I seem to remember a 22 lb recoil spring but don't

by Hobie , Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Saturday, December 13, 2014, 12:40 (3574 days ago) @ Slow Hand

quote me. A quick google shows 14-20 lb springs. I think that depends on whether you are going for a soft shooting target gun or a barn-burner throwing .357 JHPs. There's data out there.

http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/38-45_safestop.htm

http://www.handgunsmag.com/ammo/ammunition_1911_hot_rods/

http://www.tinyurl.com

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Sincerely,

Hobie