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James K · March 30, 1999, 11:45 PM

I mentioned on another thread that a lot of spring problems with the M1911/A1 type guns can be alleviated by making sure that the recoil spring guide is rounded off rather than flat on the front end. It should look a little like a 9mm hollowpoint rather than like the end of a barrel. It's easy to round off if it is flat, and this can work wonders. Nothing wrong with full length or two piece guides, but KISS, at least until you know the simple won't work. (Lest I be misunderstood, KISS means Keep It Simple, Son.)

March 30, 1999, 11:45 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I mentioned on another thread that a lot of spring problems with the M1911/A1 type guns can be alleviated by making sure that the recoil spring guide is rounded off rather than flat on the front end. It should look a little like a 9mm hollowpoint rather than like the end of a barrel. It's easy to round off if it is flat, and this can work wonders. Nothing wrong with full length or two piece guides, but KISS, at least until you know the simple won't work. (Lest I be misunderstood, KISS means Keep It Simple, Son.)