ProGunGuy Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 this is the first time I have used a spring rate other than stock. I bought a 13# and tried it last night. The feeling was kinda strange. the recoil felt "spongy". it ran fine with my loads. is this something I just need to get used to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBruin Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 is this something I just need to get used to? You may also want to experiment with a few different weights to find the spring that works best with your grip and load combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo11 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I have a 11 pound in my 34 if your reloading you can also tune your load to your gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirLoin Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 How many rounds did your old recoil spring have on it before you replaced it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I ran an 11 in my old G-34 3rd. Gen. and it was perfecto..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProGunGuy Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 How many rounds did your old recoil spring have on it before you replaced it? about 2k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuey134 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I must be weird or something, I never noticed a difference when I changed recoil springs. I was getting a few malfunctions so I switched from the stock spring to an 11lb spring, but it wouldn't lock up all the way when I tested it so I went with a 13lb spring. Works great every since, but I can't feel a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 this is the first time I have used a spring rate other than stock. I bought a 13# and tried it last night. The feeling was kinda strange. the recoil felt "spongy". it ran fine with my loads. is this something I just need to get used to? Check out this benos forum video..: High Speed Spring Video Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntphd Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I really like the 11lb spring in my G34. If you run an 11, however, conventional wisdom suggests using a lighter striker spring (there are a number of threads on this subject on this forum). The lightened striker spring, in turn, yields a nicer trigger pull. I've found, however, that I have to use Federal primers with this configuration, if I want it to go bang on every shot. Again, I think this is pretty common among folks using the 11lb springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyes4targets Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I run a 13 lb spring in mine and ive never had an issue. The 11 lb spring was a different story. Sometimes the gun wouldnt go completely into battery, so i'd suggest the 13lb. I have run over 5000 rounds before i change my springs out, or once a year, whichever comes first. P.S. I'm running just plain old factory ammo through mine, if you run reloads you can get away with different springs. Just test before going to the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamann Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Well, I went back to the stock striker spring in my 34, and with the 13lb recoil spring it started coming out of battery. Switched to a 15lb. and now I'm good to go. Could tell absolutely no difference between the two at range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProGunGuy Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 one thing I noticed is that my reloads, with the 13# spring seem to have more scorch marks, which is usually indicative of case not sealing. it disappers with the stock rod. Could the 13# be unlocking earlier due to less spring force? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. B Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 one thing I noticed is that my reloads, with the 13# spring seem to have more scorch marks, which is usually indicative of case not sealing. it disappers with the stock rod. Could the 13# be unlocking earlier due to less spring force? I believe you are right. I have noticed that I get a small amount of scorching with a 13# spring as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 My 12lbs recoil from glockworx doesnt work well after 3-4k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirLoin Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 That's normal for almost every recoil spring. My 12lbs recoil from glockworx doesnt work well after 3-4k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Never had a problem before on my older glock 35 and i shoot morethan 5k works fine... I guess thats what it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirLoin Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 The stock Glock spring is more than 12#, so it will wear out longer. But even stock Glock springs are supposed to be replaced every 3-4K rounds. Never had a problem before on my older glock 35 and i shoot morethan 5k works fine... I guess thats what it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 You are right, its good to have one as a back up... I like lighter recoil for fast reset on my front sight,, i light load though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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