gas piston is the better first move, and this spring pairs well with the KNS piston system.
It works as a standalone recoil reduction upgrade, but it really shines when paired with the KNS AK Adjustable Gas Piston. Together they let you fine-tune both the gas going into the action and the spring tension holding it back. That combo gives you the widest range of reliable cycling across different ammo types and conditions.
| UPC | 851876003080 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 15AKGALIL-RS |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Spring |
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