Hello - Need some advice here, and THR is always my first source. I've read some previous posts on this subject, but have some different questions.
I have a SA "Loaded" 1911 in 9mm. Basically their 1911 with nicer sights, etc. I want to replace the OEM MSH (with the ILS) with this MSH housing, which has an integrated flared magwell: https://www.ebay.com/itm/222625928891
Note that it comes with an 18-lb mainspring installed, and my gun takes a 23-lb spring, according to SA.
SA told me I can simply install my OEM spring into the new housing, and I'll be good to go. Makes sense to me.
Then I thought about perhaps just buying another 23-lb. spring so I could keep the OEM MSH as-is, and installing it in the new housing. But when I go to Wolff's website and plug in my gun, I get this page: https://www.gunsprings.com/SPRINGFIELD/1911A1+SERIES/cID1/mID60/dID267
Note how Wolff is saying I need a special "Factory Standard 30-lb spring" because of the ILS. This makes no sense to me, and none of previous THR posts on this subject mention this, but maybe I am missing something.
Can someone clarify all this for me. Am I safe in simply installing a 23-lb spring into the new housing?
Thanks
I have a SA "Loaded" 1911 in 9mm. Basically their 1911 with nicer sights, etc. I want to replace the OEM MSH (with the ILS) with this MSH housing, which has an integrated flared magwell: https://www.ebay.com/itm/222625928891
Note that it comes with an 18-lb mainspring installed, and my gun takes a 23-lb spring, according to SA.
SA told me I can simply install my OEM spring into the new housing, and I'll be good to go. Makes sense to me.
Then I thought about perhaps just buying another 23-lb. spring so I could keep the OEM MSH as-is, and installing it in the new housing. But when I go to Wolff's website and plug in my gun, I get this page: https://www.gunsprings.com/SPRINGFIELD/1911A1+SERIES/cID1/mID60/dID267
Note how Wolff is saying I need a special "Factory Standard 30-lb spring" because of the ILS. This makes no sense to me, and none of previous THR posts on this subject mention this, but maybe I am missing something.
Can someone clarify all this for me. Am I safe in simply installing a 23-lb spring into the new housing?
Thanks