1911 recoil springs
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 4:41 pm
When it comes to 1911 (government) recoil springs, does brand really matter?
Most of the Ed Brown springs are close to $11, a brand called ISMI are around $6.50. If the Ed Brown springs are really better I'm willing to pay the extra cash. If not, $4.50 makes a difference when I'm going to order 10 or so springs.
What does it mean when a spring is 'variable power'? I only assume that it means it is OK to stretch that spring to add weight.
Lastly, if I post a picture of a recoil spring of an unknown weight next to a #10, can anyone here make a decent guess as to what the unknown is? I'm told the Baer hardball pistol I've been shooting has a #18 spring in it. However I don't think that's what they put in it as it cycles 200gr SWC on 4.1gr of green dot just fine.
Most of the Ed Brown springs are close to $11, a brand called ISMI are around $6.50. If the Ed Brown springs are really better I'm willing to pay the extra cash. If not, $4.50 makes a difference when I'm going to order 10 or so springs.
What does it mean when a spring is 'variable power'? I only assume that it means it is OK to stretch that spring to add weight.
Lastly, if I post a picture of a recoil spring of an unknown weight next to a #10, can anyone here make a decent guess as to what the unknown is? I'm told the Baer hardball pistol I've been shooting has a #18 spring in it. However I don't think that's what they put in it as it cycles 200gr SWC on 4.1gr of green dot just fine.