PBristolJr Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Here's my setup at the moment, Glock 34 gen3 with FO front sight, magwell, and a different extended mag release. Locally I've been buying cases of 9mm for 219 out the door, which seems like a good price to me, I'd like to get my recoil down a little bit and it seems the most popular spring is the 13# but mostly for reloads? I have reloading equiptment but it's set up for .45 acp at the moment.. Any help would be appreciated, I also plan on grip taping the gun soon. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hello: I use a 13lb ISMI recoil spring for factory loads as well as reloads. I also use a 4lb Wolff striker spring so it goes bang all the time. The 13lb spring makes the pistol have less flip and is reliable. The 11lb recoil spring is a little light for me since I like quick reacting pistols. Just as a note I like lighter bullets in my Glock 34 and I am using 121 Montana Golds at 131PF. Start collecting brass now and start reloading soon Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBristolJr Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 So the 11# cycles slower but with less flip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hello: I find with factory loads the 11lb gives more flip since the slide goes back faster and is slower moving forward. The 13lb is a great balance for me and feeds more reliable. Get the 13lb and shoot it alot. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBristolJr Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 I see, I'll order a 13# and a 4# striker spring tomorrow. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS101 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Just make sure you understand the way to safety check the pistol with light springs. With my set-up, 1 13# spring (with about 3000 rounds) barely (and slowly) allows the gun to go back into battery during a function check. I do the function check after each match/practice so I know when I need to replace the spring. I also have a new 13# spring in my bag for when it fails the test..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hello: My ISMI 13lb spring is still going strong after 5000 rounds or more (I lost count). Those springs last a very long time. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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