Originally Posted by
JonInWA
I view ANY deviation from the OEM recoil spring assembly with immense skepticism.
I'll freely admit that an experienced shooter/reloader can derive some benefits from tuning a spring/recoil spring guide around a specific load(s)-Wolff Gunsprings, and others have well-deserved reputations and quality components.
BUT-(and it's a big "but") how many of us legitimately have the skills, both shooting- and reloading-wise to truly benefit from such screwing around?
I think that the Gen4 spring set-up was a desirable (and necessary) upgrade for Glocks firing the .40, and quite probably the .357 SIG, (and possibly the 10mm) cartridges, from both an operability with rail-attached lights and gun longevity. I question the need for a double-nested spring (both Glock and/or aftermarket) in 9mm Glock platforms other than the G26.
It's not as if Glock doesn't have engineers who analyize this stuff.
If you want your Glock to run reliably, particularly in its role as a PDW or a self-defense gun, I suggest keep the screwing around to a minimum; i.e., to sights, OEM connectors, trigger spring configuations, etc. I'm a big believer in practicing, competing, and training with one's gun, with a minimum of necessary modifications to said gun.
Now if you just want a range toy, have at it. But a cursory search of any Glock-centric website will find numerous discussions about compromised function/reliability with after-market recoil spring components. Some of us consider that sort of thing to be a bit of a clue.
Best, Jon
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