[brownie0486]

Just picked up a LW Champion today. Took it home, got it apart, polished the feed ramp to mirror, lubed, greased it then put 200 rds throug it with no issues.

Feeds Ranger T 230's fine, ball fine as well, but I didnt give it a chance to muck up by polishing the feedramp before firing it.

Questions for those who own them if you please.

1. Captured recoil spring assembly--not really happy about it, want the original spring set up if possible later. Whats the good, bad and ugly on these captured systems? Wear issues? Replacement issues, timeline to do so, etc.

I've heard they need to be replaced every 3K or so from others, is that really necessary? Seems a little premature to me, but I'm not that familiar with the captured systems.

2. I want to use a shok-buff in the gun, any issues with doing so? My gov models all wear them since at least the early 80's with no issues.

Any info on this gun, it's quirks, strengths, weaknesses, etc is appreicated.

I want this one to be my carry piece soon.

Thanks in advance

Brownie

[brownie0486]

Talked with Springfield Armory [ SA ] today. Very nice lady on the line to help with my concerns about the captured recoil spring system in the pistol needing to be replaced as one unit as a considerable cost every 3K or so.

I'm told I can use the recoil plug in the gun, and swap out the captured system for a commander recoil spring guide and 24# standard recoil spring. Ordered 4 springs, two guide rods, and a spare plug for good measure.

The parts are on the way, should be here next week. Can't speak highly enough about SA and the service. They had me in their system already, even down to the new address here in Az.

Brownie