dstein Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 I remember reading somewhere here that a user replaced the stock recoil spring in his 40 S&W STI Edge with a lighter one to prevent it from nose diving after each shot. Has anyone done this? If so, what weight of spring (how many pounds) did you use? Did you have to add a buffer to the guide rod? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PharmDShooter Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 I had a stock edge and put a 17lb main spring and 12lb recoil spring. It seems to have helped a little bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillGarlandJr Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 12# is a good place to start for a lighter recoil spring. I know of some folks who run 10 and 11# recoil springs in theirs. I have an "Edge Like" limited gun I've been messing around with and am currently running an 11# in it....very nice with 180grn / 170ish pf loads. The front sight comes right back down on target with no dip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T-Free Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I run 12lb Wolf recoil spring and a 17lb Wolf mainspring with 2 coils cut. I have no nose dip with the 12lb so im not going to go any lighter. 200gr Blues Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dstein Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 2 hours ago, PharmDShooter said: I had a stock edge and put a 17lb main spring and 12lb recoil spring. It seems to have helped a little bit. Good to know. Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dstein Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 2 hours ago, BillGarlandJr said: 12# is a good place to start for a lighter recoil spring. I know of some folks who run 10 and 11# recoil springs in theirs. I have an "Edge Like" limited gun I've been messing around with and am currently running an 11# in it....very nice with 180grn / 170ish pf loads. The front sight comes right back down on target with no dip. Thanks, Bill! Seems to be the consensus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kilrb Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I’m running 12# and 17# ISMI Springs in Brazos a Edge with 180 grain, shoots pretty flat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dstein Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 56 minutes ago, Kilrb said: I’m running 12# and 17# ISMI Springs in Brazos a Edge with 180 grain, shoots pretty flat Thank you. Looks like many folks here run this setup. Appreciate it. Darrell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ARac40 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I run a 10# recoil with a rubber buffer and a 15# main spring. No muzzle dip or any other issues pushing 180 gr. @ 170 pf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sauza45 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Yes I also run 12# wolff variable recoil with a 17# main spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dstein Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 2 hours ago, sauza45 said: Yes I also run 12# wolff variable recoil with a 17# main spring. Good deal. I appreciate your feedback! Darrell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waktasz Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 11 or 12 # variable in my current gun, which has a super heavy frame and lightened slide. A stock edge may be different. I would recommend getting one of the wolff recoil calibration packs and trying them all. I used to run a 10# in my 6 inch gun, but that didn't feel great in my 5" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muncie21 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I have an Edge which I'm currently trying to determine if the 10# progressive spring is better for me than the 11#'er. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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