replacement recoil spring question

[yorketransport]

I have a Dan Wesson Bobtail Commander in 10mm that needs a new recoil spring. I don't know if I did it while cleaning or shooting, but the original spring developed a slight bend to it. I noticed it when clearing the pistol after some range time. The slide came back about 75%, and then I could feel a slight resistance as the spring caught on the guide rod, then slipped over. When I got home I stripped the gun and noticed a very slight bend to the spring. While I'm no 1911 expert, I assumed that this was the culprit.

I can't find the specs on the spring weight, and CZ isn't open to ask at the moment. I was thinking that either an 18 or 20# Wolf replacement would do the trick, but I thought I'd get a few other opinions. I thought that 18# was pretty standard for a 45, but I don't know about the 10mm. So what do you all think?

Andrew

[Mikey]

yorketransport:  16-18# recoil springs are the norm for a 1911 in 45 acp.  I believe the 10mm in a short package would take at least a 20.  I would access the Wolffe Springs (sp?) in Ardmore, PA and see what their site offers for factory replacement springs for that model and caliber.  HTH. 

[Lloyd Smale]

commanders usually come with at least a 20 lb spring in 45acp.  I would think the same gun in 10mm would need a even heavier one. Dont you still have your owners manual. If not email dan wesson and ask what they run in it from the factory.

[yorketransport]

There was no mention in the owner's manual and I'll have to wait until Monday to reach anyone at either Wolff or CZ/Dan Wesson. I already sent an email to both Wolff and CZ, so I'll just wait for a response. Thanks.

Andrew

[Chief GEEK]

Did you get that rascal fixed, York?

[yorketransport]

I did get it fixed. I just ordered the Wolff Power spring pack. I ended up using a 26# spring, and now it works better than it did from the factory. No more flinging brass 35'. Thanks for the help guys.

Andrew

[tomray]

York,

I have a Colt Delta Elite, that uses a Wolf 28Lb recoil spring in place of the Colt double spring setup. I know its a different gun than yours, but all 10MM's seem to need a heavier spring to keep the slide from battering the frame.
I think your choice of 26LB will work satisfactorily for you.
Enjoy your 10MM..........I really like mine, and use it alot, for carry, target and hunting.

Tom