Just read your post again.
The stiffness of the spring is fine, just unexpected after using a Colt. Just a difference between concepts.
Your post does make think I might consider a stiffer spring for the Colt but, as I am shooting the two Kimbers I may just leave it and continue with FMJ only.
I have no reason to make any adjustments to the Kimbers. Out of the box perfect but everyone is different.
I have a Taurus .38 from college and it’s well, an unfortunate choice these days. It was loaded with glazers, when you could get them(I don’t think they are available any more) and while I was always a fan of revolvers for reliability, I think these days it’s a matter of preference for whatever reason. Much like choosing a stick transmission over and automatic.
They are both very reliable nowadays.
Yes I agree with all!
Have you ever put the Kimber spring in your Colt?
Most 1911A1s will be pretty interchangeble as to most parts. Sight mounting dovetails, bushings, barrels, links, etc are the items normally fitted to an individual pistol....1911’s can and are hot-rodded by many people that have taken the time to understand the pistols design and tolerances..... See the
www.1911forum.com
for some interesting discussions....and threads on various 1911 model/mfg pistols..