Recoil spring for Remington Rand 1911

dchristian

November 23, 2003 14:45

I have Remington Rand 1911 45 dated 1944 in its original condition. I have been shooting it a little and feel I should replace the recoil spring. I see Wolff makes a 16lb and an 18.5lb spring. The first is for normal hardball loads and the second is for "heavier loads". Since I only plan to shoot normal 230 grain amunition, should I buy the 16lb spring? If anyone has any other suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks,
dchristian

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  njretcop

  November 23, 2003 15:02

  dchristian,
  
  What kind of a problem are you having with your Remington? What makes you feel you need to replace the spring? Is the weapon mal-fuctioning?
  
  You state that it is all original. Why not keep it that way unless it does not fire?
  
  I have an all original 1943 and shoot it all the time. I was just curious.
  
  
  
  Charlie
  
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  Pearyw

  November 24, 2003 05:40

  I generally use a 17 # spring for all around use. I also add a spring buffer to all of my 1911 style pistols to protect the frame.

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  madmarc0

  November 24, 2003 16:31

  A good rule of thumb is to change the spring with a newer one ( I use 16lb.) if you are going shoot it. keep the old one.
  
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  Xracer

  November 25, 2003 03:41

  If you need to change the recoil spring, 16 lb. is the factory (and military) spec.

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  dchristian

  November 25, 2003 04:49

  Thank all of you for the information.
  dchristian

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