hcf1976 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 What pound recoil spring would be best recommended for a STI 2011 40cal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomy Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I run a 12 pound in my 5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob01 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Yup I run a 12 pound Wolf in my in my 5" Eagle with 173 PF loads. My Eagle is set up like a bushing Edge. Buy a 12 and 13 pound and see which one feels and shoots best for you. Found the factory 14 pound to be too heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheers623 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Just another vote for 12 pound-ish spring... I've used both Wolf 12 and 13 pound springs as well as th ISMI 12.5 pound spring. Everyone has their personal favorite, but after 500-1000 rounds they both feel about the same to me. I've since settled on ISMI 12.5 just for the sake of simplicity in all of my .40 and .45 pistols that run 170-175 power factor ammo. Wolf springs work just as well, plus they give you a new firing pin spring. You'll be fine either way. Maybe buy an 11 pound and 14 pound as well so that you can try them and realize why the vast majority of shooters end up with something in the vicinity of 12 pounds... Hope that helps, Cheers623 DVC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcf1976 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Ok thanks guys I was thinking 12lb but wasn't sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hello: Try a 12.5lb and a 14lb ISMI recoil springs. Test both to see what works best for you and your shooting style. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob01 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 A pretty good video to watch about tuning recoil springs. I tried it and that's how I settled on the 12 pound. My double taps were tighter. On my Trojan .40 though i use a 13 pound for the same reason. Best to try a few and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I like the feel of the ISMI 11lbs sping in my STI Eagle 5". I started with the 12.5 lbs but found I like the impulse of the 11 better. It's just personal preference on feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbeck Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 We ran slow motion video on a range of recoil springs from 10-13lb with my lightened slide the difference in flip is dramatic and the "settling" of the gun is crazy to see how much impact a different spring has. Also the radius of the firing pin stop and mainspring weight is just as impact full on initial muzzle flip and the feel of the guns recoil. I could actually see the best spring for me was a 10lb and a 15lb recoil spring with a standard radius. The only way to know the best is to try them back to back. Short of doing this, just grab a 11-12 will likely be in the ballpark Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy27al Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 12 pound is the general consensus. However, you could try some different combinations such as 10-13 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theogre Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) I have an 18.5 in mine, running 180gr 170PF But after watching the video i might change. Edited November 28, 2014 by theogre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcf1976 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 The 12lb is working pretty good on 2 shot groups got a 10lb ordered to try and see how it feels and preforms but 12lb would be more than sufficent but im gonna do further testing.. This is my first STI and man is it WONDERFUL shooting Limited gun!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Ya 18 pounds is way heavy especially for a competition gun. Usually the ones pushing the 18 pound springs are the "tactical" guys. My springs are as follows Open 9mm Major--8 pound 40 Cal limited gun 6 inch(major PF)--12.5 pounds 40 Cal 6 inch Minor PF(3 gun)--10 pound 9mm Single stack--9 pound 45 Single stack 14 pound 45 Carry gun--16 pound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKT1106 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I would suggest you go to a site sponsor, like Shooters Connection, buy springs of the same brand in 3-4 different weights and take a few hundred rounds to the range and try each spring to see which one works best with your loads and your style of shooting. I tried a 10, 11, 12, 12.5, 13 and the recoil master and found that the 12 is best for me and my loads to get the gun back on target and the sights aligned. Springs are cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcf1976 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 I would suggest you go to a site sponsor, like Shooters Connection, buy springs of the same brand in 3-4 different weights and take a few hundred rounds to the range and try each spring to see which one works best with your loads and your style of shooting. I tried a 10, 11, 12, 12.5, 13 and the recoil master and found that the 12 is best for me and my loads to get the gun back on target and the sights aligned. Springs are cheap. Yeah im gonna do that got some ordered now and also gonna do some slide cuts to reduce slide weight then tune it in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal Bob Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 For those shooting 6" 2011's, what spring are you running? Mine came with a 12 lb, but I'm thinking of going to 11 lb. My loads are about 169 pf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrdy Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 5" .40 and the ISMI 14lb feels best to me sets the front back down quicker and seemed to soften recoil, 165 PF but I shoot way more 9 mm and the 14lb makes it feel much closer to my 9 mm 5" running 124 grn. @ 1100 FPS , ISMI 10lb spring,136 PF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFlynn Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 12# Wolf Variable recoil spring is superb. It would be very difficult to convince me otherwise in a 40sw edge/STI high cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 2 year old thread but I agree with your comment.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmug Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I have a 6 inch limited gun running a 12 pound spring. Running just a little north of 170 pf. I've done the slow motion test and this seems to be the best weight for me. I could go lighter, but it is a used gun with a higher rounds count. That coupled with a lot of slide cuts makes me wary of going any lighter. I tried shock buffs, but ran into reliability issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide4949 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 In case you forget what your spring rating is this might help Wolf Springs.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 IMO, spring weight also has something to do with the type powder your using. Ex...TG is a harsh powder compared to WST or N320 and using a 11,12 spring with TG, may feel like it is battering the frame. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 12.5 ismi ran it for a year. Now running 11 lb wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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