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SKU: WC10G10
UPC: 874218000158
The Wilson Recoil Spring Gov't 10lb is a heavy-duty replacement spring engineered for Government-profile .45 ACP pistols operating under sustained duty cycles. Built by Wilson Combat, a manufacturer with deep roots in 1911 platform expertise, this 10-pound spring maintains consistent lockup geometry and return velocity across thousands of firing cycles, directly reducing cumulative wear on the slide and frame that degrades accuracy and reliability over time.
Recoil spring rates are critical to reliable feeding and controlled slide velocity. A 10-pound spring offers the balance point for Government-frame 1911s carrying full-power .45 ACP ammunition—stiff enough to prevent premature slide opening during the pressure curve, yet engineered to cycle reliably with standard loads. Wilson Combat rates this spring for approximately 4,000 rounds of service life before replacement, a baseline that reflects the wear curve on quality steel under normal duty conditions. Maintaining fresh springs is one of the highest-return maintenance investments an operator can make, preventing frame-to-slide battering and keeping lockup tolerances consistent.
This spring is purpose-built for law enforcement, military, and competitive shooters who depend on Government-model 1911s in training, duty, or match settings. Operators running high round counts benefit most—whether working through qualification cycles, tactical courses, or combat competition. Any serious 1911 platform user should maintain spare springs on hand; a worn spring is invisible until reliability suffers, making preventive replacement far cheaper than troubleshooting failure in the field.
Wilson Combat recoil springs are manufactured to exacting tolerances and undergo quality control testing before shipment. Installation requires field stripping the pistol and removing the plug assembly—a task within reach of any operator comfortable with basic 1911 maintenance, though gunsmiths offer installation services for those preferring professional fitting.
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