Colt Gold Cup Lite 9mm Stainless/Silver 1911 Pistol

A: Comes with two recoil springs, one for heavier loads and one for lighter loads (like "wimpy" practice reloads used for practice). One will probably be green - this is for the lighter loads. One switches them out depending on ammo. Only use one at a time.

A: David, there will be 2 individual Recoil Springs. One for regular loads and one for more powerful loads Sir. They will be used separately depending on the load you are using.

A: Ah yes, indeed, I overlooked the fact this was a 9mm ... yes, they 'nest' inside each other on the recoil rod. Should be an illustration in the manual. Sorry for my confusion.

A: This is Colt's Advanced Dual Spring Recoil System they developed recently for all their 1911's. You need to order both springs when you replace them. Brownells's has them in stock.

A: David, Yes both springs are used together. The Dual Spring Recoil System is becoming more common in certain handguns.

A: Randy, this pistol has a "Satin" Stainless Steel Slide with Brushed Finish and Stainless Steel Receiver with Brushed Finish.

A: it is a satin or matte stainless finish

A: Randy, Yes it is a satin finish not highly polished slabs.