Changing Mainspring Housing But Keeping Stock Spring?

[brockgl]

I like the feel and function of the stock mainspring and cap that came with my Springfield Mil-Spec, but I would like to change the Mainspring Housing for aesthetics. Can I buy any new Mainspring Housing and still use the stock spring and parts that came with my Mil-Spec? I plan to get a retainer pin for it, but I want to keep the same spring and cap.

I don't see why this wouldn't work, but I'd love any info you all could provide.

 

[esq_stu]

yes, it's all mil spec

I've changed housings several times and moved the spring and cap. No problems.

 

[rcmodel]

To make it right, you need a new standard 23 pound 1911 mainspring & cap, and retainer pin.

The Springfield ILS spring is several coils shorter then a standard spring, and the key lock cap is much longer to make up the differance.

rcmodel

 

[brockgl]

rcmodel,

If I keep my same mainspring, mainspring cap, etc... it should make no different which mainspring housing I am using correct?

 

[brockgl]

double post

 

[Jim K]

Correct if everything is milspec. I am not sure about the SA, but some of the new guns don't have the mainspring retainer pin; the mainspring housing pin is kept in place by friction.

Jim