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Posted: 12/2/2023 11:40:03 PM EDT
My google-fu must be weak these days. Needing help with which weight recoil spring I should pick up for my 5" Prodigy.
I just want one on hand as a spare. I'm up to almost 2000 rounds and know that I'll likely need to replace it eventually if I start noticing problems. I mostly shoot 115gr at 1200fps. (Fiocchi factory loading) |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 11:10:39 AM EDT
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I want to say 10 lbs. I have the 4.25”, and it’s using a 12 lb currently.
There was a huge prodigy thread somewhere that had tons of info and I can’t find it. |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 10:56:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mb121]
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10 lb recoil spring and a 19 lb main spring should be in the 5”. I’ve actually dropped to a 9 lb in mine for ~200 rounds out of the 1k I have through it.
I will say though that the factory 10 lb spring is shorter OAL than a Wolff or WC springs I have on hand (12, 10, 9 lbs). |
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Posted: 12/3/2023 11:15:58 PM EDT
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Thank you both. I may just pick up a 9,10 and maybe 12 and see what it cycles the best with when it comes time to change.
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Posted: 12/3/2023 11:34:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bye_Felicia: Thank you both. I may just pick up a 9,10 and maybe 12 and see what it cycles the best with when it comes time to change. I was having issues with mine, and the issue turned out to be heavy duracoat on the rails and the disconnector dragging. Before I figured that out I bought all the recoil springs, 9 to 14 lbs. I think with all these springs I will find a perfect balance of function and control with a given load. Mine just runs like a scalded ass ape with the 12 lb, I’m going to try the 11 and 10 next time out.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/5/2023 11:39:09 PM EDT
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This is Dawson Precision’s recommendations:
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Posted: 12/6/2023 10:11:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Weste]
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I have have two 1911 9mm pistols.
The first is a Ruger lightweight commander that came with a 10 pound recoil spring. It would barely pass over the disconnector. It ran very well with a 12 pound recoil spring. My second is a Springfield Armory Prodigy. I am not sure what the factory spring is but I replaced it with a 13 pound spring and it runs wonderfully. |
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