9mm service...18# vs. 22# test, with pics - Page 2 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

philbo · 01-30-2007, 09:56 AM

Thanks for the info. I bought my wife a DGR w/22# spring as she was having trouble w/multiple FTF/FTE when shooting with only one hand and the stock setup. The 22# spring helped her control that, but I've wanted to pick up an 18 as well just to see.

Don · 01-30-2007, 08:58 PM

I like seeing data like this. Basically it shows that spring weights are a personal preference. I like a 22# spring in my XD40, and more than that I pretty much shut up. The real thing is that there is a series of springs in shooting a semi-auto; your stance is a spring, your arms are a spring, your grip is a spring. That sum is what what makes it work for you. There is probably a bell curve of preference for a starting point, but ultimately shoot what you like!

amishclark · 01-31-2007, 10:40 AM

today was the first day since sunday that wasn't unbearably cold. nevertheless, i had to sit in my truck to reload and change springs. anyway, i shot from around 8 yards...i probably shot faster than i did inside, due to the cold...first i shot 20 with the 18# spring:

the i shot 20 with the 22# spring:

then i shot 10, again with the 22:

then i switched back to the 18, and shot another 10:

then i got too cold and quit. i think accuracy at this distance is not much different between the two springs, but i still like the 18# more...all your nice responses make me feel like i contributed something to this forum, which is nice because i in turn have learned so much! thanks!

AZXD40 · 01-31-2007, 10:51 AM

Just my 2 cents.. I have both the 18# & the 22# for the XD40. I found that the #22 help me get back on target just a tad quicker than the 18# or stock spring. Other than very slight difference in the follow up shot. I can barely notice the difference when shooting.

I love the fact That I get to choose whats fits my needs!

BoomerBSG · 01-31-2007, 01:12 PM

nice work there amishclark. was both the 18# tests with the DGR spring, or was one of them with the #18 stock spring/rod assembly?

cheers

amishclark · 01-31-2007, 03:50 PM

dgr...i got a new stock spring from SA, but don't even want to bother with it!

JiminHillCountry · 02-05-2007, 04:53 PM

Spent a little time with mine and the new DGR and 22# spring. Took a little getting used to. After 200 rounds, definitely like the new setup. Groups are better at roughly 45 feet (6" to 7") and at 20 feet is good for making large holes in the target.

slugger6 · 02-05-2007, 05:04 PM

Once again, amish, thanks for a facts-filled range report. I look forward to reading your future posts.

BoomerBSG · 02-05-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amishclark

dgr...i got a new stock spring from SA, but don't even want to bother with it!

i got my DGR with #18 today, i may go to the range to give it a run. still aching to test out the hogue slide on grips i put on a couple days ago too lol.

dont have a camera, but will post up what i think about it

so did you decide to stick with the #18 amish? if your not gonna use that #22 i could send you my addy

cheers

amishclark · 02-05-2007, 07:23 PM

i did decide to stick with the 18...it can't hurt to have a spare around, though...i'd sell it to you for slightly less than the price of a new spring, seeing as how its slightly used and all. the round count on the spring is posted in this very thread...i'm interested in hearing what you think of the new setup!

01-30-2007, 08:58 PM	#12
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,187	I like seeing data like this. Basically it shows that spring weights are a personal preference. I like a 22# spring in my XD40, and more than that I pretty much shut up. The real thing is that there is a series of springs in shooting a semi-auto; your stance is a spring, your arms are a spring, your grip is a spring. That sum is what what makes it work for you. There is probably a bell curve of preference for a starting point, but ultimately shoot what you like! __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

01-31-2007, 10:40 AM	#13
amishclark XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: pennsyltucky Posts: 1,509	today was the first day since sunday that wasn't unbearably cold. nevertheless, i had to sit in my truck to reload and change springs. anyway, i shot from around 8 yards...i probably shot faster than i did inside, due to the cold...first i shot 20 with the 18# spring: the i shot 20 with the 22# spring: then i shot 10, again with the 22: then i switched back to the 18, and shot another 10: then i got too cold and quit. i think accuracy at this distance is not much different between the two springs, but i still like the 18# more...all your nice responses make me feel like i contributed something to this forum, which is nice because i in turn have learned so much! thanks! __________________ some say "cheese" and i'm picturing something lovely. others say "cheese" and i'm thinking government subsidy. i am the grammar police. all your bad grammars are belong to me!

01-31-2007, 10:51 AM	#14
AZXD40 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 706	Just my 2 cents.. I have both the 18# & the 22# for the XD40. I found that the #22 help me get back on target just a tad quicker than the 18# or stock spring. Other than very slight difference in the follow up shot. I can barely notice the difference when shooting. I love the fact That I get to choose whats fits my needs! __________________ John F. Kennedy: "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom."

01-31-2007, 01:12 PM	#15
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,335	nice work there amishclark. was both the 18# tests with the DGR spring, or was one of them with the #18 stock spring/rod assembly? cheers __________________ Colt Combat Commander, Colt Defender 1911, Beretta M9 (wifes), Winchester Defender 12 gauge, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M44, 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

01-31-2007, 03:50 PM	#16
amishclark XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: pennsyltucky Posts: 1,509	dgr...i got a new stock spring from SA, but don't even want to bother with it! __________________ some say "cheese" and i'm picturing something lovely. others say "cheese" and i'm thinking government subsidy. i am the grammar police. all your bad grammars are belong to me!

01-30-2007, 09:56 AM	#11
philbo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 290	Thanks for the info. I bought my wife a DGR w/22# spring as she was having trouble w/multiple FTF/FTE when shooting with only one hand and the stock setup. The 22# spring helped her control that, but I've wanted to pick up an 18 as well just to see.

02-05-2007, 04:53 PM	#17
JiminHillCountry XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West if Austin, TX - in the hill country Posts: 41	Spent a little time with mine and the new DGR and 22# spring. Took a little getting used to. After 200 rounds, definitely like the new setup. Groups are better at roughly 45 feet (6" to 7") and at 20 feet is good for making large holes in the target. __________________ Jim - B.A.C.A. - Bikers Against Child Abuse - Austin Chapter. "no child should live in fear" His XD9 Service w/ DGR and 22# spring XD9 Tactical w/ DGR and 22# spring Ruger .22 MKIII Target Hers Baretta .32 Tomcat Taurus PT-25 with pink pearl handles NAA .22 Magnum Derringer Ours Mossberg 12 ga AK-47 (coyote rifle) S&W 637 .38 SP w/ Crimson Trace Laser Grips a His and Hers pair.

02-05-2007, 05:04 PM	#18
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19,389	Once again, amish, thanks for a facts-filled range report. I look forward to reading your future posts.

02-05-2007, 07:23 PM	#20
amishclark XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: pennsyltucky Posts: 1,509	i did decide to stick with the 18...it can't hurt to have a spare around, though...i'd sell it to you for slightly less than the price of a new spring, seeing as how its slightly used and all. the round count on the spring is posted in this very thread...i'm interested in hearing what you think of the new setup! __________________ some say "cheese" and i'm picturing something lovely. others say "cheese" and i'm thinking government subsidy. i am the grammar police. all your bad grammars are belong to me!

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