zoid 24 Posted February 26, 2012 Alright I have successfully brought my 45ACP loads down to 4.3gr of Accurate #2 with a 200gr lead bullet (use this info at your own risk though). Now these are real light/soft shooting loads and finally I am getting a stove pipe here and there as well as the slide not locking back on the last round. Probably locks back half the time. So what lbs recoil spring you guys think I should get to help the gun cycle? Stock Kimber is 16lbs for full size 1911 according to their site. I may push this to 4gr, but after that I might as well through them. I use 4gr for 124gr 9mm rounds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted February 26, 2012 http://blog.wilsoncombat.com/1911/a-guide-to-1911-recoil-springs-by-wilson-combat/ what size is your frame? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted February 26, 2012 10-12 lbs buy both install the 10 lb with a buffer and see if the buffer gets beat up if so install the 12lb... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoid 24 Posted February 26, 2012 http://blog.wilsonco...-wilson-combat/ what size is your frame? Full Size/5". I was thinking going to just a couple under, you think 10-12 too light? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted February 26, 2012 Just go down one increment of weight. You want to use the heaviest weight spring that produces acceptable reliability for the most longevity of the gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted February 26, 2012 I was going to say the same thing, maybe try a #15 first. They aren't expensive so why not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted February 26, 2012 Just go down one increment of weight. You want to use the heaviest weight spring that produces acceptable reliability for the most longevity of the gun. I was going to say the same thing, maybe try a #15 first. They aren't expensive so why not. I third that motion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoid 24 Posted February 28, 2012 I dowsed the gun in oil prior to shooting it and now all the rounds lock the slide back. Maybe it was running a little dry? I hadn't lubed it for... mmm... yeah it had been a while. So I think you guys are right, go down a pound at a time. I don't think I'm gonna bring the charge down much lower then where it is now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites