tayloralvidrez
Alpha
Yeah I'm pretty sure a big rubber mallet is required. Possibly a B.F.HammerHi,
Welcome to the forum!
This is one option:
You can also try searching on YouTube. I've found some very helpful stuff there. When I get to my computer I'll see what I can find for you.
One time I incorrectly reassembled my XD9, my first gun, and found a way to fix it. It involved a big rubber mallet but that XD9 is alive and well and still in my carry rotation.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
I checked YouTube but I don't think I used the correct search words. Because I didn't find any. I would think accidentally putting the spring upside down would be common enough for at least a couple YT vids