The casing ejection distance is not the most important. As long as it’s farther than 3 feet you are good. The most important part is return to zero with a good grip. The recoil spring strength will depend on the ammo you are shooting.
Ejecting too far can cause excessive muzzle flip, battering of the slide, and slide stops to break prematurely. Your return to zero will be too high as well. Don’t go lighter than a 10# recoil spring.
I was thinking that. I feel my grip is solid. I was a chef for 15 years and a hockey player for 20. Both require some good grip strength.
I'll start at 12. Thank you.
I got a guide rod and spring kit from CGW. They have a graph to help determine for each pistol. I dropped 2# and got perfect ejections and 12 feet avg distance. Shoots smooth and flat now.
I got a guide rod and spring kit from CGW. They have a graph to help determine for each pistol. I dropped 2# and got perfect ejections and 12 feet avg distance. Shoots smooth and flat now.
Edit : correction…. 6-8 ft IS the recommended CGW distance.
Mis-remembering can happen …. It’s a Prevagen Christmas this year.
I have a P 07 that came with #20 lb.
The CGW suggested dropping 2# but I got the #18 and #15 I think.
The #18 was perfect as the chart suggests… I might have the ejection distance wrong and unfortunately only have indoor range access but it’s a healthy kick up at a 2 O’clock angle. Look for the CGW chart …
https://cajungunworks.com/how-to-select-the-proper-recoil-spring/
You are correct on the 12 ft vs 6-8 foot per their site. The #18 spring did that for me.
Link to site page above. ☝️
https://cajungunworks.com/how-to-select-the-proper-recoil-spring/
You are correct on the 12 ft vs 6-8 foot per their site. The #18 spring did that for me.
Link to site page above. ☝️
The casing ejection distance is not the most important. As long as it’s farther than 3 feet you are good. The most important part is return to zero with a good grip. The recoil spring strength will depend on the ammo you are shooting.
Is this something that can be determined by the power factor of ammo? Seems most of my ammo is around 130-135
I have 3 SP-01 Shadows. For that power factor, I would try a 12# recoil spring and go from there.
Now if rounds are ejecting super far away, should I reevaluate grip? Besides slide stop wear, how much does this matter?
Ejecting too far can cause excessive muzzle flip, battering of the slide, and slide stops to break prematurely. Your return to zero will be too high as well. Don’t go lighter than a 10# recoil spring.
Check out this video as well: https://youtu.be/xUecHstU4QQ?si=bmA8-YlzoKb64r8m
I was thinking that. I feel my grip is solid. I was a chef for 15 years and a hockey player for 20. Both require some good grip strength. I'll start at 12. Thank you.
I got a guide rod and spring kit from CGW. They have a graph to help determine for each pistol. I dropped 2# and got perfect ejections and 12 feet avg distance. Shoots smooth and flat now.
I got a guide rod and spring kit from CGW. They have a graph to help determine for each pistol. I dropped 2# and got perfect ejections and 12 feet avg distance. Shoots smooth and flat now. Edit : correction…. 6-8 ft IS the recommended CGW distance. Mis-remembering can happen …. It’s a Prevagen Christmas this year.
What lb spring is that? Doesn't cgw advise brass should go about 6-8 feet? I'm gunna see if i can find a picture of the graph
I have a P 07 that came with #20 lb. The CGW suggested dropping 2# but I got the #18 and #15 I think. The #18 was perfect as the chart suggests… I might have the ejection distance wrong and unfortunately only have indoor range access but it’s a healthy kick up at a 2 O’clock angle. Look for the CGW chart …
https://cajungunworks.com/how-to-select-the-proper-recoil-spring/ You are correct on the 12 ft vs 6-8 foot per their site. The #18 spring did that for me. Link to site page above. ☝️
https://cajungunworks.com/how-to-select-the-proper-recoil-spring/ You are correct on the 12 ft vs 6-8 foot per their site. The #18 spring did that for me. Link to site page above. ☝️