Recoil spring

[TacopsDep417]

How many here changed there factory recoil spring to a slightly heavier recoil spring. Does it make recoil softer, less pounding and wear tear on frame?

[m850168]

Heavier spring adds slide speed while returning to battery - the recoil will feel different and the frame will get beaten in different spots, but it's not the same as something like a shok-buff, which actually absorbs some of the energy instead of moving it to a different part.

Lighter loads, regular spring replacement, and regular lubrication are my preferred ways to avoid wear.

[Garandimal]

How many here changed there factory recoil spring to a slightly heavier recoil spring. Does it make recoil softer, less pounding and wear tear on frame?

Broad brush question.

For an all steel Springfield 1911-A1, factory is 16#.

This will run everything, but an 18.5# spring is recommended for heavy (230 gr.) ball and tactical loads.

A little easier on the pistol, a little slower on the recovery due to muzzle dip.




GR

[Eureka1911]

And on the other end I run a 12# spring in my SA target. I also have a 20# MS and a reduced radius FPS. Most of my shooting is with 750 fps match loads and 830 fps practice ammo. Both with 230gr FMJ.

[JTROKS]

Last time I shot 124 grain JHP 9Major out of my Springfield Armory 1911 I used an 18lb recoil spring with shockbuffs. The gun was snappy but the front sight snaps right back down to the center mass of a silhouette target. Recoil is straight back with no torquing effect associated when shooting 230 grain 45 ACP 1911s.