Glock 34 spring change

[Glocker]

Do I need to change the 14lb spring on my 34 that I use to shoot heavy loads, back the factory 17lb to shoot fmj 115's?
Thanks

 

[ninefan]

The 14lb is a lighter spring - it will do fine with the 115 fmj factory loads.

I would put the factory spring back in it for defense use, but for general range use it will shoot a little better with the lighter spring.

 

[grwd]

so you use a lighter recoil spring to shoot heavier loads?

That doesnt seem to make sense..

 

[NikatKimber]

Do you mean heavy loads (as in more power) or heavy bullets?

 

[Wall]

The 14lb is a lighter spring - it will do fine with the 115 fmj factory loads.

I would put the factory spring back in it for defense use, but for general range use it will shoot a little better with the lighter spring.

Like I said in another thread about grip changes, I'm a firm believer in practicing the way you carry. In a high stress situation your gun should feel as natural as possible. Getting used to you firearm in a low stress, fun condition & then changing it to something that feels strange for protection purposes just doesn't make sense to me.

 

[grwd]

some people shoot guns for reasons other than carry.

 

[Wall]

some people shoot guns for reasons other than carry.

True, but the poster I responded to was saying to switch the spring back for defense. That's what spawned my comment. At the very least, if the gun will be used for carry and or home defense, practice with carry/home defense configuration some. Maybe the last 10 to 15 minutes of the range session could be with the defense config.