Glock 17 recoil spring question

[The Dutchman]

For home defense I am thinking about using winchester ranger T 124 grain +P ammo. My question is can the Glock handle this with the stock recoil spring or would I need to uprgrade to the stouter 19lb spring from Wolff? Thanks

Sean

 

[Jim Watson]

Much European 9mm ammunition is loaded at or near SAAMI +P levels. Leave the recoil spring alone.

 

[Universal]

I agree with Jim. European 9mm ammo is "hotter" than American and what we consider a +P round here is in most cases a "regular" 9mm there. With regards to the GLOCKs, I would leave it alone. The only stock part I would ever suggest anyone consider replacing would be the sights if the gun is to be used for tactical reloads and such.

 

[model 649]

No worries!
Josh

 

[JohnKSa]

According to the armorer's manual, the Glock 17 is rated to handle ammo loaded 5,000psi higher than the SAAMI +P limit.

If the recoil spring has had a LOT of rounds through it, you might want to get a new one, but there's no need to go to a stiffer spring.