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12/30/2005 5:16:41 PM EDT
Does anyone know what the recoil spring weight is on factory Colt Government?
12/31/2005 4:30:56 AM EDT
[#1]
Factory is 16 lbs, many including myself use an 18 1/2lb spring from Wolf Springs.
12/31/2005 4:40:40 AM EDT
[#2]
You must match the spring weight to the load being used.  Start at 16 lbs and try higher and lower weights while function firing your pistol.  When you find a combo (spring and ammo loading) that works without a hitch and consistantly throws the brass in a neat pile about 8 to 12 feet away, you are there.

The 1911 works very well with 230 gr ammo, lighter weight bullets (185 gr, etc) tend to be more problematic.