jpm2953 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 anyone tried going lower than the factory 12lb? which one did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m700 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I thought the factory spring was more than 12.I'm running a 14 in my x5 and a 12.5 in my legion. Poundage measured by what package says not spring checker which I need to getSent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm2953 Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, m700 said: I thought the factory spring was more than 12. I'm running a 14 in my x5 and a 12.5 in my legion. Poundage measured by what package says not spring checker which I need to get Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Legions come with a 12 and a 14. Currently running a 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I'm running the factory 12. I've considered playing with lighter springs, but it seems like not many have and some that did had issues. I also worry about going to a standard 1911 spring which is shorter. Going to a much shorter and lighter spring seems like it could cause issues. The main issue I would expect is can it fully chamber the first round when you load 23+1 in a gun that's dirty 100% of the time, because that is what match conditions will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I am running a 11# Wolff 1911 Spring in my X5 Legion running 147 gr with a PF of 130. Gun runs flawless. I have tried the 10# Wolff 1911 Spring but did not see or feel much difference in recoil. The only issue I had playing with recoil spring weight is due to bad ammo. Since I went away from that ammo the gun has had zero non user induced failures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyr264 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Also running a 12lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hello: I am running the 12.5lb ISMI 1911 recoil spring. I tried the 8, 9, 10 and like the 12.5lb the best. It just feels better with my 124's at 131PF loads. I also used a timer to make sure it was not the Eric effect kicking in. This is on a regular X5 with a legion grip and stainless guide rod. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I had been using a Wilson Combat 12# recoil spring for my X5 with legion grips. It cycles and returns the dot quickly with my 124 Gr 130 PF loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styro Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Try these guys. Great company. Great customer service. Good prices. Fast shipping. https://www.gunsprings.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwithnoname Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I am running a Wolff 11lb spring. I haven’t had any malfunctions and it’ll cycle with a 23 round mag at the start of stage. I run 124 grain 130 pf ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 For the guys using 1911 spring, are you using the stock guide rod or the gray guns fat one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 32 minutes ago, rishii said: For the guys using 1911 spring, are you using the stock guide rod or the gray guns fat one I have ran the stock X5 Legion guide rod and I am currently running the Spring Precision Tiungsten guide rod. I believe the Grey Guns Fat one would work fine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 9:39 AM, Boomstick303 said: I am running a 11# Wolff 1911 Spring in my X5 Legion running 147 gr with a PF of 130. Gun runs flawless. I have tried the 10# Wolff 1911 Spring but did not see or feel much difference in recoil. The only issue I had playing with recoil spring weight is due to bad ammo. Since I went away from that ammo the gun has had zero non user induced failures. same, both 11 and 10 pound springs worked fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli_a Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 I really gotta try 124gr in my legion. It seems that’s what everyone is using. I got a lot of 147 that I gotta burn through first tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merldizzle Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I was running the DPM progressive system and ended up battering my go gun *thumb rest [generic]*. Now I shoot either a stock 12 pound or 14 pound spring with 147 grain reloads with springer tungsten guide rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Factory 12 at MP 130. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KindredGhost Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) *Disregard! Someone posted this exact question a few posts down from this one! Thanks guys! Hey quys, quick question regarding factory vs. aftermarket springs. From a physics standpoint, seeing that the sig springs are cut longer, wouldn’t that mean that when compressed it’ll have more tension than that gov. size springs? I always wanted to ask that but was afraid of sounding like an idiot. I got over it because i gotta find out. KG thanks in advance! Edited July 16, 2020 by KindredGhost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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