Greetings,
I just wanted to know your take and experiences with the following:
https://www.gunsprings.com/SIG-SAUER (SIGARMS)/P226/cID1/mID4/dID254#303
Basically, what I'm looking at is that the original orange recoil spring of the 9mm P226 is rated at 15lbs right? I understand going lighter means more reliable feeding since the slide could be open more, however, it's a SIG, so I don't really think that's necessary. Going heavier a bit may make that slide stay open more quickly. Going too heavy could most likely end up with feeding issues, but doesn't beat the frame as much and may not keep the gun shoot flatter? Additionally, the muzzle can probably dip down from too heavy of a load.
For a visual reference of what I'm referring to:
Now for conventional vs variable recoil springs. I believe conventional recoil springs are spaced equally, while variable recoil springs are spaced differently. Would the variable ones be better in terms of keeping the muzzle flat and/or protecting the frame with a higher lifespan? Also, I noticed that the variable spring weights are rated quite lower than the choices for conventional recoil springs. So, how would a 15lb conventional recoil spring behave differently compared to a 15lb variable recoil spring?
So for a first question, does everyone like running the original spring better for 125PF 9mm or a variation of a variable recoil spring from wolff. If variable, what weight?
Out of curiosity, does anyone run a shock buffer? I always thought that this wasn't particularly practiced with how the 226 was designed since it couldn't be really done (?)
Any input would be greatly be appreciated
I just wanted to know your take and experiences with the following:
https://www.gunsprings.com/SIG-SAUER (SIGARMS)/P226/cID1/mID4/dID254#303
Basically, what I'm looking at is that the original orange recoil spring of the 9mm P226 is rated at 15lbs right? I understand going lighter means more reliable feeding since the slide could be open more, however, it's a SIG, so I don't really think that's necessary. Going heavier a bit may make that slide stay open more quickly. Going too heavy could most likely end up with feeding issues, but doesn't beat the frame as much and may not keep the gun shoot flatter? Additionally, the muzzle can probably dip down from too heavy of a load.
For a visual reference of what I'm referring to:
Now for conventional vs variable recoil springs. I believe conventional recoil springs are spaced equally, while variable recoil springs are spaced differently. Would the variable ones be better in terms of keeping the muzzle flat and/or protecting the frame with a higher lifespan? Also, I noticed that the variable spring weights are rated quite lower than the choices for conventional recoil springs. So, how would a 15lb conventional recoil spring behave differently compared to a 15lb variable recoil spring?
So for a first question, does everyone like running the original spring better for 125PF 9mm or a variation of a variable recoil spring from wolff. If variable, what weight?
Out of curiosity, does anyone run a shock buffer? I always thought that this wasn't particularly practiced with how the 226 was designed since it couldn't be really done (?)
Any input would be greatly be appreciated
