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Re: Heavier springs on the 1911 ? doubletap #3995121 04/14/10
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,230 Rainy Western Wa MallardAddict Campfire Tracker
MallardAddict Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,230 Rainy Western Wa	I too dont like too much spring, i think all of mine currently have 17# springs and shokbuffs

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Re: Heavier springs on the 1911 ? doubletap #4011749 04/20/10
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 104 Northwest Rainforests H Hillbilly375 Campfire Member
Hillbilly375 Campfire Member H Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 104 Northwest Rainforests	Originally Posted by doubletap The gun was designed for a 16.5 lb spring with a slightly radiused firing pin stop while shooting 230 grain hardball. Shock buffs were a solution to the extra battering after the beveled fps. Heavier springs are not necessary and can cause more problems than they cure. Well said! If you want to anger a conservative, 'Lie to him'; if you want to anger a liberal, 'Tell him the truth'!

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