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I have a 1911 wondering when do you replace the recoil spring?
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Posted : 19/02/2025 10:39 am
Probably after 2,500 rounds depending. Test by moving the slide out of the battery and see if spring will push it back into battery on its own.
Posted : 19/02/2025 10:53 am
Theres is signs you can notice when you should change your spring:
- Slide feels sluggish when cycling
- Does not return to battery
- The ejection pattern changes
- Increased feel in recoil that was not there before
- The recoil will feel snappy coming back
Posted : 19/02/2025 12:30 pm
Every 3,000-5,000 rounds. If it feels like crap before that, change it. Better safe than sorry when it comes to cycling.
Posted : 12/05/2025 1:17 pm