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    questions on P-II

    Two questions about my 2005 P-II;
    1- for a relatively light reload for 230 gr bullets (e.g., loading manual starting load, or just a tad heavier), what weight operating spring is correct? I am tossing brass a considerable distance, and I know it is past time to replace spring.

    2- I have a Wilson Combat leather holster. The sharp front slide serrations on my P-II dig into the leather, preventing a clean draw. Suggestions? Will a plastic holster mar the blueing? I like the holster but for this 'stickiness'.

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    All holsters will mar the finish, plastic ones just do it faster.

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    Regarding the spring, IIRC Colt was at one time shipping its Gold Cup pistols with a second spring, rated for 'powder puff' target loads. It was 12lbs.

    If it were my gun, I'd probably go for 14lbs. That's still not too light for the occasional standard-pressure load. There's even an argument that 14lbs IS the original standard spring rate... but that's another matter.

    Springs aren't too expensive. Wolff sell 'spring calibration packs', with springs of varying weights. Maybe that could prove useful.
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    I have a 14# spring in my PII for shooting loads that are close to minimum (700 FPS) and have used a 12# for some that were under minimum.
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    Had 2 Premier IIs and have a CC with same serrations.
    They should be called "holster files". Wouldn't have them if had a choice.
    I took sand paper to the CC to reduce the cutting edge of the serrations and all other sharp edges. Might not be your choice.
    But I'm not concerned with bluing, it will be gone soon enough no matter what holster you use.
    Jim

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