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Super Trucker · 06-29-2004, 07:37 PM

How much would the Don's guide rod with the 22# spring reduce recoil on the XD40 Service model? (approx % )

Don · 06-29-2004, 10:16 PM

That's a tough one, since recoil affects different people differently. Some people think it has a great effect, others feel it has a minimal effect. I suppose it is how tight you grip and how much you "let" the muzzle rise. From my own judgement, I'd say muzzle rise is reduced by 30-50%. The full force of the recoil is there but it is spread out over a longer period of time.
Some members have reported better split times so it sounds like they are using a competition timer and judging from that.
You can tell I am not good at making outlandish claims, but I do like how the recoil feels with the 22# spring in my XD40.

RicochetJim · 06-30-2004, 05:58 AM

I have the 22# spring and rod in my 40 Service model. I can't put a % on it but I would say there is a slight improvement in muzzle flip and slight but noticeable reduction in felt recoil. It's a nice improvement (if not dramatic). I'm glad I got it. Like Don says, YMMV.

Super Trucker · 06-30-2004, 09:09 PM

great guys I appreciate the quick reply, I rented the xd40 and am planing on purchasing one once Wayne county here in MI. decides to issue my carry permit. When I fired the range gun, ( it was almost new I was the 2nd person to fire it ) the recoil did not bother me but the muzzle flip was slightly a different story, since it seems to reduce that, I will get the rod and spring as soon as I get the gun. Thanks again. Don and RicochetJim

rayteck · 08-30-2007, 10:58 AM

Don;
where can I purchase 22# spring for my XD40

ROFL XD · 08-30-2007, 11:05 AM

It's available from pistolgear.com: http://www.pistolgear.com/proddetail...d=88WOA&cat=15

enfurno · 08-31-2007, 03:23 PM

I wouldn't say that it reduces the recoil much at all. What it does do, and do pretty well I might add is make the recoil more manageable. There is definitely a difference, the gun wants to "pop" if you will back into place and on target better with the upgrade.

I definitely love mine, it was a wonderful upgrade for the price. I'd recommend that you buy a few different spring weights to check out though, I bought a #20 and #22 with mine, not much different but I seem to prefer the #22 a little more than the 20.

joerockt · 09-06-2007, 12:19 PM

I'm expecting my rod and spring in soon for my xd40 tac. I went with a #24 though, based on others suggestions...

06-29-2004, 07:37 PM	#1
Super Trucker XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 500	Recoil Reduction? How much would the Don's guide rod with the 22# spring reduce recoil on the XD40 Service model? (approx % )

06-30-2004, 05:58 AM	#3
RicochetJim XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 619	I have the 22# spring and rod in my 40 Service model. I can't put a % on it but I would say there is a slight improvement in muzzle flip and slight but noticeable reduction in felt recoil. It's a nice improvement (if not dramatic). I'm glad I got it. Like Don says, YMMV. __________________ Jim XD-40 Service Model with Heinie night sights XD-9 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone Taurus 605 snubby .357 magnum

08-30-2007, 10:58 AM	#5
rayteck XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8	recoil spring Don; where can I purchase 22# spring for my XD40

08-30-2007, 11:05 AM	#6
ROFL XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 300	It's available from pistolgear.com: http://www.pistolgear.com/proddetail...d=88WOA&cat=15 __________________ USPSA A-58873 _____________ XD-40 XD-9 Tactical

08-31-2007, 03:23 PM	#7
enfurno XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 891	I wouldn't say that it reduces the recoil much at all. What it does do, and do pretty well I might add is make the recoil more manageable. There is definitely a difference, the gun wants to "pop" if you will back into place and on target better with the upgrade. I definitely love mine, it was a wonderful upgrade for the price. I'd recommend that you buy a few different spring weights to check out though, I bought a #20 and #22 with mine, not much different but I seem to prefer the #22 a little more than the 20. __________________ XD9 Service model Owner/Operator Net Presence, Inc.

06-29-2004, 10:16 PM	#2
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,268	That's a tough one, since recoil affects different people differently. Some people think it has a great effect, others feel it has a minimal effect. I suppose it is how tight you grip and how much you "let" the muzzle rise. From my own judgement, I'd say muzzle rise is reduced by 30-50%. The full force of the recoil is there but it is spread out over a longer period of time. Some members have reported better split times so it sounds like they are using a competition timer and judging from that. You can tell I am not good at making outlandish claims, but I do like how the recoil feels with the 22# spring in my XD40. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

06-30-2004, 09:09 PM	#4
Super Trucker XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 500	great guys I appreciate the quick reply, I rented the xd40 and am planing on purchasing one once Wayne county here in MI. decides to issue my carry permit. When I fired the range gun, ( it was almost new I was the 2nd person to fire it ) the recoil did not bother me but the muzzle flip was slightly a different story, since it seems to reduce that, I will get the rod and spring as soon as I get the gun. Thanks again. Don and RicochetJim

09-06-2007, 12:19 PM	#8
joerockt XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 41	I'm expecting my rod and spring in soon for my xd40 tac. I went with a #24 though, based on others suggestions...

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