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

Don · 10-18-2006, 06:01 PM

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

What is this "skinny" rod you ask? It will replace the fatter factory rod with a rod and bushing setup, that will let you use standard full-size 1911 springs. You can now tune the XD45 Tactical for lighter or heavier loads, with springs that are easily available.
The stainless bushing has a shallow cup to contain the open spring end. The cup is not needed once the rod is in place, but it was near impossible to get the rod installed without this, so you get a cup.
Weight of the rod and bushing combined is right at 1.5 oz/42.6 grams.
The rod and bushing are stainless and should be run oiled.

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.

XD in SC · 10-20-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Don

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

There is hope for the Service shooters!!!!!

**Ed Ely** · 10-20-2006, 02:30 PM

Congrats Don on another fine accessory
for the XD. Keep up the flow of products
for XD.

Ed

zane · 10-20-2006, 02:42 PM

Thanks for keeping on top of the demand Don, I have yet to do business with you but I look forward to it in the future!

Don · 10-20-2006, 04:09 PM

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

jetsiphon · 10-20-2006, 07:19 PM

Sweet, one step closer to the 45 Service rod.

Keep up the good work Don!

Dobbler · 10-24-2006, 11:26 AM

How long would you estimate before we see the finished guide rod for us 4" service folk?

Don · 10-24-2006, 11:44 AM

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

AKM · 11-06-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Don

The stainless bushing has a shallow cup to contain the open spring end. The cup is not needed once the rod is in place, but it was near impossible to get the rod installed without this, so you get a cup.

Speaking from experience I can tell you that the bushing without the cup can be a real excercise to install. Expecially when you're swapping springs 2 dozen times in one session.

The cup sounds like a REAL good idea.

creepyrat · 11-08-2006, 02:17 PM

sweet, lol ill prolly have the guide rod and bushing before i get the gun.

10-18-2006, 06:01 PM	#1
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,181	.45ACP Tactical "skinny" rods are here! At my door this afternoon, and I already have some sent PistolGear's way (more to follow on Thursday). What is this "skinny" rod you ask? It will replace the fatter factory rod with a rod and bushing setup, that will let you use standard full-size 1911 springs. You can now tune the XD45 Tactical for lighter or heavier loads, with springs that are easily available. The stainless bushing has a shallow cup to contain the open spring end. The cup is not needed once the rod is in place, but it was near impossible to get the rod installed without this, so you get a cup. Weight of the rod and bushing combined is right at 1.5 oz/42.6 grams. The rod and bushing are stainless and should be run oiled. 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. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

10-20-2006, 04:09 PM	#5
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,181	Thanks guys! I have given up on the women again so my focus is mostly back! __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

10-20-2006, 07:19 PM	#6
jetsiphon XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,192	Sweet, one step closer to the 45 Service rod. Keep up the good work Don! __________________ XD9 Service Black - XD45 Service Dark Earth 1945 Sistema 1911 - Para Ordnance LTC Steyr M9A1 - Glock 17

10-24-2006, 11:44 AM	#8
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,181	Man I don't know. I swore off the women but still in love with beer, and so money still is pissed away. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

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10-20-2006, 02:30 PM	#3
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,618 Blog Entries: 1	Congrats Don on another fine accessory for the XD. Keep up the flow of products for XD. Ed

10-20-2006, 02:42 PM	#4
zane XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SW WA Posts: 539	Thanks for keeping on top of the demand Don, I have yet to do business with you but I look forward to it in the future!

10-24-2006, 11:26 AM	#7
Dobbler XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 25	How long would you estimate before we see the finished guide rod for us 4" service folk?

11-08-2006, 02:17 PM	#10
creepyrat XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MI Posts: 296	sweet, lol ill prolly have the guide rod and bushing before i get the gun.