[San Francisquito Bill]

Hi all,

I recently spoke with Les Baer (The company, not the man) and was informed that they use 24lb. variable recoil springs (Wolff)in their commanche length guns.

I have been having some of those infamous "reverse case stovepipes" with my gun (Concept VII), but a change to a Wolff 22lb recoil spring seems to have solved the problem.

What is the reason behind the 24lb. spring, and why do they use a variable rather than a regular spring, and what do you all consider the best recoil spring setup for a commander/commanche length gun?


Thanks for the help.

SFB.

P.S. What are the advantages/disadvantages of a shock-buff on a coammander length gun?

 

[San Francisquito Bill]

Str8_Shot,

Thanks for the reply. I figured that the Reason for the variable was the force needed to "start" the slide back.

The spring that came with the gun did not feel like a 24lb. spring. In fact, The 20lb was heavier, so I figured it as a standard 18lb. spring. Once every 100 rounds or so, I'd get one of those reverse case stovepipes, but I put this 22lb. spring in it, and after about 250 rounds, it has been perfect. Therefore, I think I'll leave it in.