Paul Burtchell Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) I had this happen a couple of times today during a match and could not figure out what was going on. I came home and was able to duplicate the scenario with dummy rounds. I know what is happening but not why?? Scenario: Round in chamber, a couple of rounds in mag, perform mag change with full mag, if you insert the new mag with a little too much force the slide goes back about a 1/4" or so and takes the gun out of battery. Any ideas other than not being so forceful on my mag changes?? My pistol has had the Springer Competition trigger job performed but is using a stock recoil spring and guide rod. Thanks... Edited September 10, 2011 by Paul Burtchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Paul, Are you sure it is the stock recoil spring? The scenario you just described is dead on for a recoil spring that is too light. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I had the same thing happen to me last week at a CCW match. Couldn't figure out what was causing it. This was the first time I even shot it. Had the stock spring and one of Rich's heaviest guide rods-4 oz. Would the extra heavy guide rod be a factor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Paul, Are you sure it is the stock recoil spring? The scenario you just described is dead on for a recoil spring that is too light. Rich Thanks Rich, Well, i can't be 100% sure. Nothing was noted on the invoice, but I guess that doesn't necessarily mean that it wasn't changed out . What is the factory rated 9mm spring for these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powder River Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) Paul, Are you sure it is the stock recoil spring? The scenario you just described is dead on for a recoil spring that is too light. Rich Thanks Rich, Well, i can't be 100% sure. Nothing was noted on the invoice, but I guess that doesn't necessarily mean that it wasn't changed out . What is the factory rated 9mm spring for these? I agree with Rich. The factory springs are around 18.5 LBS you can go as low as 14 lbs before you start running into issues. Edited September 10, 2011 by Powder River Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Follow Up: 18# Wolff recoil spring installed. PROBLEM SOLVED. Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQuietMan2 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I noticed this when pressure was taken off the grip safety during reloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynes_world_45 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Paul, Are you sure it is the stock recoil spring? The scenario you just described is dead on for a recoil spring that is too light. Rich Thanks Rich, Well, i can't be 100% sure. Nothing was noted on the invoice, but I guess that doesn't necessarily mean that it wasn't changed out . What is the factory rated 9mm spring for these? I agree with Rich. The factory springs are around 18.5 LBS you can go as low as 14 lbs before you start running into issues. i have had problems with 14...I stick to 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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