[deputy tom]

Does anyone know what rate the stock recoil spring is in a Kimber sts pro carry?tom.

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[Sundance]

I think 22#...but don't quote me on it...

 

[deputy tom]

Thanks,Sundance.tom.

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[FirearmsPlus.FL]

Per Wolf's website;
"Kimber 4" pistols all use the same springs as the Colt Officers pistols.

Factory recoil spring are Colt Officers full-diameter 22 pounds"
http://www.gunsprings.com/SemiAuto/Kimber.html#Kimber4

 

[M1S90]

22 lbs is the correct answer as listed in Kimber's specification sheet found on their web page.

 

[Thunder25]

22lb Recoil Spring is correct...

I replace my stock spring w/Wolff.
www.gunsprings.com

Thunder25, Out...

 

[BOLANTEJ]

okay, could someone please tell me how to change the springs included with the "tune up kit" (firing pin spring, mainspring, recoil) on my pro carry? thanks.

 

[deputy tom]

Thanks for all the replies Guys.tom.

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[Howardk]

I wouldn't automatically change out my recoil spring on a Pro Carry since Kimber already uses Wolff springs. I just talked with someone at Wolff this week and they told me that Kimber is currently evaluating a prototype recoil spring for the Pro Carry. Seems that the current spring in the Pro Carry is prematurely wearing out with hotter ammo. Apparently the new spring will be longer and have different dimensions in the coils. If Kimber approves it, the new recoil spring should be ready in a few weeks.

 

[Wolfgang]

Should you get a new spring, please tell me how you will replace it? Do you have a wrench to use? What kind (and) where did you get it?

Thanks.

 

[FirearmsPlus.FL]

The important part of the captured spring setup is to remember that it's under pressure. It WILL fly off if you let it loose.
Once you hae it out of the gun, you just need to push the bushing plug down far enough to remove the take-down tool, then carefully let it forward.

 

[robr_45acp]

It's under a lot of pressure, if you have your face over the plug and it slips out of your grasp, it CAN damage your eyes badly!!! Wear eye protection or keep your face out of the line of fire, so to speak.

 

[deputy tom]

Originally posted by Wolfgang:
Should you get a new spring, please tell me how you will replace it? Do you have a wrench to use? What kind (and) where did you get it?

Thanks.

The entire replacement agenda is in Your Kimber owners manual.It's straight foward and really quite simple.tom.



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[deputy tom]

Originally posted by Howardk:
I wouldn't automatically change out my recoil spring on a Pro Carry since Kimber already uses Wolff springs. I just talked with someone at Wolff this week and they told me that Kimber is currently evaluating a prototype recoil spring for the Pro Carry. Seems that the current spring in the Pro Carry is prematurely wearing out with hotter ammo. Apparently the new spring will be longer and have different dimensions in the coils. If Kimber approves it, the new recoil spring should be ready in a few weeks.

Mine isn't ready for replacement,I just needed to know the rate so I can get a spare(Wolf). If they're coming out with an improved model then I'll wait until it's available.Thanks for the heads up.tom.


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[Wolfgang]

Originally posted by deputy tom:

Originally posted by Wolfgang:
Should you get a new spring, please tell me how you will replace it? Do you have a wrench to use? What kind (and) where did you get it?

Thanks.

The entire replacement agenda is in Your Kimber owners manual.It's straight foward and really quite simple.tom.

I understand "HOW" to do it.
It says to use the wrench. Where do you get one? Is it available from Kimber or is there another source?

 

[deputy tom]

Wolfgang , the only wrench I can think of is a bushing wrench.If Your gun is bushing equipped then You MAY need a wrench.The only item not normally used in disassembly on a 1911 that IS required for a Kimber is the little wire L that You insert into the recoil-spring guide.If Yours was lost make one from a straightened out paper clip and put a 90 degree bend 3/8" from one end.tom.

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[Wolfgang]

My Pro Carry doesn't have a bushing. Didn't know the Pro Carry had one at all.

I thought the question was relating to replacing the recoil spring on a Pro Carry (maybe I missed something)

Once you use the tool to disassemble the spring and guide rod, you use a "WRENCH" to slide over the "L" shaped tool and allow the spring to come off the guide. (At least that is my understandiong of the process)

My question is: Where does one obtain the "WRENCH" used to do this?

Mine didn't have a wrench, but I do have the "L" shaped tool to use when stripping it.

[This message has been edited by Wolfgang (edited 07-20-2001).]

 

[ranger]

I've done mine by hand, no wrench (other than the 'bent paper clip' that Kimber provides.)

Just be paying attention while you're doing it!

I put on a #20, and also an #18, depending on the reload. For IPSC Major (just barely) the #20 works OK. For light target loads the #18, and for factory or full power, obviously the #22. I think they sell a #24, but I wouldn't want to shoot anything that required a recoil spring that strong, if you know what I mean.

If you don't want to use your fingers, you can use any wrench that's the right opening to use, not as a wrench, but just a recoil spring plug retainer, as you ease off the tension on the spring, that's all the wrench is doing.

 

[deputy tom]

Wolfgang,ditto what Ranger said.tom.

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[Wolfgang]

Thanks.