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CPES · 01-01-2007, 07:32 PM

I've looked on pistolgear.com, who is sold out of pretty much everything that is DGR related. Is there another webiste I can buy a DRG/spring combo?

Also, a quick question here...sorry if this has been covered, but I need an opinion. I'm interested in this product primarily for reliability reasons, and maybe a little bit of bling over the stock rod...

I'm picking up my XD40 4" service model tomorrow, which will be used 95% of the time as my duty weapon. That being said, what spring would optomize it's performance in such a role? I'm not sure what kind of JHP ammo they will issue me for duty carry, but I worry about having "too much spring" for the regular ball rounds I'll fire during qualification and range days. I don't want the gun jamming up on me left and right becasue the rounds I'm using aren't hot enough to cleanly eject.

If an 18# spring is pretty much stock-equivalent, and the 22# spring has some trouble with weaker rounds (from what I've heard in other threads), would the 20# spring be a decent compromise between the two?

manic mechanic · 01-01-2007, 07:39 PM

I've only had issues with the 22# when using the 9mm conversion bbl. Have only had good outcomes in the 40 with the 22# and 24# spring. I've got the 40 service, it's about a year and a half old with approx. 1500+ round of 40 and about the same of 9mm through it.

CPES · 01-01-2007, 08:46 PM

What loads have you used with the 22# spring? I'm thinking that it might be in my best interests to just buy all of the different ones and try them out.

I'm still at a loss as to where I can purchase a set though. Does anyone besides pistolgear sell them?

BoomerBSG · 01-01-2007, 10:51 PM

hs2000 has wolf guidrods and springs if your in dire need of them.
https://www.shop.xd-hs2000.com/displ...&categoryId=19

i'm holding out for DGR's myself

cheers

manic mechanic · 01-02-2007, 06:22 AM

Here's a used one for sale, great price.
http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29875
In 40 I shoot mostly WWB 165 gr FMJ, Blazer Brass 180 gr FMJ, and Speer Gold Dots in 165, and some Hornady TAP in 150.

Don · 01-02-2007, 01:16 PM

PistolGear should be back in stock Tues or Wed, I sent out some rods before xmas and the balance on the 29th.

CPES · 01-02-2007, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manic mechanic

Here's a used one for sale, great price.
http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29875

Thanks for the heads up man, I just picked it up, with the bushing! I still need to order a recoil spring for it Don, so I'll be placing that order within a day or two. Thanks for the help guys.

sloopy70 · 01-02-2007, 04:05 PM

as far as reliability with the heavy springs goes, I've got the 22# spring on my xd9, and shoot wwb 115 gr and haven't had any problems at all...

Also... I'm gonna order the stock weight spring soon just because I can recover from the recoil faster on the 18 pounder... I'd like to go lighter, but I don't think you can on the service model...

01-01-2007, 07:32 PM	#1
CPES XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,031	OK, so where do I get one? I've looked on pistolgear.com, who is sold out of pretty much everything that is DGR related. Is there another webiste I can buy a DRG/spring combo? Also, a quick question here...sorry if this has been covered, but I need an opinion. I'm interested in this product primarily for reliability reasons, and maybe a little bit of bling over the stock rod... I'm picking up my XD40 4" service model tomorrow, which will be used 95% of the time as my duty weapon. That being said, what spring would optomize it's performance in such a role? I'm not sure what kind of JHP ammo they will issue me for duty carry, but I worry about having "too much spring" for the regular ball rounds I'll fire during qualification and range days. I don't want the gun jamming up on me left and right becasue the rounds I'm using aren't hot enough to cleanly eject. If an 18# spring is pretty much stock-equivalent, and the 22# spring has some trouble with weaker rounds (from what I've heard in other threads), would the 20# spring be a decent compromise between the two?

01-01-2007, 07:39 PM	#2
manic mechanic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan, down the river Posts: 1,117	I've only had issues with the 22# when using the 9mm conversion bbl. Have only had good outcomes in the 40 with the 22# and 24# spring. I've got the 40 service, it's about a year and a half old with approx. 1500+ round of 40 and about the same of 9mm through it. __________________ The 2nd amendment makes all the others possible. If we ever forget that we're One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." Ronald Reagan

01-01-2007, 10:51 PM	#4
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,250	hs2000 has wolf guidrods and springs if your in dire need of them. https://www.shop.xd-hs2000.com/displ...&categoryId=19 i'm holding out for DGR's myself cheers __________________ 1. Colt Combat Commander (steel) 2. Colt Defender 1911 3. Beretta M9 (wifes) 4. Winchester Defender 12 gauge 5. Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge 6. Mosin Nagant M44 7. Bersa .380 CC edition 8. Bersa .380 Running around the house half blind tripping over My Little Ponies and hollaring "Where's the bathroom?" is not a tactical look. -Scotton

01-02-2007, 06:22 AM	#5
manic mechanic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan, down the river Posts: 1,117	Here's a used one for sale, great price. http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29875 In 40 I shoot mostly WWB 165 gr FMJ, Blazer Brass 180 gr FMJ, and Speer Gold Dots in 165, and some Hornady TAP in 150. __________________ The 2nd amendment makes all the others possible. If we ever forget that we're One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." Ronald Reagan

01-02-2007, 01:16 PM	#6
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,138	PistolGear should be back in stock Tues or Wed, I sent out some rods before xmas and the balance on the 29th. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

01-01-2007, 08:46 PM	#3
CPES XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,031	What loads have you used with the 22# spring? I'm thinking that it might be in my best interests to just buy all of the different ones and try them out. I'm still at a loss as to where I can purchase a set though. Does anyone besides pistolgear sell them?

01-02-2007, 04:05 PM	#8
sloopy70 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Louisiana Posts: 1,092	as far as reliability with the heavy springs goes, I've got the 22# spring on my xd9, and shoot wwb 115 gr and haven't had any problems at all... Also... I'm gonna order the stock weight spring soon just because I can recover from the recoil faster on the 18 pounder... I'd like to go lighter, but I don't think you can on the service model...

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