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1st January 2008, 10:46

fafnir

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Mil-Spec recoil spring

Have a Mil-Spec, took it to the range for the first time last month.
Feeding was good, accuracy was good, but, the slide didn,t always
close...occasionaly I had to push it with my thumb to get it into
battery. Has anyone else had this poblem??? and can it be resolved
by changing out the factory spring for a stonger one
Thanks...

1st January 2008, 11:46

RF Plumber RF Plumber is offline

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A lot of guys trade out the recoil spring right away. Try a 16 lb. Wolf spring. Your Mil-Spec should run just fine with that.

1st January 2008, 22:02

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My factory recoil spring was weak. I replaced it with a wolff 16lb one.

2nd January 2008, 05:57

Jolly Rogers Jolly Rogers is offline

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Originally Posted by fafnir

May have just been a rough spot in the chamber or a little drag on the breech face. Shoot it some more. I had 2 or 3 of those in the first 100 rounds with my Loaded. Works fine now. Joe

5th January 2008, 01:16

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As Jolly and others have said - can be a common issue with a new pistol. Change the recoil spring if you wish. It could have been built with a 14lb spring versus a 16# spring - had that on a few of my NIB Springers assembled in Brazil.

Just shoot it - it will loosen up!

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5th January 2008, 20:03

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I put in a 16lb Wolf spring and have had no problems. Works great...

9th January 2008, 19:49

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This is my cherry post. I had the same problem with my Mil-Spec...2-3 FTFs with every 100 rounds or so fired. Very inconsistent when it happended and with which magazines (I've got three different makes) and I've got over 600 rounds through it now. Mil-Specs are supposed to come with a 16lb recoil spring. One of my shooting buddies told me to go to a 18lb spring. I called SA customer service today and the very nice gal told me I could send it back but they may not be able to replicate the problem. She recommended ordering a recoil spring pack from Wolff Springs (www.gunsprings.com) and trying some stiffer springs until I find the right one. Individual springs run $7.89 but I ordered a pack of five (16, 18.5, 20, 22, & 24) for $35 today. I'll give you the range report next time out.

9th January 2008, 20:13

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Going with a heavier spring may help with FTF issues by forcing the slide into battery harder. Just keep in mind that springs work in both directions, and a stronger spring will retard the rearward movement of the slide and can cause FTE issues and actually worsen the FTF problem.

Stick with the stock recoil spring, unless you plan on using either light or hot loads. If you're having issues, it is likely due to magazine or extractor issues - a stronger spring may only mask the problem.

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9th January 2008, 20:15

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I have bought 6 Springfields over the past several years and have been involved in many other fellow shooters SAI purchases and have noticed 4 issues that were consistant will several of these pistols.

1: Tight chamer - Polish chamber

2: Rough feed ramp - Polish feed ramp (be careful)

3" Improperly tuned extractor - tune extractor

4: Weak Recoil Spring - Install wolfe 16# Spring (my factory springs were 14# or so it seemed)

Of course this is only my opinion, and experience. I'm sure I will be corrected in short order

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9th January 2008, 20:34

BeatNavy96 BeatNavy96 is offline

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I agree with #4 - the recoil spring feels pretty weak compared to my other 1911. Wolff recommends starting with the strongest spring and stepping down. SA customer service recommended starting with the 16lb spring and stepping up judiciously. I have a hunch that my stock spring isn't 16lb anyway so hopefully a 16lb Wolff spring will cure it.

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