Different recoil springs for +P?

Shmackey · February 20, 2002, 02:10 PM

Just wondering what the party line is on changing out recoil springs in, say, 9mm pistols for shooting +P. I want to keep shooting inexpensive FMJ at the range but I don't know if I can then carry +P reliably.

croyance · February 20, 2002, 08:26 PM

On my Beretta, I change out springs for +p. The stock springs are kind of light.
My Kahr is rated for +p ammo, so not on that one.

In general, yes.

Lennyjoe · February 21, 2002, 02:39 AM

Im picking up a G19 and am planning on using +P for personal defense and was wondering also if I should go with a Wolff spring instead of the factory one. Any inputs on this?

George Helser · February 21, 2002, 03:18 AM

Shmackey,

The P7 is designed to shoot +P+ ammo with the original springs.

If you ever have a spring break, I recommend you replace it with an original HK spring.

Regards,
George
In sunny Arizona

stans · February 21, 2002, 06:58 AM

My S&W 439 came with a 14 pound spring, it now wears a 16 pounder for +P loads. It will function with standard pressure loads as well, but the brass lands about one or two feet from the gun and the slide feels like it cycles a little slow.

New_comer · February 21, 2002, 07:08 AM

George,

I'd second your advise, but a P7 ??

where did that come from?

Pardon my saying, but your aim sucks

bountyh · February 21, 2002, 01:20 PM

The Wilson spring kit for my BHP came with three springs: standard, light (for target loads) and heavy for +P. So, they obviously think it's important to adjust your recoil spring to the load. I would agree.

George Helser · February 22, 2002, 02:44 AM

New_comer,

P7?

Shmackey did not mention a firearm. I just gave Shmackey the benefit of the doubt!

USPs have good qualities but you might give the P7 a try.

Regards,
George
In sunny Arizona

February 20, 2002, 02:10 PM	#1
Shmackey Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,117	Different recoil springs for +P? Just wondering what the party line is on changing out recoil springs in, say, 9mm pistols for shooting +P. I want to keep shooting inexpensive FMJ at the range but I don't know if I can then carry +P reliably.

February 21, 2002, 02:39 AM	#3
Lennyjoe Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Ohio Posts: 1,150	Im picking up a G19 and am planning on using +P for personal defense and was wondering also if I should go with a Wolff spring instead of the factory one. Any inputs on this? __________________ If you see a Military man or a Vet, stop him and say "Thanks".

February 21, 2002, 07:08 AM	#6
New_comer Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2001 Location: Manila, Phil. Posts: 1,004	George, I'd second your advise, but a P7 ?? where did that come from? Pardon my saying, but your aim sucks __________________ Regards, New_comer USP9F, Remington 870 "It not in the size of the thing, it's how you use it..."

February 20, 2002, 08:26 PM	#2
croyance Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2001 Posts: 3,604	On my Beretta, I change out springs for +p. The stock springs are kind of light. My Kahr is rated for +p ammo, so not on that one. In general, yes.

February 21, 2002, 03:18 AM	#4
George Helser Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2000 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 242	Shmackey, The P7 is designed to shoot +P+ ammo with the original springs. If you ever have a spring break, I recommend you replace it with an original HK spring. Regards, George In sunny Arizona

February 21, 2002, 06:58 AM	#5
stans Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 838	My S&W 439 came with a 14 pound spring, it now wears a 16 pounder for +P loads. It will function with standard pressure loads as well, but the brass lands about one or two feet from the gun and the slide feels like it cycles a little slow.

February 21, 2002, 01:20 PM	#7
bountyh Junior member Join Date: November 1, 2001 Location: NaziFornia Posts: 908	The Wilson spring kit for my BHP came with three springs: standard, light (for target loads) and heavy for +P. So, they obviously think it's important to adjust your recoil spring to the load. I would agree.

February 22, 2002, 02:44 AM	#8
George Helser Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2000 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 242	New_comer, P7? Shmackey did not mention a firearm. I just gave Shmackey the benefit of the doubt! USPs have good qualities but you might give the P7 a try. Regards, George In sunny Arizona