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dgearke · 11-12-2007, 07:42 AM

Mine failed at about 2000 rounds, about 3 rounds into an IDPA course of fire. The larger spring on the guiderod overcame the guiderod itself and poked out the front of the gun. Fortunately, it did not chamber a round when this happened. Springfield folks were helpful and polite, fired me out a new one in a few days. I have pics but apparently I can't post them here...

Don · 11-12-2007, 07:03 PM

You can't host pics here, but you can have them on another site and link to them here.

r_einan · 02-23-2008, 06:44 AM

I think you might be onto something with the dual interference springs (Like valve springs). That is a pretty common upgrade when increasing the valve lift with a cam shaft to protect the engine from causing the valves to meet a piston (Better Control at RPM). Just a thought.

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crumpp · 08-24-2008, 05:36 PM

Any further progress on a replacement guide rod from Don? Would it be possible to duplicate the stock spring arrangement but with stainless guide rod, brass bushings, etc...?

Don · 08-24-2008, 09:22 PM

Nothing new. Basically while I think it possible to come up with a spring, I think it will feel and perform exactly as the stock so no real benefit. It has been quite a while since I heard of the stock assemblies grenading, so I think that problem has been fixed. As far as repeating the stock design with stainless, it would be doable but not enough market to be profitable I think.

crumpp · 08-25-2008, 11:21 AM

OK. Thanks for the quick reply.

11-12-2007, 07:42 AM	#21
dgearke XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4	Sub compact spring/guide rod failure Mine failed at about 2000 rounds, about 3 rounds into an IDPA course of fire. The larger spring on the guiderod overcame the guiderod itself and poked out the front of the gun. Fortunately, it did not chamber a round when this happened. Springfield folks were helpful and polite, fired me out a new one in a few days. I have pics but apparently I can't post them here...

11-12-2007, 07:03 PM	#22
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,227	You can't host pics here, but you can have them on another site and link to them here. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

08-24-2008, 09:22 PM	#25
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,227	Nothing new. Basically while I think it possible to come up with a spring, I think it will feel and perform exactly as the stock so no real benefit. It has been quite a while since I heard of the stock assemblies grenading, so I think that problem has been fixed. As far as repeating the stock design with stainless, it would be doable but not enough market to be profitable I think. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod Last edited by Don; 08-24-2008 at 09:26 PM.

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02-23-2008, 06:44 AM	#23
r_einan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 19	I think you might be onto something with the dual interference springs (Like valve springs). That is a pretty common upgrade when increasing the valve lift with a cam shaft to protect the engine from causing the valves to meet a piston (Better Control at RPM). Just a thought. RE

08-24-2008, 05:36 PM	#24
crumpp XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Any further progress on a replacement guide rod from Don? Would it be possible to duplicate the stock spring arrangement but with stainless guide rod, brass bushings, etc...?

08-25-2008, 11:21 AM	#26
crumpp XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	OK. Thanks for the quick reply.