Meh, eat some Wheaties. Recoil makes ya tough!
Or, just buy a new Wolff spring that's a little heavier. They're cheap.
www.gunsprings.com Standard is 16lbs., they go all the way to 28lbs.
RECOIL SPRINGS
Recoil springs for Colt 1911 series pistols are available in both conventional and variable power designs. Please refer to our FAQ section for information on conventional vs. variable design. Each Wolff recoil spring for Colt pistols includes an extra power firing pin spring. Recoil Calibration Paks are available offering a range of spring weights to tune your pistols recoil function. All springs are produced from Wolff proprietary HTCS spring material except as noted.
For use in:
Colt 1911, 1911A1, 1991, Government, MKIV and Gold Cup models
Please see other caliber notes below
Conventional 1911 Recoil Springs - .45 ACP
Reduced Power...: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Lb.
Factory Standard.: 16 Lb.
Extra Power........: 17, 18.5, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28 Lb.
Stock No. 419xx......$ 7.89 ea
Please Note: Replace the "xx" in the stock number with the pound rating of spring.
Conventional 1911 Recoil Springs - .45 ACP - Chrome Silicone Material
The 3 most popular 1911 recoil springs are now available in chrome silicone material. While Chrome silicone is and excellent material, it is a softer material and does not offer the tensile strength of our proprietary HTCS spring material - the material most of our springs are produced from. We now offer these springs due to customer requests.
Reduced Power...: 14 Lb.
Factory Standard.: 16 Lb.
Extra Power........: 18.5 Lb.
Stock No. 527xx......$ 7.69 ea
Please Note: Replace the "xx" in the stock number with the pound rating of spring
Variable Power 1911 Recoil Springs - .45 ACP
Reduced Power...: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Lb.
Factory Standard: 16.5 Lb.
Extra Power.....: 17.5, 18.5, 20, 22 Lb.
Stock No. 424xx ......$ 7.89 ea
Please Note: Replace the "xx" in the stock number with the pound rating of spring.
COLT 1911
FACTORY RECOIL SPRING NOTES
1. Factory rating for super .38 & 9mm is 14 Lbs.
2. Factory rating in .40 S&W is 19 Lbs.
3. Factory rating for the Colt .38 Spl. Midrange is 14 Lbs.
4. Factory rating for the Colt Ace .22 conversion is 14 Lbs,
When ordering recoil springs for these caliber's, please take these differences into account.