Replace recoil spring

[Maxmack]

I need to replace recoil spring in my full size nitron what would be best 12,15 or 18 lb spring. How would the different spring affect the performance of my gun.

[old-lefty]

the factory wt is 16#
lighter spring for lighter loads likeSWC for bulleye shooting
18# for +P loads

some folks run 18# springs regardless - I think that is risky in the long term. The stronger the spring the faster the slide returns to battery - can cause unnecessary wear.

[Trikegodtroll]

Is it just due for replacement?

[silversport]

I tried an 18.5lb spring in a lightweight framed 1911 pattern pistol and didn't like it...went back to the standard 16lb spring for a full sized 1911 pattern pistol and 230GR standard velocity ammunition (I use mostly Speer Gold Dot for carry and anyone's 230GR FMJ for practice)...

I found great success with any of my 1911 pattern pistols and ISMI brand 16lb recoil springs...(Kimber, SiGARMS, 3 Colts, Springfield and a Taurus...)

Bill