Colt spring ?

[Pappabear]

Colt rail gun. Has anyone noticed the Colt 1911 springs being "weaker" than other 1911's. When I rack the slide, there is very little resistance, like it has 4000 rounds through already and it's brand new.

So while shooting mine today , I went to the gun counter to rack the slide on another new colt, it too felt weak.

Anyway noticed the same, did you change it out? I am concerned about beating the gun up prematurely.

[Lincoln7]

Colt should have a 16# recoil spring and a 23# mainspring installed from the factory. Have you tried changing it out to see if it is the gun or just your imagination?

[Pappabear]

is the colt spring different weight than Springfields or Nighthawks etc?

[Timbonez]

I don't know about SA, but I believe Nighthawk rolls with a 19# mainspring and a 17# recoil spring.

[wetidlerjr]

Colt rail gun. Has anyone noticed the Colt 1911 springs being "weaker" than other 1911's. When I rack the slide, there is very little resistance, like it has 4000 rounds through already and it's brand new.
So while shooting mine today , I went to the gun counter to rack the slide on another new colt, it too felt weak.
Anyway noticed the same, did you change it out? I am concerned about beating the gun up prematurely.

I haven't noticed it being "weaker" to the extent of "very little resistance" in any new Colt I have bought.

[Bob Reed]

Hello,

I just acquired a new COLT Government Model this week and it has the same amount of resistance as the other COLT Government Models (providing they have fresh 16-Lb. recoil springs).

Since you should have a minimum of 5 new recoil springs on hand at all times for each pistol - why not just go ahead and order some new Genuine COLT Recoil Springs and install one and see how it feels.

[brianc3]

16lb spring for the S&W 1911 as well. I just ordered a few spares from Wolff the other day.

[Dave Berryhill]

Spend a few bucks, buy a new recoil spring and set your mind at ease.

[Pappabear]

Spend a few bucks, buy a new recoil spring and set your mind at ease.

Seems to be the consensus. Will do. Any issues with buying a Wilson combat vs Colt. I know the range has them in stock. What lb spring if I have the option, would you choose? I feel confident the Colts are weaker. My thinking was, maybe Colt makes sure they run even if it's tuff on the gun. Thought maybe that was common knowledge.

My son was dry firing my 1911's Last night. So I ask him if it felt " different". He is 12 so he is challenged to rack em sometimes. He can do it, but not easy. He noticed the difference.

I'll let you know how it goes when I change the springs out.

[Bob Reed]

Any issues with buying a Wilson combat vs Colt.

FWIW: I had a conversation regarding springs with a well known 1911/BHP Pistolsmith awhile back, and paraphrasing him, he said that he couldn't understand the love affair with after market springs and firmly believes that Factory FN-Browning & Factory COLT Springs are the highest quality available for HPs & 1911s. And I fully agree with him.

Here's a thread that shows what you'll get with some "after market" springs. http://www.handgunsandammunition.com...ead.php?t=8244