Mar 4, 2020 · Here is a great video by Charlie Perez @CHA-LEE regarding recoil spring and mainspring weights as well as FP stop profile and recoil impulse. Part 1: Spring and FPS …

Jan 21, 2024 · Several 2011s can run a really light (7-8#) recoil spring, still cycle fast, feed reliably and return to POA. CZ Shadows running 130pf loads - most competitive shooters run an 11# …

Sep 17, 2024 · Those are on the heavy side of standard 9mm 'factory' weights for a 5" 1911/2011 - 19/20lb mainsprings are a bit more normal on 9mm - and quite a few builders use 11-13lb …

Apr 2, 2019 · 2011 Recoil Analysis (Steel vs Plastic Grip) By Frieday April 2, 2019 in 1911-style Pistols Share Followers 0

Mar 26, 2021 · There have been enough questions about which recoil spring to use that I thought I'd post this. These spring rates apply to any caliber in an uncompensated gun. Also note that …

Mar 11, 2019 · I regularly get questions about tuning the Recoil/Hammer Springs or Firing Pin Stop angle on 1911/2011 pistols so I figured I would create a Technical Discussion video …

Mar 30, 2011 · Dropping the mainspring weight allows the hammer to be recocked much more easily. This has the same effect as reducing the recoil spring weight as a way of decreasing …

Feb 16, 2022 · A fellow Classic shooter in the Netherlands does use lighter bullets, light recoil spring and buffs to short stroke and create a shorter/faster cycle and seems really satisfied …

May 26, 2020 · What weight recoil spring for STI 2011? By fieryotaku May 26, 2020 in 1911-style Pistols Share 0

Mar 2, 2025 · I generally like the stock springing of the staccato XL. My gripes, however, come when it gets dirty. The gun runs into failures to feed and/or very sluggish feeling slide …