16 Lb. Recoil Spring

The 16 Lb. Recoil Spring is a precision-engineered replacement component designed specifically for 1911 Government-model pistols, the most widely carried sidearm across law enforcement, military, and civilian defensive shooters. This recoil spring is fundamental to the reliable function of your 1911—managing the forces generated by firing, controlling slide cycling, and returning the slide to battery with consistent timing. Whether you're maintaining duty weapons, rebuilding a competition platform, or servicing a carry pistol, a quality recoil spring is non-negotiable for safe, predictable operation.

Manufactured by Tactical Springs LLC to exacting specifications, the 16 Lb. Recoil Spring delivers the exact spring rate required for standard .45 ACP ammunition in Government-frame 1911 pistols. The 16-pound rating ensures proper slide velocity, reliable ejection, and optimal felt recoil management across factory and +P loads. This spring maintains tension under thousands of compression cycles, resisting the fatigue that causes premature wear or light primer strikes. Precision coil geometry and heat-treated steel construction guarantee repeatability and longevity—critical attributes when duty performance or personal defense depends on your weapon.

Replacement is straightforward during routine field stripping and should be performed every 5,000–10,000 rounds or annually for duty weapons, depending on round count and storage conditions. This spring is fully compatible with all Government-model 1911 platforms—Colt, Springfield Armory, Kimber, and others using the standard Government frame. Installation requires no gunsmithing; simply remove the barrel bushing, guide rod, and old spring, insert the new 16 Lb. Recoil Spring, and reassemble. Duty armorers and shooters who demand reliability have trusted Tactical Springs components for years; this replacement spring restores your 1911 to factory specifications and peak performance.