Installed my new DGR and 22# spring...

[stickman483]

I just shot my XD-9 Service model with the 22# spring and DGR on the 6th. I loved it. Reduced recoil and I didn't notice any major change in accuracy. I would recommend this setup and feel that it was a great investment in my firearm. Thanks Don for a great product. You will probably be recieving more of my money in the future.

[rev-arb]

Just put in "The Rod" with 22# spring. I am so excited, just have to wait to try it.

[XDerminator]

Originally Posted by sketch

Have any range reports after shooting with the 22# spring? I am going to order a DGR soon and wondered if it caused any issues with shooting WWB 115 grain ammo in an XD-9?? I'm trying to decide between the 20# and 22#. Not too worried about being able to rack the slide but will it cause any issues with shooting ammo that is not loaded as hot as others?

Perfect question for today!

I installed my DGR with the 22# spring a few weeks back. Up until today, I have been using up a case of Winchester 9mm NATO ammo that I had (which is a little "hot" compared to standard range ammo). My XD9 with the DGR and 22# spring ate that stuff like candy. Not a single problem, and I loved the spring and guide rod. Noticebly easier recoil and virtually no muzzle flip. Front dot back on target instantly. It's been great!

THEN...

I used up the last of the NATO ammo, and switched over to some standard Remington FMJ 119gr. range ammo, and... Holy Schmoly. I've never had a gun act like this. FTEs and FTFs, stovepipes, it was unreal. Approximately every third shot I had a hang up. It was good practice in clearing a jammed weapon, but dang!

I learned a good lesson today: The 22# spring is not a frieng with standard load 119gr rounds--at least not in my XD. The good news is that my PD loads are, of course, +p rounds. Out of concern I ran 20 of them through my XD (bye bye $17!), and the gun again worked flawlessly. I also picked up one more box of the NATO ammo and again, the gun ate 'em up.

Moral of this story: At least in my XD9, the 22# spring is a heavy load setup. If I'm going to the range to do some target shooting with standard WWB or Remington 119gr rounds, the 18# spring goes back in.

Otherwise, I love the DGR and 22# spring--I just need to make sure I'm shooting a hot load when it's in there.

[Fraggle]

I wonder what the 22# spring will do to the CCI Blazer 115gr Aluminum?

[sketch]

Originally Posted by XDerminator

Perfect question for today!

I installed my DGR with the 22# spring a few weeks back. Up until today, I have been using up a case of Winchester 9mm NATO ammo that I had (which is a little "hot" compared to standard range ammo). My XD9 with the DGR and 22# spring ate that stuff like candy. Not a single problem, and I loved the spring and guide rod. Noticebly easier recoil and virtually no muzzle flip. Front dot back on target instantly. It's been great!

THEN...

I used up the last of the NATO ammo, and switched over to some standard Remington FMJ 119gr. range ammo, and... Holy Schmoly. I've never had a gun act like this. FTEs and FTFs, stovepipes, it was unreal. Approximately every third shot I had a hang up. It was good practice in clearing a jammed weapon, but dang!

I learned a good lesson today: The 22# spring is not a frieng with standard load 119gr rounds--at least not in my XD. The good news is that my PD loads are, of course, +p rounds. Out of concern I ran 20 of them through my XD (bye bye $17!), and the gun again worked flawlessly. I also picked up one more box of the NATO ammo and again, the gun ate 'em up.

Moral of this story: At least in my XD9, the 22# spring is a heavy load setup. If I'm going to the range to do some target shooting with standard WWB or Remington 119gr rounds, the 18# spring goes back in.

Otherwise, I love the DGR and 22# spring--I just need to make sure I'm shooting a hot load when it's in there.

Thanks for the info. I got the DGR along with a 20# and 22# spring from by bro for xmas. I went shooting a couple days after and did have 1 FTE with the 20# spring when shooting 115 gr WWB but shot off about 150 others without problems. Will be able to do some further testing this weekend.

[Fraggle]

Originally Posted by Fraggle

I wonder what the 22# spring will do to the CCI Blazer 115gr Aluminum?

As per my post above, I went to the range with my XD-9 Service and DGR 22# Spring.
I fired 500 rounds of the CCI Blazer aluminum case ammo over the weekend and noticed a few things:

Good:
1. Reduced recoil (not greatly but just enough to take a little edge off)
2. Slide was a touch harder to rack. Not very noticeable at the range.
3. Accuracy increased (due to the way the gun handles now, feels smoother).

Bad:
1. The empty aluminum cases did not fly as far as with the stock setup. They seemed a little slow on their flight out from the chamber and did go very far.
2. Double tapping a target seemed a little harder to do. Not sure if it is because of the spring or me not used to the setup yet.

Bottom Line: I enjoyed the 22# spring with CCI Blazers. I did notice it was faster to double tap with the 17# spring, but the over all function and smoothness of the gun with the 22# spring makes it a winner.

For the type of shooting I do, range and steel silhouettes, it's DGR with the 22# spring all the way.

[KYDoc]

Originally Posted by Fraggle

As per my post above, I went to the range with my XD-9 Service and DGR 22# Spring.
I fired 500 rounds of the CCI Blazer aluminum case ammo over the weekend and noticed a few things:

Good:
1. Reduced recoil (not greatly but just enough to take a little edge off)
2. Slide was a touch harder to rack. Not very noticeable at the range.
3. Accuracy increased (due to the way the gun handles now, feels smoother).

Bad:
1. The empty aluminum cases did not fly as far as with the stock setup. They seemed a little slow on their flight out from the chamber and did go very far.
2. Double tapping a target seemed a little harder to do. Not sure if it is because of the spring or me not used to the setup yet.

Bottom Line: I enjoyed the 22# spring with CCI Blazers. I did notice it was faster to double tap with the 17# spring, but the over all function and smoothness of the gun with the 22# spring makes it a winner.

For the type of shooting I do, range and steel silhouettes, it's DGR with the 22# spring all the way.

Many agree with you that although the recoil is less sharp (not as great a spike in force all at once) that the 22# takes longer to get back down on target.

[nsnate02]

The DGR and #22 work well. I shot considerably better with this setup over the stock setup. I shoot 115g CCI Blazer for practice and had no problems. I also shot Federal Hydra-Shock 124g and Speer Gold Dot 124g and again no problems. I plan on using Federal HST 124g +P for carry, but have not tried them yet. I assume that the extra snap will be sucked up by the DGR setup. Thanks Don!

[Fraggle]

Originally Posted by nsnate02

The DGR and #22 work well. I shot considerably better with this setup over the stock setup. I shoot 115g CCI Blazer for practice and had no problems. I also shot Federal Hydra-Shock 124g and Speer Gold Dot 124g and again no problems. I plan on using Federal HST 124g +P for carry, but have not tried them yet. I assume that the extra snap will be sucked up by the DGR setup. Thanks Don!

That is an excellent point and often overlooked by most. The stock setup is adequate for regular loads and will handle the + loads but with a bit of a "snap". While the 22lbs spring only takes a little edge off the normal loads it truly shines when it comes to the high pressure +P and +P+. You will find that it's a pleasure to shoot +P ammo when the gun is setup the right way