The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - My Kimber Compact's slide is too stiff for my wife..

orionengnr · February 21, 2013, 11:07 PM

First, is she cocking the hammer first? That will make racking the slide easier.

Second, yes, you can buy different weight recoil springs--Wolff sells them in (IIRC) one-pound increments. You can also buy a "calibration pack" which will have five or so springs, each in different weight. http://www.gunsprings.com/

You may have to juggle your carry ammo to match a lighter spring. You can also look into using a square-cut FPS with the light spring, and perhaps be able to use your current ammo.

Lots of options--don't give up.

February 21, 2013, 11:07 PM	#10
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	First, is she cocking the hammer first? That will make racking the slide easier. Second, yes, you can buy different weight recoil springs--Wolff sells them in (IIRC) one-pound increments. You can also buy a "calibration pack" which will have five or so springs, each in different weight. http://www.gunsprings.com/ You may have to juggle your carry ammo to match a lighter spring. You can also look into using a square-cut FPS with the light spring, and perhaps be able to use your current ammo. Lots of options--don't give up.