1911 9mm recoil spring weight

[ma96782]

And, don't forget about the proper lubrication of your firearm.

Aloha, Mark

 

[rjmt]

And, don't forget about the proper lubrication of your firearm.

Aloha, Mark

LOLLL - I've been shooting 1911 since 1968 - they taught me to strip and clean a 1911 in basic!
I usually strip it every 300 rnds, since much of my shooting has been just one mag a day while testing springs and different mags
my range sessions are in the front yard so almost never exceed 50 rnds a day
and 1911s do work in the rain!

 

[ma96782]

LOL. Good for you.

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"Proper Lubrication" as in also......
Besides the "correct spots"....
Using some kind of grease on the rails (even barrel, spring guide, etc...) or oil?

"I use ___xyz product/brand_____ so I KNOW it's good stuff."

"Nah.....Whale Poop is the best."

OK, Ok, ok.....no matter, it's all up to YOU.

BTW.....I use grease.

That being said.......

So now you've figured out that springs can make a difference.



OK, Ok, ok.....
Don't take anything personal here.


Aloha, Mark

 

[rjmt]

years ago, others told me to find the ammo my firearm liked and stick with that load

then I discovered Wolff springs - and the World changed for me

Ruger, Smith, Glock, even HK, they have them all

 

[rjmt]

Do you change out your springs in your 10-22 when you switch to Stingers?

I just found out Volquartsen make springs for my Ruger Mk II target pistol for CCI Mini Mags and Stinger

just ordered a set

 

[galvweld]

Have a Colt 1911 9 mm with Match barrel. Cleaned and oiled gun repeatedly. Two thousand rounds fired before issue. Have had great success with no malfunctions with handloads until recently. No idea how many rounds were fired by previous shooter. Slide doesn't go into full battery. Tried different reloads of 115 to 125 grains bullet. Seems ok with remanufactured ammo. Has factory dual springs. First question. Outer spring has red paint on one end. What should be correct orientation? Follow up question, should I consider replacing old springs? Brownell is out of stock on both outer and inner. Other sources offer single spring.

Please point to source for proper spring. Please recommend a recommended weight spring.

Thanks

 

[Toxic6]

A bit of history...the 1911 as Browning designed it for the 45 ACP cartridge was engineered to use a 14lb spring.

I think mines currently sitting at 21lbs or 24lbs (I forget which)…he'd probably flip out if he seen what I was shooting out of it too

 

[galvweld]

Are you shooting .45 or 9mm?

 

[Toxic6]

Are you shooting .45 or 9mm?

45 (super is why I went all hoss on the spring, along with some other stuff)

 

[rjmt]

Have a Colt 1911 9 mm with Match barrel. Cleaned and oiled gun repeatedly. Two thousand rounds fired before issue. Have had great success with no malfunctions with handloads until recently. No idea how many rounds were fired by previous shooter. Slide doesn't go into full battery. Tried different reloads of 115 to 125 grains bullet. Seems ok with remanufactured ammo. Has factory dual springs. First question. Outer spring has red paint on one end. What should be correct orientation? Follow up question, should I consider replacing old springs? Brownell is out of stock on both outer and inner. Other sources offer single spring.

Please point to source for proper spring. Please recommend a recommended weight spring.

Thanks

I run single springs in both my 1911 9mm and .45
sorry I can't help
but it does eject, just doesn't go into full battery after stripping a round out of the magazine
have you tried a different mag incase your mag lip is damaged and offering increased resistance

 

[galvweld]

Two Colts and one Wilson. Sadly same issue with all three. New area of problem after years of right function.

 

[Cerberus Group]

Remember, there's 2 springs in play during the recoil cycle...the action or otherwise called the recoil spring, and the hammer spring. Another thing that affects the recoil impulse, is the firing pin stop...specifically the shape at the bottom.

As for 9mm spring rate...10-12lb single spring.

 

[galvweld]

Ten -twelve is understandable. Hammer spring and firing pin stop exceed my limits of working internally. Good student lacking instructions.

 

[Cerberus Group]

Just letting all know, that's there more force to overcome when the slide moves rearward... and to use a single spring in the 10-12lb range...as asked by the OP.

 

[rjmt]

Remember, there's 2 springs in play during the recoil cycle...the action or otherwise called the recoil spring, and the hammer spring. Another thing that affects the recoil impulse, is the firing pin stop...specifically the shape at the bottom.

As for 9mm spring rate...10-12lb single spring.

Less Bauer make a very fine firing pin stop with a radius between a flat bottom and full radius
I noticed a difference on my .45
for my 9mm, I run a full radius stop

 

[rjmt]

Remember, there's 2 springs in play during the recoil cycle...the action or otherwise called the recoil spring, and the hammer spring. Another thing that affects the recoil impulse, is the firing pin stop...specifically the shape at the bottom.

As for 9mm spring rate...10-12lb single spring.

during a quick search, I could not find a Colt dual spring replacement
you may try a progressive spring from Wolff until they are back in stock

Wolff Variable Power Recoil Spring 1911 Government 13 lb

With Variable Power recoil springs, the space varies between coils with less space between coils at one end and more space between coils at the other...

www.midwayusa.com

at least it will tell you if the spring is your issue

I run a full length guide rod on my 9mm

 

[Cerberus Group]

Less Bauer make a very fine firing pin stop with a radius between a flat bottom and full radius
I noticed a difference on my .45
for my 9mm, I run a full radius stop

The radius at the bottom was changed because the calvary would carry the 1911 with an empty chamber, and found it more difficult to chamber a round while riding...thus the gradual radius was made...unfortunately it made the recoil impulse a bit harsher.

A square bottom firing stop, like those made by EGW, put the 1911 cycling back to original Browning design. When installing, just break the edge that contacts the hammer, so it rides smooth.

 

[galvweld]

Much help from all. Thinking might be experiencing "glock bulge." Just ordered a basic tool that my reloading bench lacked. Will do penance following confession. Lyman case gauge will be here late Thursday from Amazon. If this helps, all good. If not then will purchase other springs. YouTube shows easy change of trigger spring. Wouldn't know that if this Forum wasn't supported by informed and intelligent shooters.

 

[Cerberus Group]

The best thing to get for a loader is a both a case and chamber gauge. A case gauge is for length, a chamber gauge will measure both length and other parts of the cartridge...diameter, shoulder etc.

Not nit picking buuuuuuuut, when I hear a 1911 part called something odd it throws flags extremely fast.

Trigger spring...no such thing in a 1911. Not going to trash the Youtube person too bad...but if that's what they're calling it....hmmmmm

 

[galvweld]

My bad. Hammer spring. Thus, my ignorance is revealed. Not YouTube, my bad. Have length gauge and calipers, which I exercise. Looking forward to using proper tool. May still pursue additional springs, as I like to learn and have better experiences with shooting. Only recently acquired brass from another source. Normally all my brass for reloads originate with shooting it first.