TheStagePlan Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) So I hate to be the one to post another about glock recoil spring weights. But I couldn't find an ideal answer for my question through the search tab. I just purchased a glock along with a zev enhanced kit that came with all the bells and whistles minus the guide rod and spring. I currently have the gun complete using the factory guide rod and spring which shoots fine. I ordered the 11lbs guide rod and spring to test out i have been shooting american syntec 115 grain box says 1130 fps gun shoots fine with this setup however I am looking to shoot steel challenge and would like to play with an 11 lbs spring with the lightened slide using this ammo does this sound about rite ? open to any recommendations zev has not sent out the package yet so I can tailor my order before noon Glock g34 dragon fly slide zev dimpled barrel zev fulcrum trigger with 2 lbs striker ZEV components; Stainless steel Firing Pin safety & Firing Pin, FPS Spring, (2lb) Striker spring and ZEV Backplate. Edited January 31, 2017 by TheStagePlan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagePlan Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 also im interested in putting a rmr on it in the future should i order another heavier spring ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Part_time_redneck Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Wheels, Not exactly the same but I hope this helps. I have a 34 Gen 4 that I now run in open. Originally I was running Production using this setup. Vogel trigger w 4.5 lb striker spring 13 lb recoil spring Fiocchi 158g FMJ. @ 950 fps Powder puff rounds and the gun ran perfect with that spring. Now for open. Carver trigger w 4.5 striker 11lb recoil. MG JHP 115's, CCI SPP, 9.2g VV 3N38. @ 168 PF. LW barrel & Jager 4 port comp. When I went to open build I also experimented with springs. Tried a 13 and a 13 with 1 & 2 coils cut; difference was so small it's hard to tell. Seems like the dot tracks back to index better with the 11 so I stuck with it. Keep in mind my slide is not lightened and gun is very heavy w weighted magwell. My my advice on springs would be to get several and experiment. No two shooters are the same and while I might like one with your gun, you might prefer another. All about what feels good to you and runs 100%. Sure you know a Glock is basically just a balance of springs and unfortunately, no two guns are exactly alike. But enough rambling, if you had a stock weight slide I would advise getting a 13lb also but with a lightened slide I would think the 11 would be a good starting point. I know this is not a good answer but like all the opinions out there, the choices are endless. Hope it does well and you enjoy it. Great looking gun. Let me know what you find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 11 might be ok with a lightened slide. 13 is probably more reliable though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I found the 13 to be the best also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagePlan Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 brooke what is your setup youfound the best to be with what application ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sx2gl35 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Where is the best place to find a 13# recoil spring (captured) for a Gen4 G34? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRadcliffe Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 On 2/26/2017 at 4:29 PM, sx2gl35 said: Where is the best place to find a 13# recoil spring (captured) for a Gen4 G34? This is a bit late but jagerproducts.com has some rods and springs. I use the Jager heavy captured rod since I had some wolff springs and couldn't be happier. They have wolff springs listed but not a 13lb, so you could go with the normal sized rod and ISMI spring and be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiII Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I've been using an 11lb ISMI recoil spring for the last 7000rds in my production gun shooting 147s at ~130pf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxj66 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 When I shot production with a 34 the 11 would not run reliably when the gun got dirty or without a light striker spring. 13 always functioned well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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