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11-28-2012, 06:08 PM
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Recoil Spring
I have a Kimber StainlessII. The recoil spring was changed from a 16# to a 14#. Will this be a problem?
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11-28-2012, 06:30 PM
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Re: Recoil Spring
Not unless you plan on feeding it a steady diet of + P. What is your primary use for it?
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11-28-2012, 08:11 PM
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Re: Recoil Spring
The factory spring is 16 # on a full sized 1911. Are you planning on shooting some target ammo ? If not, get that spring out of there as you will hammer the frame pretty good and cause a possible timing problem.
If you feel the spring needs to be replaced, Wolff has a 16 # varible power spring that will work very well. |
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11-28-2012, 08:54 PM
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Re: Recoil Spring
In fact, I replaced mine with a 18lb spring. So far there has been no problems with either light loads nor heavy loads. Even on my Gold Cup, it came with , I believe a 12 lb spring for light target loads, first thing I did was put a heavier spring in.
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11-29-2012, 10:09 AM
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Re: Recoil Spring
I'll stick to target loads...no +P.
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11-29-2012, 10:59 AM
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Re: Recoil Spring
The 14 # spring should be OK with mild target loads. If you have any problems, try the 16 # spring. Just don't let the slide hammer the frame.
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11-29-2012, 07:49 PM
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Re: Recoil Spring
Ill second the 16# variable springs. Excellent springs for std ,45 ACP ammo pressures.
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12-02-2012, 06:18 PM
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Re: Recoil Spring
I put a Wilson 16# in it. Thanks for the replies.
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01-08-2013, 05:14 PM
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Re: Recoil Spring
for hard ball 230 Yes
for 168 NO very smooth. for 155 9 IBS very smooth.
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