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Man_In_Camo · 07-17-2004, 12:34 AM

After standard shooting, i've had all 3 types of washers bend and deform a bit.

There is an indentation from the raw end of the spring, and an overal curvature, about 10 degrees, on the once flat washers.

anyone else getting this?

Don · 07-17-2004, 09:36 AM

The indent will be normal (but it should be light), but the curve sounds odd. Do the washers seat flat in the the slide? If the dimension in your slide is a bit smaller this might happen. Do the edges of the washer you deformed look as if they where bearing some weight or otherwise scarred?

If it is a dimensional problem I can fab up custom sizes and make it work. But I still wonder if others have seen this.

**Old School** · 07-17-2004, 12:30 PM

There are times when washers have trouble lying flat. I found the best way to seat the washer is to use the wide, flat portion of the guide rod as a set tool. That said, I have never seen or heard of a bent/deformed washer.

Man_In_Camo · 07-17-2004, 12:48 PM

its done it with all the different washers, yes they are sitting flat.

Man_In_Camo · 07-18-2004, 10:31 PM

Dwweeb_5150 · 07-18-2004, 10:40 PM

Wow that is way bent .
Mine only get small dimples from the
end of the spring.

Don · 07-19-2004, 12:32 AM

Great photo! Looking at the damage to the edges, it looks as though the recess in your slide is smaller than what I had found before. I will fab up some washers that are smaller outside diameter and send them to you. Send me your email and I'll get some of differring diameters. I'll just send the bronze for now, and once we get the size down I will do whatever material you prefer.

Man_In_Camo · 07-23-2004, 12:46 PM

I got the sized down washers today, thanks.

I'll test them out tomarrow - Thats when I SHOULD be getting my slide back from having my new sights installed.

07-17-2004, 12:34 AM	#1
Man_In_Camo XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 44	anyone notice bent washers? After standard shooting, i've had all 3 types of washers bend and deform a bit. There is an indentation from the raw end of the spring, and an overal curvature, about 10 degrees, on the once flat washers. anyone else getting this?

07-17-2004, 09:36 AM	#2
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,268	The indent will be normal (but it should be light), but the curve sounds odd. Do the washers seat flat in the the slide? If the dimension in your slide is a bit smaller this might happen. Do the edges of the washer you deformed look as if they where bearing some weight or otherwise scarred? If it is a dimensional problem I can fab up custom sizes and make it work. But I still wonder if others have seen this. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

07-17-2004, 12:30 PM	#3
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	There are times when washers have trouble lying flat. I found the best way to seat the washer is to use the wide, flat portion of the guide rod as a set tool. That said, I have never seen or heard of a bent/deformed washer. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

07-19-2004, 12:32 AM	#7
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,268	Great photo! Looking at the damage to the edges, it looks as though the recess in your slide is smaller than what I had found before. I will fab up some washers that are smaller outside diameter and send them to you. Send me your email and I'll get some of differring diameters. I'll just send the bronze for now, and once we get the size down I will do whatever material you prefer. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

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07-17-2004, 12:48 PM	#4
Man_In_Camo XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 44	its done it with all the different washers, yes they are sitting flat.

07-18-2004, 10:31 PM	#5
Man_In_Camo XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 44

07-18-2004, 10:40 PM	#6
Dwweeb_5150 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leaving ¿©@l!n0gun@Â§tan Posts: 821	Wow that is way bent . Mine only get small dimples from the end of the spring.

07-23-2004, 12:46 PM	#8
Man_In_Camo XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 44	I got the sized down washers today, thanks. I'll test them out tomarrow - Thats when I SHOULD be getting my slide back from having my new sights installed.