1911 Recoi Spring - The Firearms Forum

killbuck · 01-08-2010, 12:58 PM

I have a US Gov. Issue Colt Model 1911 .45, made in 1918.
Can anyone tell me what size recoil spring it uses?
I think mine is getting a little weak because at times it won't go all the way back into battery after firing. I thought I'd try a new spring to see if that will solve the problem.

TIA

killbuck
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"Diapers and politicians need to be changed from time to time. It appears the politicians are ahead in the race with diapers!"

Shooter45 · 01-08-2010, 01:12 PM

Buy a Wolfe 16# Recoil Spring
from www.brownells.com

killbuck · 01-08-2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shooter45

Buy a Wolfe 16# Recoil Spring
from www.brownells.com

Thanks for the info and the link. I had heard from friends both 16 and 18 1/2 but I knew if ask here I'd get a better answer.

Gonna order one today. Thanks again.

killbuck
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01-08-2010, 12:58 PM	#1
killbuck V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WNY (In the Snow Belt) Posts: 328	1911 Recoi Spring I have a US Gov. Issue Colt Model 1911 .45, made in 1918. Can anyone tell me what size recoil spring it uses? I think mine is getting a little weak because at times it won't go all the way back into battery after firing. I thought I'd try a new spring to see if that will solve the problem. TIA killbuck ......... "Diapers and politicians need to be changed from time to time. It appears the politicians are ahead in the race with diapers!" -->

01-08-2010, 01:12 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,786	Re: 1911 Recoi Spring Buy a Wolfe 16# Recoil Spring from www.brownells.com