On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:10:55 -0800 (PST), Poco Loco
wrote:


I wanted to find out the spring strength. Here is an interesting article on recoil springs.

http://www.shootingtimes.com/gunsmit...ffects-timing/


Checking Brownell's shows recoil springs for 1911s from 9-20 pounds. I think this Ruger must have a 20 pounder, 'cause this slide is a bitch to rack.

Tim had an idea...take the spring out of the Kimber, which is much easier to rack, and try it in the Ruger. Might do that.

I notice the slow cycle time on my decrepit old 1934 Baretta compared
to a fairly new commercial version but that gun is 74 years old, all
original parts as best I can tell. I thought about getting a new
spring but it still runs well. I am leaving well enough alone.
I am not shooting anything hot out of it so it is not getting that
beat up. The original magazine is pretty much worn out so I got a
couple new ones a number of years ago when they were still around. The
original has the last 3 digits of the SN so I still keep it around.
Most of the major parts are serialized. I probably should have kept
this as a "collector gun" but it was my carry gun for years.
http://gfretwell.com/ftp/1934.jpg
Most if not all of the dings and wear are mine.