These are rather specialized and I agree that a better spring would not be unreasonable considering some manufacturers include silly items (re: Dragon's recoil spring for the Tiger I's gun barrel) with their kits. I'd make the replacement out of wire spiraled around the existing piece and smile smugly when asked.
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