RussellJohnson Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) I have done a lot of reloading with 115grain Xtreme plated hp and 115 grain jacketed hp montana gold bullets. Power factor differs on my loads but is between 125 and 140 power factor. I am not worried about weight just what will give me the best performance and accuracy. I have not experimented with recoil springs and was just wondering what advice any of the shooters have experience with and any advice ya'll have. Thanks Edited January 7, 2014 by RussellJohnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertl35 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I shot with a 14 lb spring when I had a 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirveyr Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 13# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Captured 13 lb. with SS guide rod from Glockmeister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Givo08 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I use a 13# captured with a Jager guide rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Search function still work on the forums?? I'll bet there are 20 threads on glock recoil springs already. And damn near every one of them will tell you a 13 pound spring is the best option. A few run 11's but not many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 typing is free..who want to search.. 13lb.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G17 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 13lb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calishooter Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I use 13 lb with 124 and 147 gr. bullets with no issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdcr Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 11# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mell531 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Wolff 12lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamisonMcCollister Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I use the the 11# Wolff springs in a SS guide rod. I use the 147 grain. It just feels the softest recoiling and accuracy is excellent. I'm consistent 920 FPS at 135 PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I tried an 11, 12, 13, and 14 lb spring. I settled on a 13 lb ISMI with Jager guide rod. 124 gr FMJs with N320 ~132 PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledoc Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks guys....I found out what I needed to know for my G34 upgrade...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck in C Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 If you go lighter than 13 lbs you may have to use a reduced power striker spring for the gun to reliably go into battery. And then you may have light strikes. I don't know why some combinations work in some guns and not in others. I was unable to go lighter than 13 lbs with my 34 no matter which striker spring I used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwrun Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Supposedly Vogel uses 11lbs recoil spring with a factory striker spring. At least that's what he reportedly told folks in a class he instructed that was reviewed on pistol-forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesquire Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Wolff 12# with 1-2 coils cut off is working great for me right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosher Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 13# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnin2live Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 #13 with full zev springs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDunn Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I have an 11# spring for G34 I am trying out at the next uspsa match. I use an 11# in my cz so I just decided to try 11 for the G34. It is in but havent tried it out. I was just reading on another forum and they said an 11# spring is only used by "gamers" and is really dangerous if you use a stock striker spring. Anyone ever heard of this? Do I need to get a lighter stricker pin or go up in weight on the recoil spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa-XD45 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I used a 13# with 147g FMJ or plated bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockRacegun2 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 The "dangerous" comment might be relating to the slide not going back into battery fast enough. There is a simple test you can do to see if the springs are working together - the recoil spring (or springs if you are using a combination), the striker spring and the extractor spring. Being sure the firearm is not loaded and no magazine, rack it and pull the trigger in a safe direction. Keep the trigger held back, pull the slide back and slowly let it forward. The slide should easily go to battery ("snap" into battery). If it hesitates going into battery, either the recoil spring can be increased, or the striker spring can be decreased. I calibrate striker springs using a digital food scale (set in ounces) - set the spring on end and compress it using the Glock tool down the center.until the steel rod end of the tool just touches the scale and do it a few times to get a good average. It might not match the manufacturer's number, but you will now have a good reference and can change springs up or down, knowing what you're doing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallz Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I run a reduced striker spring with the extended firing pin and #13 recoil spring on SS rod. All ZEV and working great and a good balance. Prior to the extended FP I had a few light strikes. Tigger pull is a a tad over 2.5lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ES13Raven Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 For those that chose a 13# spring over an 11# spring - was it reliability issues, going into battery etc.? Or did the 13# spring shoot better / flatter for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob01 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I use a 13 pound as I feel it shoots flat and doesn't beat up the pistol at all shooting my 125 HAP bullets at about a 135 PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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