This thing?

https://www.mcarbo.com/Sig-P36...Spring-Assembly.aspx

I wouldn't mind a little less snappiness in my P365 SAS, as long as it didn't make it impossible to rack the thing. What does the real world say?

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"Stronger Recoil Springs allow for less muzzle rise for faster follow up shots and tighter groupings."

Hmmm... a recoil spring matched to a particular load, in that gun, with that shooter certainly can do that, sure. Trial and error to find out which. But that blanket statement is a bit much.

And then of course there those who feel a heavier recoil spring doesn't do much other than make the slide close harder.

I see BMW’s with those stupid hooptie bicycle tires. Lowered. Wheels offset. And I know, some engineer, that worked his ass off on that suspension system. Handling. Braking. Is ready to snort a line of Drain-O.

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Originally posted by toivo:
This thing?

https://www.mcarbo.com/Sig-P36...Spring-Assembly.aspx

I wouldn't mind a little less snappiness in my P365 SAS, as long as it didn't make it impossible to rack the thing. What does the real world say?

A stiffer recoil spring would make your pistol more snappy, not less, I believe.

So why would an aftermarket engineer know more about the gun than the manufacturer?

The biggest problem I've seen with the 365s is failure to return to battery reliably. Maybe this would fix that? I'm not sure I would install one, though, if my gun were not exhibiting that problem.

Mcarbo is fun stuff that's ok for my Keltec. Not my Sigs.

One issue with small pistols is timing. Take a look at issues with small 1911s and remember the P224?

Having too strong of a recoil spring can make your slide return before the next round has a chance to feed properly. Could it work just fine? Sure. But the P365 is likely a carry gun. I want to be sure it works. You won’t notice recoil if you need it. Play with your range toys. Don’t mess with your EDC.

But it’s your stuff, do what you want.

Hmm ... I've seen conflicting info on the effect of stronger springs on felt recoil. Some say it makes it better, some say worse. Jury is still out on that one.

Consensus here seems to be not to mess with it. Thanks, folks -- you just saved me $50!