New Bushing Install guide - Page 2 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

**Old School** · 07-20-2006, 01:26 PM

Rods just arrived, they are now in stock.

TOMBO · 07-21-2006, 12:21 PM

Hey OS you could probably post this on PG for demo and to show those who only know of PG and not the forum how to do this properly. Plus I cant get the pictures to load here on the boat. I still cant wait to get home and put my DGR in.

Tombo

Acorn · 08-19-2006, 09:17 AM

I just got my DGR from Pistolgear for my 40 Service. I got the 22lb. spring. Outstanding service! Had it in hand, the second day after I ordered it!
It's a nice piece of hardware. Well finished. I can't wait to hit the range after work to try 'er out.
It seems a lot of people put the recoil spring on backwards. Why doesn't Don put a little diagram in the package illustrating the proper direction? Seems to me it would save some grief on both ends of the equation.

AGENT4734 · 09-29-2006, 10:50 PM

Thanks for the step by step photos... a very quick process that only takes a few seconds to do! Thanks, Agent4734

jednp · 10-14-2006, 12:34 PM

Mine won't go in like that. Funny, if I push the smaller end in from the front side it fits, but if I pull it through from the inside like it's meant to be, it will not fit in the hole.

Don · 10-14-2006, 08:48 PM

jednp, try a bit of sandpaper to knock the edge a bit on the bushing, it will not take much at all. The fit is so good on some that unless it is aligned perfect it will not seem to start. If you can get it even half way started, it should seat itself all of the way after you fire it a couple of times. And then if it is that tight, just leave it in place, no need to take it out when cleaning.
Since you can get it in the wrong way, that tells us that it does fit, just patiently work at it.

sloopy70 · 10-15-2006, 09:19 AM

Hey Don, is this new bushing for the 9's too??? I want to try one of your rods, but I'm wondering what the actual performance difference is in the different Pounds... does the higher pound springs = less recoil??

Don · 10-15-2006, 05:09 PM

Yes this bushing being discussed fits the 9mm Service
Think of the recoil as fixed if you will, and what you are changing is the period of time that you feel it. You can feel a short and sharp spike, or you can spread it out over time so it feels like more of a push. The heavier springs spread it out over time, the lighter springs will make a shorter/sharper spike.
But if you using lighter loads, then the lighter springs will still let the slide work, which you can't always do with the stock spring. Personally I like on my .40 but am indifferent on my 9mm with factory loads. Some like it on their 9mm with the 22# spring, I can tell that it is different but I don't have a preference (sometimes I wonder if I am my own worst salesman

) But it does resolve any problems with the factory rod coming apart at the worst time.

FireDevil762 · 06-09-2007, 08:51 PM

Great photo's. My guide and spring just arrived today along with my trigger sear and My new Texas CHL License. Talk about a great day. Bit of a heads up. The rod and spring combo I ordered came with the correct bushing so you may not need to order it seperately. Not a big deal, so what, now I have a spare in case I need it. I''l be installing everything in the morning then headed to the range. Can't wait to find out the results. I have and 18# and 20# springs to try out. Unlike others, I must like to feel the recoil. LOL

FireDevil762 · 06-10-2007, 07:31 PM

Old Spring and Rod

New Spring and Rod

Old Sear

New Sear

Finished Product

07-20-2006, 01:26 PM	#11
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,627	Rods just arrived, they are now in stock. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

07-21-2006, 12:21 PM	#12
TOMBO XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan Posts: 340	Hey OS you could probably post this on PG for demo and to show those who only know of PG and not the forum how to do this properly. Plus I cant get the pictures to load here on the boat. I still cant wait to get home and put my DGR in. Tombo __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Ben Franklin USN 2000-Present VFW Life Member USGI 1911A1 ca. 1943 XD40 Service w/Handall and DGR w/18 Lb. Spring SA 1911A1 Champion SS w/Nite Sights and Hogues M1 Garand ca. 1943 Married With Children Gamer MWCgamers.com

09-29-2006, 10:50 PM	#14
AGENT4734 XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 53	Thanks! Thanks for the step by step photos... a very quick process that only takes a few seconds to do! Thanks, Agent4734 __________________ XD 9mm Bi-Tone Service Sig Sauer P226 .40 caliber Keltec P32 Ruger 10/22 870 Remington Express I.C.E. Hotline 866-347-2423 Toll free call to report illegal immigrants

10-14-2006, 08:48 PM	#16
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,235	jednp, try a bit of sandpaper to knock the edge a bit on the bushing, it will not take much at all. The fit is so good on some that unless it is aligned perfect it will not seem to start. If you can get it even half way started, it should seat itself all of the way after you fire it a couple of times. And then if it is that tight, just leave it in place, no need to take it out when cleaning. Since you can get it in the wrong way, that tells us that it does fit, just patiently work at it. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

10-15-2006, 05:09 PM	#18
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,235	Yes this bushing being discussed fits the 9mm Service Think of the recoil as fixed if you will, and what you are changing is the period of time that you feel it. You can feel a short and sharp spike, or you can spread it out over time so it feels like more of a push. The heavier springs spread it out over time, the lighter springs will make a shorter/sharper spike. But if you using lighter loads, then the lighter springs will still let the slide work, which you can't always do with the stock spring. Personally I like on my .40 but am indifferent on my 9mm with factory loads. Some like it on their 9mm with the 22# spring, I can tell that it is different but I don't have a preference (sometimes I wonder if I am my own worst salesman) But it does resolve any problems with the factory rod coming apart at the worst time. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

08-19-2006, 09:17 AM	#13
Acorn XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Home of the Steelers Posts: 9	I just got my DGR from Pistolgear for my 40 Service. I got the 22lb. spring. Outstanding service! Had it in hand, the second day after I ordered it! It's a nice piece of hardware. Well finished. I can't wait to hit the range after work to try 'er out. It seems a lot of people put the recoil spring on backwards. Why doesn't Don put a little diagram in the package illustrating the proper direction? Seems to me it would save some grief on both ends of the equation.

10-14-2006, 12:34 PM	#15
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	Mine won't go in like that. Funny, if I push the smaller end in from the front side it fits, but if I pull it through from the inside like it's meant to be, it will not fit in the hole.

10-15-2006, 09:19 AM	#17
sloopy70 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Louisiana Posts: 1,123	Hey Don, is this new bushing for the 9's too??? I want to try one of your rods, but I'm wondering what the actual performance difference is in the different Pounds... does the higher pound springs = less recoil??

06-09-2007, 08:51 PM	#19
FireDevil762 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 92	Great photo's. My guide and spring just arrived today along with my trigger sear and My new Texas CHL License. Talk about a great day. Bit of a heads up. The rod and spring combo I ordered came with the correct bushing so you may not need to order it seperately. Not a big deal, so what, now I have a spare in case I need it. I''l be installing everything in the morning then headed to the range. Can't wait to find out the results. I have and 18# and 20# springs to try out. Unlike others, I must like to feel the recoil. LOL __________________ "Gun control" is a job-safety program for criminals. Springfield XD40 Service Colt 1903 .32 ACP Stag Model 2

06-10-2007, 07:31 PM	#20
FireDevil762 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 92	Old Spring and Rod New Spring and Rod Old Sear New Sear Finished Product __________________ "Gun control" is a job-safety program for criminals. Springfield XD40 Service Colt 1903 .32 ACP Stag Model 2

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