Recoil Spring Weight

[buttsm]

Would anyone know the recoil spring rate in a commander? I loaded 400 rounds too light, and they do not function the slide correctly. I would like to change to a lighter spring rather than pull apart and reload 400 rounds.
Thanks
Mike

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

Check Wolf Springs web site. That info will be found there or by an e-mail to them. I put a standard 16# spring in my 5" SR that came from them.

 

[loaded round]

You could also check Brownell's catalog or website. They list numerous types of lighter recoil springs for the 1911. I believe that Brownell's also lists a recoil spring pack of 3 springs so that you can custom tune your Ruger SR1911CMD.

 

[dakota1911]

Brownells or Wolff and get a spring pack of several of different weights. Maybe a call to Wolff and get a calibration pack for a Colt Commander.

 

[SweetWilliam]

What was the load you loaded? Because I would think a stock spring should handle just about any lite load.

 

[mrbumps]

The standard weight for a commander in 45 ACP is generally 18.5. I would try a 16, unless the loads are extremely light, then you may have to go even lighter.