Ruger Ruger with a stiff slide?

Addicted2Gunz

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Yea, I think I'm going to stay away from them too. I'll stick with the traditional ,one less variable.
 

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In their 5 inch SR1911s in 45ACP Ruger used to use a recoil spring that was a little over 18lb . Colt uses one that is about 16lb in their 5 inch 1911s in 45ACP although Colt uses the size of wire and number of coils or that is what they told me when I called them. Of course they have dual recoil springs in some of their new pistols.

I have bought springs from Wolff over the years and been happy, although I often buy them through Brownells and thinking of Brownells one can also buy a digital spring gauge, although it is not real easy to use it.

https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=1911+pistol+recoil+spring+tester&ksubmit=y
 

azpoolguy

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Have you checked to see if someone has installed a square bottomed firing pin stop? That would add to the slide racking issue.
I thought about this also. I have installed flat bottom firing pin stops in all my 1911s but I have not noticed the difference as much as recoil springs and main spring changes.
 

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Have you checked to see if someone has installed a square bottomed firing pin stop? That would add to the slide racking issue.
No, I haven't checked that but the problem went away when I put the recoil spring from my Dan Wesson Specialist so I think I found my issue.
 

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I always replace every spring with Wolff, even on a brand new pistol. Thus, I know where I started and how this new pistol compares to the fleet. Of course no one should ever mimic my goofy procedures. :) Enjoy your new 1911! Glad you found the problem.
 

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Sounds to me like you do not have a problem until you use the gun. The type of ammo you are using will also impact what type of spring you want. If you are using heavy loads, you would want a heavier spring. if you are using light loads, you would want a lighter spring. RIAs come standard with 18# springs. I would shoot the gun first before I decided what to do with the spring. As you use the gun, the spring will get lighter also. Not to say you shouldn't buy other springs. But, it doesn't sound to me that there is a problem yet. By the weights everyone is talking about, I am under the impression that this is a 45.
 

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Doesn't the strength of the hammer spring and contour of the bottom edge of the firing pin stop control the rear word movement of the slide and the recoil spring just returns the slide to battery. I choose recoil springs by how little bounce I get when the weapon is returning to battery to set the sights where they were upon firing.
 

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Bottom line is this Rick-------Mainspring and Recoil Spring are a SYSTEM and must work together for the pistol to be "Happy"......
 

Sure Shot Rick

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I agree. That is why I brought it up. I balance mine for easier faster and more accurate recovery and follow up shot placement. Each shooter and weapon need to jive together. It can be rather shooter specific. You are correct.
 

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