Recoil Spring ?

[LAKings22]

Has anyone used the flat wire recoil spring from wilson combat in there 1911? Is it better then the regular recoil spring?

How do I know which # recoil spring is best for me. I saw a few ranging from 8# to 24#

[osxgp]

Has anyone used the flat wire recoil spring from wilson combat in there 1911? Is it better then the regular recoil spring?

How do I know which # recoil spring is best for me. I saw a few ranging from 8# to 24#

I haven't used the flat wire spring personally but it requires that you use a full length guide rod from my understanding. Nighthawk Custom sells them as well as a kit. The flat wire is supposed to last much longer that the standard springs according to those companies.

http://www.nighthawkcustom.com/shop/guide-rods/everlast-recoil-system.html

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I haven't used the flat wire spring personally but it requires that you use a full length guide rod from my understanding.
http://www.nighthawkcustom.com/shop/...il-system.html

Not quite the case...

I purchased this kit from Wilson a few months ago for my Auto Ordnance 1911 GI and my 1911 has been running fine...

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Flat-Wire-Recoil-Spring-Kit-Full-Size-45-ACP/productinfo/614/

[LAKings22]

The wilson combat flat wire spring is the one I have in mind, since im planning on getting away from the full lenght guide rod. The question I have is, is it recommended over the standard recoil spring.

[DArBad]

The wilson combat flat wire spring is the one I have in mind........... The question I have is, is it recommended over the standard recoil spring.

Not really. What is RECOMMENDED is that you use the right spring weight for the load you anticipate using.

[RCinright]

I tried one maybe just me but no sginifcant difference...

[SNCaliber]

you do not need a full length guide rod, it is a drop in replacement, my sig 1911 came stock with a flat wire spring, the main advantage of a flat wire spring is supposedly it lasts ten times longer than a conventional recoil spring

[LAKings22]

I went ahead and ordered the flat wire recoil spring kit from wilson combat with the stainless plug. Thanks everyone for the help

[DArBad]

I went ahead and ordered the flat wire recoil spring kit from wilson combat with the stainless plug. Thanks everyone for the help

Congrats, let us know how you like it.