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Originally Posted by Rickybill
I'm using the action spring that was in my .30 when my dad got it some time in '60s.
If I load 85gr bullets at less than 1100fps, the gun short-strokes.
If I load at 1150, function is perfect, but there are signs of wear on the rear of the frame, the toggles, the toggle camming surfaces on the frame "ears", etc., that might appear excessive after fewer than 1000 rounds; can the line between too weak and too powerful be so slight?
I've installed the Wolff striker spring in my gun, but haven't messed with the action spring, as long as the gun is running.
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Yes, the line between too little and enough recoil is small!
I doubt you can discern any wear in the few rounds you have fired or after 1000.
Wear marks and even slight wear are "normal". Do be aware and consider that your are dealing with a 30+ lb spring in your pistol, with the same ammo that was used in the early 1900 leaf spring design, the spring with less than half the resistance of the coil spring set up. Which caused closure reliability problems, and is the reason for the coil spring coming into use.
I think you are worrying too much. JMHO.
PS: The wolf striker spring is stronger than it needs to be also, and the small tab on the spring retainer will experience excessive wear as a result, IMO and experience. it is very small in area and will benefit from use of the weakest spring that gives you reliable primer ignition; and frequent lubrication.
The original design strength was for "hard" military primers, and is not necessary for commercial primers. Something else to think about.
