BrocDowns Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Building up a top end to finally shoot major PF with a Lone wolf 35 slide. I read where some ran 13lbs (which is what I currently use in my 34 so it's a little "broke in") or should I go ahead and get a 15lbs spring. Would there be any downside to running a 13lbs with major PF loads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjones Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I've had issues with 13 lb. Had to go to a 15. I had lots of issues with failure to go into battery. Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solvability Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 15 felt better in my 35 and it gives a long life with major - on the other hand I run the same gun in speed steel with a 13 and have forgotten to change it back before shooting major and only noticed when I cleaned the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimelarry Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 You could start with a 15 lb and then cut a coil or 2 off if needed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal82 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I've been going heavier to slow the slide down a tick so I can track the sights better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 13 is too light. I shot a 15 for a long time in a factory slide then in a lightened aftermarket slide. I don't shoot that gun as much these days but changed to a 17lb spring recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jacket Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I ran a 15 lb when I was running a 35 in limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxil343 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I tested everything from 11lb to 15lb in my 24. What I do is put two on paper as fast as I can at 7 yards and look at the group. If the second shot is low I go down in spring weight, if the second shot is high I go up in weight. For me the 13lb was best with my gun and load. Only problem was they didn't last too long, 700-1000 rounds, before struggling to return to battery and therefore causing feeding/ignition issues. I have settled on the Wolff 14lb spring and they run 100% for much longer. You really need to test different spring weights with your personal shooting skills/gun/load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrocDowns Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 I tested everything from 11lb to 15lb in my 24. What I do is put two on paper as fast as I can at 7 yards and look at the group. If the second shot is low I go down in spring weight, if the second shot is high I go up in weight. For me the 13lb was best with my gun and load. Only problem was they didn't last too long, 700-1000 rounds, before struggling to return to battery and therefore causing feeding/ignition issues. I have settled on the Wolff 14lb spring and they run 100% for much longer. You really need to test different spring weights with your personal shooting skills/gun/load. thats good info, apppreciate it fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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