Jorge Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Does anyone have experience with the Colt Competition 1911 .45? Does the dual recoil spring system keep it from being used in Wild Bunch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouchy Spike Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 It appears that the dual spring system would be illegal. Page 6, Shooing Handbook version 14.4 dated March 2020 states under Modern Pistol Modifications: " No recoil reducing devices are allowed." Colt's technical description on their website of the Competition series states: "Dual Recoil spring system reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life." Were the Dual spring system removed a a GI or Full Length Guide Rod and single recoil spring used, the Competition series would be legal. That's my story and I'm sticking to it unless proven otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I agree 100% with Grouchy Spike. Systems similar to that are listed as examples of illegal recoil reducing devices. Chang it out and it is a legal modern pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Keep the small diameter guide rod and use a flat wire recoil spring. It uses the smaller diameter rod and lasts a lot longer. It’s also smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Thanks for the info. I thought the dual spring might not be allowed. Boggus, thanks for the info on the spring. Would you say that the pistol itself is a reasonable quality 1911? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Top notch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Thanks for the advice and insights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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