.45ACP Tactical "skinny" rods are here! - Page 2 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

**RONNIEJ** · 11-08-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Don

At my door this afternoon, and I already have some sent PistolGear's way (more to follow on Thursday).

For those that helped with the R&D I will be sending you a new set shortly of this new stuff, and you can do whatever you wish with the prototypes. Thanks for the help!

This bushing does not fit the .45 Service, sorry guys. That one is coming soon.

Does that include the fellows who worked with you on the service

Ron

Don · 11-08-2006, 04:22 PM

Yes, for those that have helped with the service I will replace those too when I get the parts (still a ways out).

[TASF]Overkill · 11-08-2006, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don

Thanks guys! I have given up on the women again so my focus is mostly back!

Hey, gimme a call sometime. We can rekindle our relationship.

Crimp · 01-13-2007, 05:22 PM

Don, can you still use the OEM spring with the skinny rod?

Don · 01-13-2007, 06:56 PM

Possibly, but no need to (and I have not checked to see if the dimensions are too tight). If you want the original spring the original rod is just fine and has no problems.

01-14-2007, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don

Man I don't know. I swore off the women but still in love with beer, and so money still is pissed away.

Beer! You dont buy it you lease it! And beer goggles help the look of women around 1AM.
Now please get back to work on the service .45 and leave the beer and women to me, I'll send pictures!!!!!

mcb · 07-18-2008, 10:44 AM

So what happened to the skinny XD-45 Guide rod? I have one for my XD-45ACP Tactical and like it because I can run some of the real light 1911 recoil springs with it while shooting real light production loads for competition in USPSA production division. I have run 45ACP loads as light as a ~140PF in my XD-45ACP. With 200gr bullets that is really soft shooting. I went to Pistol Gear to get some stuff including so new recoil springs and noticed the skinny guide rod for the XD-45ACP is not listed any more.

Did I miss it or is in no longer being made? Just curious.

Later
mcb

Don · 07-18-2008, 08:25 PM

I still have it, it just does not move very fast (maybe that is why, I do not see it on PistolGear's site either). I figured it would sell better, as you can get just about any spring you could ever want (and some you should never want) using stock 1911 springs.

You can find it at XDGuys store.

john55 · 08-02-2008, 03:55 PM

Not on topic but, Will you ever be offering a heavier weight guide rod/spring arraingment for the 4'' xd 45?

Don · 08-02-2008, 05:51 PM

I have had some prototypes out since the introduction, the problem is that the springs do not hold the slide in battery. Some have good results, some not so good so nothing that I want out there.

11-08-2006, 04:22 PM	#12
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,237	Yes, for those that have helped with the service I will replace those too when I get the parts (still a ways out). __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

01-13-2007, 05:22 PM	#14
Crimp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 164	Don, can you still use the OEM spring with the skinny rod? __________________ -Montani Semper Liberi- West Virginians: Consider joining the West Virginia Citizens Defense League.

01-13-2007, 06:56 PM	#15
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,237	Possibly, but no need to (and I have not checked to see if the dimensions are too tight). If you want the original spring the original rod is just fine and has no problems. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

07-18-2008, 10:44 AM	#17
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,055	So what happened to the skinny XD-45 Guide rod? I have one for my XD-45ACP Tactical and like it because I can run some of the real light 1911 recoil springs with it while shooting real light production loads for competition in USPSA production division. I have run 45ACP loads as light as a ~140PF in my XD-45ACP. With 200gr bullets that is really soft shooting. I went to Pistol Gear to get some stuff including so new recoil springs and noticed the skinny guide rod for the XD-45ACP is not listed any more. Did I miss it or is in no longer being made? Just curious. Later mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

07-18-2008, 08:25 PM	#18
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,237	I still have it, it just does not move very fast (maybe that is why, I do not see it on PistolGear's site either). I figured it would sell better, as you can get just about any spring you could ever want (and some you should never want) using stock 1911 springs. You can find it at XDGuys store. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

08-02-2008, 03:55 PM	#19
john55 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 3	Not on topic but, Will you ever be offering a heavier weight guide rod/spring arraingment for the 4'' xd 45?

08-02-2008, 05:51 PM	#20
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,237	I have had some prototypes out since the introduction, the problem is that the springs do not hold the slide in battery. Some have good results, some not so good so nothing that I want out there. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

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