Pistol recoil springs

[Alan]

Just out of curiosity, how frequently do you change the recoil springs in your pistols?

 

[GibbsGunsmithing]

Never. We shoot about every day in season, last year over 28,00 9mm alone. We primarily compete with GLOCK pistols and they just keep running. They just keep running.
Regards,

 

[Shibadog]

Does the weapon function reliably-every time? If yes, leave the springs alone

 

[LeverGunner]

I change my springs regularly. On some guns it's occasionally to never, depending on the use. I change them on a 1911 every 3,000 rounds like what most folks recommend. On a glock, a higher count, but I will eventually change it. I don't keep good records of rounds fired, but I have a reasonable guess.

I change my mag springs too, but not as often.

That said... I prefer revolvers.