Pistol recoil springs

Alan · Dec 11, 2025

Just out of curiosity, how frequently do you change the recoil springs in your pistols?

Mark M · Dec 11, 2025

Alan said:
Just out of curiosity, how frequently do you change the recoil springs in your pistols?

I never have because of failure, but I have replaced them only to upgrade.

Eric300 · Dec 11, 2025

Every 20,000 rounds, So, never......

But like Mark M., only to upgrade.

joepistol · Dec 12, 2025

only when a pistol starts having issues ( almost never)..or when a pistol is being fed a diet of light loads & begins having cycling issues . I switch to a lighter weight spring.

ELD Pilot · Dec 21, 2025

Never changed one for wear. I've had one particular Glock 19 since they came out back in the 80s. Spring still functions perfectly. It's got to have 20K rounds down the barrel. I've bought no less than 15- 1000 round cases of ammo and dozens of 50 Rd boxes for that pistol when I shot it annually at the Michigan police pistol matches for probably 20-25 years during my career. I do change my 10mm springs depending on which ammo I'm using. Heavy 220/230 grain 1200 fps loads, I use a heavy spring. Lighter 135-155, I use a light spring. 155-180s, the factory spring is out back in the gun.

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