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mattjohnston87 · 01-28-2007, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cracnup

That's how I installed mine.. I just wanted to be sure. I'm going to be buying some ammo this weekend to test it out. Thanks for the quick response.

Good deal.

empoknor · 01-29-2007, 09:50 PM

When I look for one of Don's Guide Rods for my 45ACP (service 4"), all I see are rods for the tacticals and xd9/40/357sig. Am I missing something ?

**Don** · 01-29-2007, 11:14 PM

Not missing it yet, I have a couple more "final dimension" prototypes that will go out and then I think I am ready. Very soon (with a bronze bushing for a while -which is a very good bronze for this purpose).

empoknor · 01-30-2007, 12:55 AM

GREAT!!!

Yuppicide · 01-30-2007, 01:51 AM

Can anyone recommend a spring weight for a .40 Tactical with a Firedragon PORTED 9mm conversion barrel? The factory .40 spring is way too strong, and I get alot of stovepipes- but want a spring that will still keep the slide closed properly. I really want a SS DGR to match the Firedragon barrel and eventually a NHO magwell for ultimate "Tac-T-Cool"!

Yuppicide · 02-09-2007, 03:45 AM

......................................Anybody?

KYDoc · 02-09-2007, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Yuppicide

Can anyone recommend a spring weight for a .40 Tactical with a Firedragon PORTED 9mm conversion barrel? The factory .40 spring is way too strong, and I get alot of stovepipes- but want a spring that will still keep the slide closed properly. I really want a SS DGR to match the Firedragon barrel and eventually a NHO magwell for ultimate "Tac-T-Cool"!

Might take a little bit of playing. 16# may be ok but it may not keep the slide closed properly. Going much lighter will usually cause problems not necessarily first day out but as spring weakens. I would try 16 and if it cycles but doesn't keep it in battery, there is a 17# also.

Changing springs for combos like that is a bit of trial and error. 16 is a good place to start and go up or down from there.

**jgrauman** · 02-14-2007, 01:03 PM

got my new bushing and spring today, bushing looks great and can't wait to try out the 18#. i had gone up to the 22# but i have a ported .40 and was just too much. i'm hoping the stock weight will work well.

Moe C. · 02-25-2007, 05:00 AM

"The reason most people can reacquire their sight picture faster with a lighter spring is because of the force at which the slide returns to battery. Heavier springs return hard, so the muzzle has a tendency to dip. So your gun jumps with the initial recoil and then dips with the slide return."

Taking the above statement into account. If the factory spring for the XD-9 is 18# and Don recommends a 22# spring for 9mm I must be missing something here. Wouldn't a 14-16# sprinf work better?

zangief330 · 03-13-2007, 09:45 PM

Not only am I a new XD owner, but I also just ordered my first DGR. I opted to go after the #20 instead of the #22 since it seemed like some folks were having trouble with the #22 in their XD Service (.40 S&W). I know I shouldn't allow that to pursuade me, but I'm just trying to play it safe. If you have any tips/pointers on installation, I'd appreciate it if you'd drop me a line.

J

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empoknor XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 44	When I look for one of Don's Guide Rods for my 45ACP (service 4"), all I see are rods for the tacticals and xd9/40/357sig. Am I missing something ?
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Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,453	Not missing it yet, I have a couple more "final dimension" prototypes that will go out and then I think I am ready. Very soon (with a bronze bushing for a while -which is a very good bronze for this purpose). __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod
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empoknor XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 44	GREAT!!!
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Yuppicide XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The People's Gaypublic of Drugafornia Posts: 3,706	Can anyone recommend a spring weight for a .40 Tactical with a Firedragon PORTED 9mm conversion barrel? The factory .40 spring is way too strong, and I get alot of stovepipes- but want a spring that will still keep the slide closed properly. I really want a SS DGR to match the Firedragon barrel and eventually a NHO magwell for ultimate "Tac-T-Cool"! __________________ *********************************************** ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ "President Obama has agreed to commit an additional 40,000 troops to fight Fox News." -Jay Leno**
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02-14-2007, 01:03 PM	#38
jgrauman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 460	got my new bushing and spring today, bushing looks great and can't wait to try out the 18#. i had gone up to the 22# but i have a ported .40 and was just too much. i'm hoping the stock weight will work well. __________________ You see, none of us choose our end really. A king may move a man, a father may claim a son. But remember that, even when those who move you be kings or men of power, your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God you cannot say, "but I was told by others to do thus," or that "virtue was not convenient at the time." This will not suffice. Remember that.
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02-25-2007, 05:00 AM	#39
Moe C. XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whidbey Island, WA. Posts: 190	Am I missing something? "The reason most people can reacquire their sight picture faster with a lighter spring is because of the force at which the slide returns to battery. Heavier springs return hard, so the muzzle has a tendency to dip. So your gun jumps with the initial recoil and then dips with the slide return." Taking the above statement into account. If the factory spring for the XD-9 is 18# and Don recommends a 22# spring for 9mm I must be missing something here. Wouldn't a 14-16# sprinf work better? __________________ XD-9 Service * 1700 * rounds since 02/07 ------------------------------------------------ 'The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyrannies of evil men.' -Ezekiel 25:17 'Tyranny is the exercise of some power over a man, which is not warranted by law, or necessary for the public safety. A people can never be deprived of their liberties, while they retain in their own hands, a power sufficient to any other power in the state.' -Noah Webster
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03-13-2007, 09:45 PM	#40
zangief330 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 14	1st DGR Not only am I a new XD owner, but I also just ordered my first DGR. I opted to go after the #20 instead of the #22 since it seemed like some folks were having trouble with the #22 in their XD Service (.40 S&W). I know I shouldn't allow that to pursuade me, but I'm just trying to play it safe. If you have any tips/pointers on installation, I'd appreciate it if you'd drop me a line. J __________________ ----------------------------------------- XD Service .40 S&W Remington 1100 M91 Mosin Nagant -For the strongest steel is forged in the hottest of fires-
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