I have a new 45 ACP Colt Lightweight Commander. I've shot roughly 200-300 rounds through it, a combination of FMJ and JHP. It seems to run fine on the regular pressure 185 grain and 230 grain stuff, but it has occasional feeding problems with 185 +P Golden Sabers...maybe one FTF in 15-20 rounds. This is what I would like to carry for self defense, because it does fine in my Ruger SR1911 Commander (stainless steel) and Glock 30S, and I like the ballistics.
I asked a guy at a local gun store why my Ruger Commander was doing fine with the +P, but the Colt Commander was struggling. He suggested it might be because my Colt is lighter weight (alloy). He recommended I try a stronger spring, perhaps from Wolff. This brings me to some questions:
- Do you agree with the local gun guy?
- What spring weight came with my Colt?
- What spring weight would be the next step up?
- If I change to a stronger spring to accommodate the +P, will that cause feeding problems when I shoot the standard pressure 185 and 230 grain ammo?
Thanks for the help!
I asked a guy at a local gun store why my Ruger Commander was doing fine with the +P, but the Colt Commander was struggling. He suggested it might be because my Colt is lighter weight (alloy). He recommended I try a stronger spring, perhaps from Wolff. This brings me to some questions:
- Do you agree with the local gun guy?
- What spring weight came with my Colt?
- What spring weight would be the next step up?
- If I change to a stronger spring to accommodate the +P, will that cause feeding problems when I shoot the standard pressure 185 and 230 grain ammo?
Thanks for the help!