Gold Cup FTF

[westwindmike]

I have a 70 series Gold Cup that I bought new in 1976. For many years, it was totally reliable with ball ammo. Now I am getting FTF in every other mag. It still has the 1976 Government Model recoil spring in it. Does it need to be replaced? I think I changed the spring when I first got the gun to a Government Model spring because the Gold Cup spring was supposed to be lighter for target ammo.
Thanks
P.S. If I need a spring, anyone have an extra they can send me cheap?

[Jim Watson]

If it worked then and doesn't work now after "many years" reliability, you probably need a new recoil spring.
Sorry, you can't have one of mine, but anybody who deals in Wolf or ISMI springs will cheerfully sell you one for about $8 and it will last several thousand shots.

[CCV]

www.gunsprings.com

[car541]

you probably need new magazine springs too.

[Jim Watson]

Agreed.
Go ahead and get some magazine springs, they are not expensive, either. Just as well get the good out of the shipping and handling charges. I use the extra power version and recommend you do too, with hardball ammo.

[westwindmike]

Thanks for all the good advise. I'll pick up some springs at the next gun show.

[prezzz]

General rule of thumb with 1911's. I can't remember where I got this.

Cleaning: (Range Queens and Beaters)
Field-strip, clean, oil every 500 rounds (Jacketed ammo)
Field-strip, clean, oil every 250-500 rounds (Cast lead reloads)

Detail strip,clean, examine for wear or impending parts failure every 2,500 rounds (Jacketed ammo)
Detail-strip, clean, (Might as well check the parts) every 1,000-1250 rounds for Cast lead reloads.

Recoil spring replacement...2500 rounds
Firing pin spring replacement...5,000 rounds
Sear spring replacement...10,000 rounds
Mainspring replacement...20,000 rounds
Plunger spring replacement...If/When needed
Firing pin...as needed, indicated by wear or damage.
Plunger detent pins...as needed, indicated by wear or damage.