Single Stack 1911 Internal prep - 45 and 9mm -

[speeddreamz]

so I'm debating which to shoot and what kind of recoil springs and all that, ive got

a Kimber Target 2 Stainless in 9mm - Target Sights


and a Springfield MC Operator in .45 - Night Sights


No mods, was thinking about springs, guide rods and other legal parts to be used in an USPSA single stack match...

Any advice on low recoil springs? etc.

Someone said something about getting a kit which has diff parts diff weights etc.

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14lb spring feels great on my .45ACP 1911 with Major PF loads. Not sure what people spring 9mm 1911's though.

I can say I have shot that very model (the 9mm SS 1911) and it is an extremely soft shooter in stock form.

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Spend the money on ammo instead. Full length guide rods really don't offer any appreciable benefit and I suspect that additional practice will have more benifit than spending money on springs or other internal parts.

Given that though, springs should be replaced on a regular basis and the proper spring weight is really driven by the type of ammo you use. After you shoot enough to justify replacing the factory springs you will have enough expeience to decide for yourself if a different spring weight will benefit you.

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I used a 7lb recoil spring in the Springer 9mm 1911. I believe it came with a 9lb spring from the factory.

[speeddreamz]

Spend the money on ammo instead. Full length guide rods really don't offer any appreciable benefit and I suspect that additional practice will have more benifit than spending money on springs or other internal parts.

Given that though, springs should be replaced on a regular basis and the proper spring weight is really driven by the type of ammo you use. After you shoot enough to justify replacing the factory springs you will have enough expeience to decide for yourself if a different spring weight will benefit you.

Internals i did mean springs... I already have a full length guide rod