Posted: 6/20/2012 11:14:59 AM EDT
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For a carry 1911, how often should I be replacing the mainspring? Leaning on the side of caution, once every 2 years?
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Brother Ken , when it comes to changing out the mainspring and reliable primer ignition, how do you feel about an 18 pound mainspring and a 14 pound recoil spring combination in a 5 inch single stack .45acp carried for self defense? Thank you. Too light, IMHO. I'd go no lighter than 23 main and 16 recoil, if you'll be shooting defense loads. |
the old fashoned test was to take UNLOADED pistol, insert new (not sharpened) pencil (best if had a BarSto logo on it)... insert in barrel, hold vertical, and let the hammer fall on the flat rubber eraser...if it cleared the barrel you were good to go... don't try this with a striker fired pistol, or you will worry about your Glock  or Star PD
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Quoted:
Quoted:
Brother Ken , when it comes to changing out the mainspring and reliable primer ignition, how do you feel about an 18 pound mainspring and a 14 pound recoil spring combination in a 5 inch single stack .45acp carried for self defense? Thank you. Too light, IMHO. I'd go no lighter than 23 main and 16 recoil, if you'll be shooting defense loads. Thank You very much. |