16.5 lb is the stock spring for a 1911 & I almost never use anything over 17.5 but I do use variable rate springs even with +P ammo.
I've never given variables a long term chance. Why the preference?
I think they perform a little better over a wider range of ammo (recoil level).
Come to think of it, I've never used a variable weight spring with an EGW FPS. I'll have to leave myself a note to try that. Not a huge thing, but maybe that would offset some of the hand cycling issue.
"Hand cycling" ? When......as in racking the slide to chamber a round when the slide is closed? or clearing a jam?
If so, yes, they are marginally different in feel from a non-variable spring but way better than racking a slide with a 20 lb spring, if that's what you are referring to.
That's another reason I don't like really heavy springs.......most guys simply cannot easily rack a heavy spring as it should be done.......& Commander lengths are even worse, IMO.
Never had/seen the need for an EGW or other more squared type if FPS either.
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