Cowguy Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 What weight spring are you using in your .45s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 i have an old comp'd gun, #12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethirt Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Used to run the standard 16 pound springs but I recently switched to a 14. it helps with stage is where you have to load from the table because it makes the weapon easier to rack from the front slide. Makes the gun shoot a little flatter too from what I can tell. I put a shock buff in as well, just to keep the gun from taking too much punishment. Seems to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 With real Hardball or defensive loads: 16# With IPSC/IDPA 160-170 PF stuff: may go down to a 14#, depending on how that particular gun/ammo combo feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 14 for major PF; 12 for bullseye loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 After much experimentation, i've been using 13-14 lb springs for years. seems to be just right for uspsa major pf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal Bob Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 16lb-factory loads, 14lb-major pf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterboy Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I run a 16# in my 45s for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I use a 16# spring. Like Wolff Springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I was running a 16lb'er but the slide started to perculate on ejection and wouldn't close the slidem until I thumbed it. I can't complain though, it has over 50000 rds on it - the original spring from STI. I only had an 18lb Wilson Combat spring so in it went, runs as it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) 15# Wolff progressive 12.5# Wolff progressive. Edited August 1, 2021 by Dranoel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRPOperator Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 14 or 16 depending on the purpose of the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) On 8/1/2021 at 6:51 AM, RePete said: I was running a 16lb'er but the slide started to perculate on ejection and wouldn't close the slidem until I thumbed it. I can't complain though, it has over 50000 rds on it - the original spring from STI. FLG has one like that on his shelf of broken parts, it is squashed down and worn flat, about as strong as a fresh firing pin spring. The guy he built the gun for just didn't see the point in replacing springs as long as the gun went off. Oh, yeah, he also has a cracked slide from that same customer. Edited August 8, 2021 by Jim Watson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Jim Watson said: FLG has one like that on his shelf of broken parts, it is squashed down and worn flat, about as strong as a fresh firing pin spring. The guy he built the gun for just didn't see the point in replacing springs as long as the gun went off. Oh, yeah, he also has a cracked slide from that same customer. Yeah I get it. No cracked slide nor damage of any kind. It won't happen again. need to get some 16# springs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I've used 12.5lb. Wolff springs for 10years. I change at about 4000rds. 174PF loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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