Nowlin 14 lb Recoil Spring, Government

The Nowlin 14 lb Recoil Spring for Government-frame 1911 pistols (Nowlin part no. 25014) is a replacement recoil spring rated to a specific 14-pound weight, giving shooters a known, repeatable baseline when tuning slide velocity and felt recoil for a given load. Recoil spring weight directly affects how hard the slide slams back into battery and how much of the recoil impulse the shooter feels, so a heavier or lighter spring than factory can be matched to a specific carry, competition, or hot-loaded round to keep the pistol running reliably without beating up the frame. Nowlin manufactures its own precision 1911 parts, and this spring is sized for the Government-frame recoil spring guide. Recoil springs are wear items, so keeping a known-weight spare on hand simplifies periodic replacement.

Key Specifications

• It is rated at 14 pounds of spring weight.
• It is sized for the Government-frame recoil spring guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a specific recoil spring weight? Spring weight affects how hard the slide returns to battery and how much felt recoil the shooter absorbs, so matching it to your load helps keep the pistol running reliably without unnecessary frame wear.

How often should a recoil spring be replaced? Recoil springs are wear items that lose tension over thousands of cycles, so most shooters keep a known-weight spare on hand for periodic replacement.

Buy the Nowlin 14 lb Government Recoil Spring

Nowlin manufactures its own precision 1911 springs rather than reselling generic components. Browse our full handgun parts selection and order yours from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, and we’ll get it moving as soon as it’s ready to ship.