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PHANTOM309X  [Team Member]
8/7/2011 10:34:19 PM
I want to order new recoil springs. Which ones do you recommend?
GunnyG  [Team Member]
8/7/2011 10:43:58 PM
http://www.gunsprings.com/Semi-Auto%20Pistols/KIMBER/Custom,%20Gold%20Match,%20%26%20Hi-Cap%20Polymer/cID1/mID32/dID412

Kimber 5" pistols all use the same springs as the Colt 1911 Government 5" pistols.
Click here for Colt 1911 Springs

  • Factory recoil spring are the same as the Colt with .45 ACP using 16 pounds, Super .38/9mm using 14 pounds.
  • Factory hammer spring (mainspring) is rated at 21 pounds.
  • Magazine springs for the 7 & 8 rounds are the same as Colt.
  • All other misc springs are the same as the Colt Government
PHANTOM309X  [Team Member]
8/7/2011 11:46:13 PM
Thank you. Any recommendations on spring weight change?
GunnyG  [Team Member]
8/7/2011 11:56:02 PM

Originally Posted By PHANTOM309X:
Thank you. Any recommendations on spring weight change?

Unless you are shooting some hot reloads, 16 lbs is I've ever needed in my DW.