What is the best recoil spring for a 1911?

45 ACP. On most Government (5″) size guns, we suggest you use a 17# to 18.5# spring for standard factory ammunition (2,000 rounds). If you plan on having an extended shooting session using hot or +P ammo, then opt for the 20# spring.

What is the standard recoil spring for 1911?

While 1911 Auto recoil springs are available in a variety of weights, 16 pounds is considered the standard for full-size guns with 5″ barrels. Just how is this figure of 16 pounds determined? In full recoil, the space available for the recoil spring to occupy is 1.625″.

What does a 1911 recoil spring do?

While the recoil spring helps to attenuate recoil of the pistol, its main job is to return the slide forward, which strips the next round off the magazine and fully closes the pistol with the barrel and slide locked together, ready to fire the next shot.

Should you replace recoil springs?

Sig Sauer recommends replacing the recoil spring in the P238 every 1,500 rounds. It’s listed in the manual that comes with the gun. I have a little range book I use to keep track of rounds shot since last replacement. The springs are very cheap, so changing them out is no big deal.

What does a full length guide rod do for a 1911?

The One Piece Full-Length Guide Rod will make your 1911 operate and cycle smoother. The One Piece Full Length Guide Rod replaces your stock recoil spring guide without pistol modification. Assembly and disassembly are the same as with stock components (however a bushing wrench is required).

How long does a 1911 recoil spring last?

Sometimes it’s easy to tell when the recoil spring needs to be replaced. Both recoil springs are Kimber 1911 factory springs for a full size (5″). The shorter (bottom) spring has somewhere around 12,000 to 13,000 rounds on it. The top spring is the new replacement.

When should I replace my recoil spring 1911?

FWIW, Ed Brown’s Owner’s Manual says to replace the recoil spring every 3000 rounds.

How often should you replace Glock springs?

I recommend you replace the slide lock spring every 10,000 rounds or so. These springs cost around $3. A broken magazine catch spring means your pistol can’t hold a magazine, which will fall right out.

How big is the recoil spring for a 1911?

Wilson Combat 1911 5″ Full Size Recoil Spring, 20lb. Wilson Combat 1911 Full Size Recoil Spring, 18lb. Wilson Combat 1911 Full Size Recoil Spring, Chrome Silicon 15lb. Wilson Combat 1911 Full Size Recoil Spring, 13lb.

How big is the recoil spring on a Commander?

Recoil Calibration Paks are available offering a range of spring weights to tune your pistols recoil function. Super .38/9mm Note: The factory recoil spring rating for the Commander Super .38 & 9mm calibers is 16 pounds.

How many springs are in a Commander semi auto pistol?

The shooter starts with the strongest spring in the pak and works down until the desired recoil function is obtained. This pak contains 1 each of 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 Lb. reduced power conventional recoil springs and 3 each extra power firing pin springs. Order Stock No. 13102 below

What kind of spring does a Colt Pistol use?

Each recoil spring for Colt pistols includes an extra power firing pin spring. Recoil Calibration Paks are available offering a range of spring weights to tune your pistols recoil function.