Wolff long slide springs

[Canuck-IL]

For 1911 long slides Wolff doesn't list the springs' weight - just a numbering of #1 to #5 ... does anyone know the weights or coil count, wire diameter, uninstalled length - anything more than just the numbers?

Here's the quote from their site:
"Longslide modifications to 1911 pistols often require a longer than normal recoil spring. Wolff longslide recoil springs are designed for use in pistols with recoil spaces up to 3" (when slide is in full recoil position). 5 different strength recoil springs are available denoted as #1 thru #5. Due to the custom nature of these modifications, no rating for these springs is possible. The #1 recoil spring is the strongest and #5 is the lightest. Fitting of these springs is required. Professional installation suggested."
/Bryan

 

[JoeHatley]

Unless your gun is a custom, you may want to contact the manufacturer and order replacement springs from them.

If it is a custom, you could get a coil count and wire diameter of your existing spring, and then call Wolff to get their best guess on which 1 or 2 of theirs might be closest.

Good Luck...

Joe

 

[Canuck-IL]

Yep, I'm waiting to hear back from Clark.

Thanks
/B