redtruck Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Forgive me if this has been covered somewhere but the only thing I could find searching was info for minor loads. My question is: which recoil spring should I look at for my G35 shooting major? The numbers work out to be a PF of 170 with a 200 gr xtreme plated bullet. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron169 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Each user had a different preference. Most style with a 15 pound, but your mileage may vary. I bought a 13-17 and experimented until I was happy. Just make sure that gun passes the vertical test after each spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob01 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I run a 15 pound in my 35 with my major 175PF load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtruck Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Just make sure that gun passes the vertical test after each spring. I don't know what you mean by the vertical test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron169 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Point the gun at the roof, pull the slide back and slowly walk it forward. As you get close to the slide gong all the way guard, let it go. Make sure it locks up all the way. If it doesn't fully lock up, can cause the gun to fire out if Barry, which can really be disastrous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtruck Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Point the gun at the roof, pull the slide back and slowly walk it forward. As you get close to the slide gong all the way guard, let it go. Make sure it locks up all the way. If it doesn't fully lock up, can cause the gun to fire out if Barry, which can really be disastrous Got ya! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 15lb here. What is your load exactly? A 200gr bullet in a glock is a bit on the edge for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtruck Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 15lb here. What is your load exactly? A 200gr bullet in a glock is a bit on the edge for me. 200 grn xtreme over 5.3 grns of longshot. Shoots nice and soft and was the most accurate of all the loads I tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain037 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 17 lb here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbf213 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 16# for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 15lbs worked best for me when I was shooting my G35; I was shooting 180gr bullets back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbeef54 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 So i am moving to limited and will also start pressing major rounds with my G35, my question is why the 15 lb over say the 22lb. Wouldn't the heavier spring dampen the recoil more? Or do i have that all wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polymer Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Slide cycles faster, pistol shoots flatter, muzzle doesn't dip as much when returning to battery, all of this translates to quicker follow up shots and splits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbeef54 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Ploymer, is that lighter or heavier springs, lol, thanks for all your help btw Im assuming lighter springs are what you are describing. Today i shot all day with my service .40 and ammo then at the end broke out my G35, with the minor ammo and 13# spring it was nice, with the heavier ammo, (still border line on major) i got a lot of muzzle flip, thinking more spring would help there, since i am getting muzzle rise not dip i could/should spring up? I have 13, 15, 17, 20, and 22# i can play with, and i am learning to make my own rounds Edited April 30, 2015 by evilbeef54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 He's talking about a lighter spring. I use a 15lb spring for major and switch to a 13lb spring for minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Where are you getting muzzle rise when the gun recoils or when it closes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbeef54 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 The muzzle is rising on recoil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polymer Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Muzzle will always rise on recoil, proper grip and technique will limit it. The recoil spring excels as the slide is returning to battery, pistol doesn't dip, and bounce around between shots/splits/transitions. Best way to demonstrate is lock slide back, then release slide using slide lock/release. You will notice with the heavier spring, slide slams forward, muzzle dips and front sight bounces around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtruck Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thanks for all the replies, great info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbeef54 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Cool thanks, i love tinkering with things, i shoot a lot but typically with stock duty/carry guns. This is the first gun i have really tried working on. Trying to get the right balance of loads and parts. Tried some new loads today with the G35, 1.140 OAL, 180gr berrys fprn, 5.2gr wsf... just need a chrono, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbeef54 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Muzzle will always rise on recoil, proper grip and technique will limit it. The recoil spring excels as the slide is returning to battery, pistol doesn't dip, and bounce around between shots/splits/transitions. Best way to demonstrate is lock slide back, then release slide using slide lock/release. You will notice with the heavier spring, slide slams forward, muzzle dips and front sight bounces around. okay that makes sense, especially looking at events separately. my question is since the muscle does climb on the initial firing would a heavier spring that would cause the muscle to dip help offset that climb or return back to say picture faster. I have 13 15 17 20 and 22# Springs and lately I have just been switching between the 13 and the 22 on the range in practice.I'm not noticing any dip with the 22 and slightly less climb I know most people say to run the 13 or 15 pound in the Glock, and I do understand that it's all personal preference,I am just trying to take in as much information as possible and get this running as good as possible however for me I am finding that the heavier spring keeps the sites more online. again maybe I am just used to the heavier recoiling service weapons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polymer Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Pair the correct spring with the power factor... I don't know what the power factor is on those particular rounds you have. It does come down to preference, but almost everyone and all high level shooters will go with a lighter spring. The more experienced the shooter, the more noticeable/beneficial the lighter spring will give. The absolute best way to determine is to run some drills and time yourself. Don't go by feel, go by time. Edited May 2, 2015 by Polymer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbeef54 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Cool, thanks, should be getting a chrono in the next week or so. That will really help get everything dialed in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novock Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 #13 for me. just like how fast the sights come back to target. I run the SJC weight and a thumbrest too. really fast followup shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencerattix Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I use the red Zev spring. I think it's 14 lb and it works well. I'm shooting 172 PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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