Beginning the break-in process for new gun

[USA1]

Well, you can buy 8-round conversion kits - I haven't had any problems running 8-rounders in my RIA 1911 (or any of my previous 1911s, for that matter) - but some folks prefer the 7-rounders as they feel they're more reliable. Whatever works for you

I bought a couple of these...



They hold 8 rounds and fit flush if you don't use the optional bumper thingys.

[7075-T7]

Well, remember that springs work in both directions.

A standard 5" 1911 (in .45acp) has a recoil-spring weight of 16 lbs (by JMB's design). Some folks buy a heavier spring eg 18 or 20 lbs to reduce possible frame battering when the slide comes back - but then don't realise that the heavier spring will cause the slide to travel forward again faster than normal, and might outstrip the ability of the magazine to feed a round upwards in time.

It's all a balancing-act.

Good point. As always, test your CC in it's current config before carrying.

I think another issue with the kimber spring is it's too darn short, so when the slide is .25" away from battery the spring pressure is almost nonexistent.

Plus, if everything worked out of the box every time, then we would have nothing to complain about, and what fun would that be

[WildBill]

Well, remember that springs work in both directions.

A standard 5" 1911 (in .45acp) has a recoil-spring weight of 16 lbs (by JMB's design). Some folks buy a heavier spring eg 18 or 20 lbs to reduce possible frame battering when the slide comes back - but then don't realise that the heavier spring will cause the slide to travel forward again faster than normal, and might outstrip the ability of the magazine to feed a round upwards in time.

It's all a balancing-act.

I think another issue with the kimber spring is it's too darn short, so when the slide is .25" away from battery the spring pressure is almost nonexistent.

That sounds like it could be a real problem.