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I have recently switched out the recoil master in my sti edge for a solid guide rod. I have never liked multiple recoil spring setups just on the basis that I like having less #### to go wrong.

I am looking for opinions on what is the softest shooting setup for an edge in .40 running 180gr at major velocities.

How many of you run a recoil master, how many prefer solid rod, and if so what # spring do you use?

Thanks for the input!
 
Sorry I won't be much help here, but thought I'd weigh in to say that I'm in exactly the same boat with a Sentry and have been contemplating swapping out the Recoil Master system for a solid piece for a while now. Just not sure what to switch to. Interested in some educated responses to this as well.
 
I get 50% of people loving them; 50% hating them. It really seems to be a personal preference.
I've seen the steel guide rods being used in 40s with 12-14 lb recoil springs.
Remember that your hammer spring weight plays a role in the recoil system of a 1911 and if you go light on the recoil spring; keep an eye on your frame to ensure that you're not beating it up prematurely.
 
My vote: not. It's simply not as reliable as a FLGR in high volume usage.

... but I think Sean's (ie: Freedom Ventures) comments carry about 100 times more weight than mine, since he's the guy we all go to for either getting or getting rid of the recoil master.

-ivan-
 
I bought an STI Ranger II in 9 mm from Freedom last year and have put about 3,000 rounds through it with not one hiccup. It's very soft shooting for me and easy to dismantle for cleaning.
 
thanks for the input guys. I like the way it feels when I use the recoilmaster, I just don't like the idea of it, which I know sounds a bit dumb.
 
baird said:
Has anyone tried the DPM three sping system in their guns.
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I personally haven`t (I have one on order) but Kelly, the owner of DVC Ventures in POCO and one of the top Standard Dividion shooters in BC, uses one and recommends it highly.
 
Recoil masters (and their ilk) don't really do anything that can't be done with a variable rate recoil spring. For a competition gun, simpler is usually better.
 
Speaking of recoil masters...I had my USPSA lock up part way back at a match this weekend... ..I disassembled ( Thanks to a sympathetic RO for the time ) and reassembled and it worked fine. I think it must have been the Recoil master...What else?
 
I took recoil master out fast enough, slide resistance would stack up near the end instead of having an even pressure all the way through.
Feels much softer now, before when it was on, i almost felt recoil in 2 stages so to speak.
 
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