1911 mag release spring tension

[sirdutch]

My 1911 spring needs to be lighter. I replaced my mag release with a Wilson Combat extended release. I lost my old spring or I would switch it out to my to my new one. What is the mil spec tension on a 1911 full size pistol?
I don't want it too light either. How many pounds of tension is ideal. The new mag release is not dragging so the spring is the issue

['ol shooter]

Get out the Dremel and cut half a coil and off try it, if it's not enough take another half coil off.

[Scotty]

Wolff sells a 5 pack or reduce weight springs from original to lightest for $9 plus shipping.

[JTROKS]

Instead of cutting try heating 1 coil at a time to red hot removing temper from a coil. You’ll still have the right length of spring but less tension.

[redhemi]

I would go with what Scotty or JTROKS has suggested. Cutting a coil only shortens the stroke not lessens the tension. I have a bad right thumb so all my 1911s get a reduced weight spring in the mag release.

[snacks]

try the number 1 or number2 wolff mag spring release. i forget which one i have in my pistols.

too light and it easily gets bumped in the holster.