40 Ported - need to order, but have ? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

itschris · 12-22-2006, 09:38 AM

Don, I have a .40 ported XD and want to order your guide rod. I've been reading through all these posts and have to admit I'm just a bit confused so I want to make sure I get this right the first time.

Can you tell me exactly what I need to order? Spring weight, the bushing (I"m unclear if I need or should get it), etc. Please let me know everything I need. Thanks.

Don · 12-22-2006, 03:16 PM

For the Service model (4" barrel) the rod comes with a bushing.
Some have had poor luck with heavy springs and the porting, as the slide slows down too much and you get stovepiping. So I think stay with the 18# rate which is the stock weight. So the only reason to do my rod in the ported is to go for the bling, and have a solid easy to clean rod that will not come apart on you.

itschris · 12-22-2006, 09:18 PM

Thanks Don. I'll be ordering that when the folks at PistolGear come back from the holiday. Well, looks are enough for me at this point as I hate the way the stock rod looks. I'll give it a shot.

Happy Holidays.

12-22-2006, 09:38 AM	#1
itschris XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 54	40 Ported - need to order, but have ? Don, I have a .40 ported XD and want to order your guide rod. I've been reading through all these posts and have to admit I'm just a bit confused so I want to make sure I get this right the first time. Can you tell me exactly what I need to order? Spring weight, the bushing (I"m unclear if I need or should get it), etc. Please let me know everything I need. Thanks.

12-22-2006, 03:16 PM	#2
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,150	For the Service model (4" barrel) the rod comes with a bushing. Some have had poor luck with heavy springs and the porting, as the slide slows down too much and you get stovepiping. So I think stay with the 18# rate which is the stock weight. So the only reason to do my rod in the ported is to go for the bling, and have a solid easy to clean rod that will not come apart on you. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

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12-22-2006, 09:18 PM	#3
itschris XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 54	Thanks Don. I'll be ordering that when the folks at PistolGear come back from the holiday. Well, looks are enough for me at this point as I hate the way the stock rod looks. I'll give it a shot. Happy Holidays.