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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:29:50 PM EDT
my reloads are lighter than factory. i enjoy the softer recoil. however, my RO champion cant cycle them reliably

Can i replace the recoil spring to get it to cycle the loads? if so where can i get a lighter spring?
Link Posted: 8/22/2018 3:33:31 PM EDT
[#1]
Yeah, most likely worth a shot.
Link Posted: 8/23/2018 8:51:12 AM EDT
[#2]
try wolff gunsprings
they sell all kinds of lbs.
Link Posted: 8/24/2018 6:24:51 PM EDT
[#3]
10-12# should be about right.  Some go lighter than that.

https://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Wolff-19112011-Recoil-Springs-P3487.aspx
Link Posted: 9/23/2018 9:41:19 PM EDT
[#4]
I just bought from Brownells;

I settled on 10, But I found the 8 was not too light either.
By the time it's over come the hammer spring there not too much left of the recoil.
Link Posted: 11/26/2018 4:51:46 PM EDT
[#5]
Out of curiosity, what kind of malfunctions did you experience, and did a lighter recoil spring solve the issues?

If so, what weight did you settle on?
Link Posted: 11/26/2018 5:31:12 PM EDT
[#6]
You may also want to check the mainspring.   Springfield routinely ships their guns these days with a heavy mainspring.  With light 9mm loads, it can be difficult to get a gun to cycle reliably even with a very light recoil spring.   I would replace the mainspring with a 19 or 17 pound spring.
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