Recoil spring

[syntaxerrorsix]

At what round count do you start thinking about replacing recoil springs?  Do you wait for malfunctions?

[DWARREN123]

I start watching closely at 3,000 to 5,000 rounds plus function checks along the way to see if things are going south.

[Glock19c]

I do function checks and replace when they appear to be weakening.  I replace the recoil spring on any pre-owned firearm I have ever purchased.

[blueiron]

It depends on the caliber. A .22 LR match pistol can go several thousand rounds and a hot handloaded 10mm round in a Colt Delta Elite might need a new spring at 1,000 rounds. 

[Shawn]

I follow manufacturer's directions.

[Will Beararms]

It depends on the pistol. 5,000 for most.  An HK will go 10,000 or more but they’re 80 bucks a pop.  

[Bucky]

You’re suppose to replace those??

[willieH]

You didn't mention the specific gun. Go to the source and read the manual, instead of getting vague information.   

[syntaxerrorsix]

On 7/2/2018 at 7:43 AM, willieH said:

You didn't mention the specific gun. Go to the source and read the manual, instead of getting vague information.   

I've not seen any Glock manual state when to replace the recoil spring.  Vague information wasn't requested.  I asked when OTHERS change their recoil springs.  That's specific.

[Wayward Son]

I don't worry about round count. When the gun starts to give me problems I change the springs.