Changing 1911 springs?
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Changing 1911 springs?
Right now I load 3.8 grains of Shooters World Clean Shot under a Brazo's 200 grain SWC.
My pistol seems to cycle just fine to me with the stock springs in my Springfield Range Officer. Brass kicks out just a touch weaker than factory 230 grain FMJ ammo. Am I just fortunate to not have to change springs? Or is there something I should look for?
My pistol seems to cycle just fine to me with the stock springs in my Springfield Range Officer. Brass kicks out just a touch weaker than factory 230 grain FMJ ammo. Am I just fortunate to not have to change springs? Or is there something I should look for?
Nightshift82- Posts : 43
Join date : 2020-06-18
Age : 41
Location : Western NY
Re: Changing 1911 springs?
No it should be good to go if you like how and where the brass lands. Most people make the mistake of going to low of a recoil spring and it hammers the frame.
James Hensler- Posts : 1245
Join date : 2018-01-15
Age : 55
Location : Southwest Florida
Re: Changing 1911 springs?
You don't say what recoil spring you're using now. A lot of people use a spring in the 10-12 pound range. If you go lighter make sure you place a buffer behind it on the guide rod.
Larry2520- Posts : 143
Join date : 2017-05-07
Re: Changing 1911 springs?
Irons or dot. If irons on a rack tight RO I'm not surprised it functions.
zanemoseley- Posts : 2688
Join date : 2015-07-11
Location : Cookeville, TN
Re: Changing 1911 springs?
Running irons. I think it's a 16# spring? Everything is bone stock on my gun.
Nightshift82- Posts : 43
Join date : 2020-06-18
Age : 41
Location : Western NY
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