1911 Recoil spring

[XD45Sooner]

Some of you may remember I was having problems with my 1911 jamming while feeding. So I got a new recoil spring to put in it and it came today...its about and inch and a half longer than the one that is in it. I am pretty sure the old spring was just really worn out. I am hoping to get out and shoot it sometime soon. I am pretty sure that this will solve the problem. Thanks for all the help

 

[drail]

Sounds like the old spring was REALLY worn out. If you still have feed problems have the extractor checked. A new spring may shove the rounds in by brute force but if it's not feeding smoothly you have a problem. Keep some spare springs on hand and replace it every 2 to 3 thousand rounds.