jklp Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) Hi all, I'm finally back in the game after a long hiatus and picked up a Shadow 2 OR for USPSA Carry Optics class. Will a middle of the road middle aged shooter tell the difference between a 11-pound recoilspring and 12? My buddy said to get a 12, but I can only find 11 locally. TIA Edited July 21, 2022 by jklp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himurax13 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) You will need to go to an online vendor such a Cajun Gunworks, CZ Customs, Patriot Defense, or Wolff Springs to get a larger variety. The ammo you use will determine what spring you will need. Edited July 21, 2022 by himurax13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Pick your spring based on what gives you the best return to zero. Take a slow mo video of yourself shooting and see how the muzzle behaves, adjust from there. Yes 1 pound can make a difference for any shooter, but this may be a low yield endeavor depending on your level of participation and recoil control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm2953 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Doubt you can tell a difference. 11 will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_Chimpo Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 39 minutes ago, jpm2953 said: Doubt you can tell a difference. 11 will be fine This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friedrich_der_Grosse Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 I think 11lbs is just the safest bet, as from what I understand it's not gonna make the slide completely smash the frame up after every shot to the same violent degree as an 8lbs or 9lbs recoil spring. If you happen to wanna use slightly hotter ammo then 13lbs is what I'd tell ya, but as I said previously, 11 is the most likely to work. Just buy a CGW Recoil Spring Calibration kit, switch the spring after each half or each full magazine, and stick to the one you like most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnbb33 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Run an 11 pound CGW in mine. It works fine, runs great, and returns nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravofox Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 go to cajun gun works and get the tuner pack, try them all until you find one that ejects the brass to the right spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 No, no, no. Nobody cares where the brass ejects to, just that it ejects, reliably. What we DO care about is sight return. You're looking for the spring that has the front sight (or dot) returning to the same spot (your POA) after the recoil. For my particular setup (Shadow 1, RTS2), bullet and load, and grip/shooting style, a 11# works best. With a regular iron sight, it was 10#. You have to try different combos to find out what works for you (and that may change over time). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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