Feb 20, 2012 #1 Eric_williams Well-Known Fanatic Joined Jan 24, 2012 Messages 212 Location Broken Arrow, OK What pound recoil spring you all running in your 1911.? Mainly those of you that reload
Feb 20, 2012 #2 mike cyrwus .223 Joined Sep 17, 2010 Messages 4,827 depends on your load. 16# is factory spec 1911 govt, you can usually go down to a 14# for slightly under factory loads. For defense, if its reliable, a 16# is fine. 18# are fairly popular for stout defense loads and factory, well crimped ammo.
depends on your load. 16# is factory spec 1911 govt, you can usually go down to a 14# for slightly under factory loads. For defense, if its reliable, a 16# is fine. 18# are fairly popular for stout defense loads and factory, well crimped ammo.
Feb 20, 2012 #3 Eric_williams Well-Known Fanatic Joined Jan 24, 2012 Messages 212 Location Broken Arrow, OK The one I have is pretty stout I would bet it's an 18# I want to load just enough to make major pf
Feb 20, 2012 #4 mike cyrwus .223 Joined Sep 17, 2010 Messages 4,827 16# will be fine, try a 14# too, see how they feel. Swap the 14# out every 1500 rounds.