[ZBill]

I swapped a Glock 26 (9 MM) and Glock 27 (.40) factory captured recoil spring in my 27 and they appear to have the same size and strength spring. Does anyone know if this is true? I would expect the 27 to have a heavier spring due to the more robust recoil in order to protect the slide or frame. I also use a .357 Sig barrel in my 27 and this is a bit more robust (to me) that the .40. Any thoughts on this? Thank you, Bill

[Ken Rainey]

Yep, all the "baby" Glocks use the same recoil spring - no battering issues with the Glock frame - and if something were to happen, Glock would replace it for free! Actually, a stronger recoil spring will cause more perceived recoil. As long as the slide will pull itself into battery while pointing the pistol up and easing the slide forward (with it properly cleaned and UNLOADED), you're fine.