I just picked up a brand new Axis II xp for my "Beloved '06 - Take II" project. Whilst performing my usual magic on it so the Accu-trigger breaks crisp & clean at 2lbs and the bolt action is as smooth as Chinese silk, I notice the firing pin spring is in 2 pieces with a ring washer between the 2 spring sections.

I don't recall seeing a 2 piece firing pin spring in my older Axis projects. (Older = 2-3 year old Axis) When did this change and what's the benefit / shortcoming of it?

By the way, I machined a nice smooth washer to fit & take the place of the factory ring washer. The way it was positioned, the firing pin springs didn't mate up nicely the way it does with the washer.

Now, for the big question:
By removing what looks like a broken off piece of spring (ring washer) and replacing it with a nice fitting, smooth stainless washer, I'm not going to cause myself any headaches, am I?

The washer I made is the same thickness as the ring washer I removed.

What say ye, oh Savage guru?