Okay, I'm old ,stupid and forgetful. Can someone remind me the correct factory spring weight for a full size 1911 45 ACP. I seem to remember 16.5 lbs, but am not sure, Also seem to recall the Gold Cup used a lighter spring?
TIA
Ed
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Okay, I'm old ,stupid and forgetful. Can someone remind me the correct factory spring weight for a full size 1911 45 ACP. I seem to remember 16.5 lbs, but am not sure, Also seem to recall the Gold Cup used a lighter spring?
TIA
Ed
Per Wolff Springs
CONVENTIONAL RECOIL SPRINGS - .45 ACP
•Reduced Power...: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Lb.
•Factory Standard.: 16 Lb.
•Extra Power........: 17, 18.5, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, & 28 Lb
I seem to remember seeing a chart like that on a Nowlin spring package one time but of course I have forgotten what I did with it. Oh, well.
I thank you much, sir!
Ed