Thinking about going .45 acp

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by pitor

Check out the Colt

I like it and I know a guy (a big guy) that knows a thing or two about custom grips.

[Riverpigusmc]

I don't understand the dual recoil spring concept in a fullsize 1911

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

I don't understand the dual recoil spring concept in a fullsize 1911

Me either.

[pitor]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

I don't understand the dual recoil spring concept in a fullsize 1911

Please enlighten me Mike. What's so wrong about it, should I be concerned?

[Riverpigusmc]

Originally Posted by pitor

Please enlighten me Mike. What's so wrong about it, should I be concerned?

No, it's just that dual recoil springs are usually used in micro (3.5") 1911'2 and have to be replaced quite frequently. I'd want to know the logic behind using this on a standard 1911 before plunking my money down

[pitor]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

No, it's just that dual recoil springs are usually used in micro (3.5") 1911'2 and have to be replaced quite frequently. I'd want to know the logic behind using this on a standard 1911 before plunking my money down

My uneducated guess is that being a competition pistol, it's entirely possible it's going to go through a bunch more rounds then a regular carry pistol, and so it has dual recoil springs to handle the abuse of high round count a little bit better. It means you don't have to change the single recoil spring as often. But I could be totally wrong.

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

No, it's just that dual recoil springs are usually used in micro (3.5") 1911'2 and have to be replaced quite frequently. I'd want to know the logic behind using this on a standard 1911 before plunking my money down

I am with on this, a full size with any type of "system" seems very unnecessary.

On a smaller size I can see the advantage. My Ranger II a 4 inch barrel set up has STI's "recoil master" system. Have never had a problem with it and you can tell the difference with the recoil with it. Very soft and quick shooting.

HOWEVER when it goes bad they are very spendy to replace, like $100, for a recoil spring set up. I think that is ridicules. When I do need to replace it I probably will because STI cuts the gun to fit their system. They know what they are doing but you could easily go with out. They work in my opinion in non full size 1911's, in a full size just a complete waist.

The only thing I will say is my "system" has a bunch of rounds and I see no need in replacing it anytime soon. I don't think the life is any shorter than a traditional set up. Heck I think it would last longer with the dual springs but I am no engineer.

[sdmc530]

Check this out.........how the "STI" system works. Hide the frame and the slide and you can see it in action. Besides this is fun to mess with.

http://www.m1911.org/loader.swf

[Sheepdog]

I'm with . I would save a little more and go with a Dan Wesson. 1911's are addicting!

Friends don't let friends buy Mimbers. I would stay away from the RIA's for your first 1911.