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I bought a couple of these...AndyC wrote: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
Good point. As always, test your CC in it's current config before carrying.AndyC wrote: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.
That sounds like it could be a real problem.7075-T7 wrote: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.AndyC wrote: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.
