SR9 Recoil Spring

[hobbs38]

I know this has surely been addressed before but I cant find any answers so forgive me for asking again. I bought pistols for both of my daughters to shoot. one is a Ruger SR9 the other is a Springfield XDM 9mm. Both had problems with ejection (weak wrist). I put Wolff reduced power recoil springs in the Springfield and problem was solved. However Wolff does not make springs for the SR9. Is there any one out there making reduced power springs for it?

 

[Gun Fan 70]

Mr. Galloway at Galloway Precision.com is the guy to talk to for all of your SR9 custom needs. As long as it's not an SR9c, they should be able to fix you up.

 

[Yawn]

but please do let us all know what you find!

 

[boomer1]

Do get hold of Eric Galloway at Galloway Precision. He set me up with a solid steel guide rod with a stock-equivalent recoil spring assembly for my SR40. It works great for me. He should be able to help you with your SR9.

At the time, he mentioned that he would different weight recoil springs available. He is a good guy, and I would recommend his products to anyone.

Happy New Year!
boomer

 

[agentadam]

If they don't offer a reduced recoil spring I know allot of people cut 5 coils off of their Glock for competition.

 

[jhearne]

Another +1 for Galloway, I've tested the guide rod kit and it does have various springs available.

Josh

 

[Egalloway]

Thanks for positive feedback guys. Glad to be offering some useful parts. Let me know if we can help you out Hobbs.
Happy and safe new year to all!!!

 

[Cheesewhiz]

I know this has surely been addressed before but I cant find any answers so forgive me for asking again. I bought pistols for both of my daughters to shoot. one is a Ruger SR9 the other is a Springfield XDM 9mm. Both had problems with ejection (weak wrist). I put Wolff reduced power recoil springs in the Springfield and problem was solved. However Wolff does not make springs for the SR9. Is there any one out there making reduced power springs for it?

hobbs38, welcome to the forum.

I don't want you to take this wrong but reduced power springs are used by competitive and casual shooters firing lower power factor ammunition. As you probably know the reduced power spring allows the gun to cycle properly with these lower level loads.
Your daughters limp wristing ("weak wrist") their new guns is a shooter issue not a gun issue. The vast majority of women can be taught to shoot a 9mm pistol properly and eliminate limp wristing, it just takes a little training and practice. If someone has a limp wristing issue with a pistol they most likely have other problems that also should be addressed.

 

[hobbs38]

Thank you everybody for your help. I just got the phone with Mr. Galloway and I will have a new guide rod and reduced power spring in the mail.
As soon as I get it, I will post the results.
Thanks again,
Hobbs

 

[Yawn]

please do post them and thanks!

 

[Yawn]

I don't want you to take this wrong but reduced power springs are used by competitive and casual shooters firing lower power factor ammunition. As you probably know the reduced power spring allows the gun to cycle properly with these lower level loads.
Your daughters limp wristing ("weak wrist") their new guns is a shooter issue not a gun issue. The vast majority of women can be taught to shoot a 9mm pistol properly and eliminate limp wristing, it just takes a little training and practice. If someone has a limp wristing issue with a pistol they most likely have other problems that also should be addressed.

What would be an example of a lower power factory 9mm round? Also, even though the reduced power springs are made for competition, wouldn't this technology solve a problem of limp wristing as well? Is it bad for the gun long term or something like that?

 

[sparks701]

Reduced springs with full power loads will cause more wear and tear on the gun. Possibly more felt recoil, depending on how light of a spring you go with. Cheese was right they are ment for loads with less powder (lighter reloads).

 

[hobbs38]

I should have mentioned that 99% of what we shoot is hand loaded lead bullets that I cast myself. As most know, you have to keep the velocity down on lead bullets to prevent leading in the barrel. For carry purposes however, we do use factory ammo. I have tried different shooting methods with the girls to solve the limp wrist issue but that has not worked 100%
I should also mention the problem exist with factory loads as well. I dont think I would want to shoot factory loads all the time with a lighter spring but with Galloway's, its a drop in captive rod and sring so it is no big deal to put the original rod and spring back in.

 

[sparks701]

I hope you get it worked out for your daughter, I think she will really love the SR9. Very soft shooting.