#24 Spring in a .40 Service - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Stumpy · 02-24-2007, 10:38 AM

I ordered my DGR and Spring from PG Thursday and the only springs available were #24 and #18. I didn't want stock so I bought the #24. I mainly shoot CCI Blazer 180gr FMJ and 155gr Winchester Ranger ammo. Will I experience any problems with this setup?

leeindy · 02-24-2007, 01:04 PM

i run a 22 lb spring and ive never had a problem even with crappy loads.

Stumpy · 02-24-2007, 01:51 PM

That was my ideal setup. I just haven't heard of ANYONE on this board in my month of lurking that runs a 24.

Don · 02-24-2007, 06:16 PM

You should be fine. It has been a few years since I used the 24# spring, but as I remember the main thing was it was hard to work the slide and I figured many would not like that. But if you can work the slide it should function ok. Anyway, let us know, feedback is always good.

**adambrock** · 02-24-2007, 06:30 PM

I don't have any problems with racking the slide on my service with the 24# spring in. It feels a little tighter, but not that much. I also have a 22# spring, but haven't had the need to try it.

\\ACB

manic mechanic · 02-25-2007, 04:36 AM

Stumpy · 02-25-2007, 11:52 AM

Thanks guys. I wasn't really worried about being able to rack the slide. I was just worried about having problems with the slide not locking or stovepipes.

02-24-2007, 01:51 PM	#3
Stumpy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cartersville, GA Posts: 157	That was my ideal setup. I just haven't heard of ANYONE on this board in my month of lurking that runs a 24. __________________ XD40 Service Born 10-27-2006 Polished Barrel DGR 24# Spring Pachmayr Grip

02-24-2007, 06:16 PM	#4
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,136	You should be fine. It has been a few years since I used the 24# spring, but as I remember the main thing was it was hard to work the slide and I figured many would not like that. But if you can work the slide it should function ok. Anyway, let us know, feedback is always good. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

02-25-2007, 04:36 AM	#6
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02-25-2007, 11:52 AM	#7
Stumpy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cartersville, GA Posts: 157	Thanks guys. I wasn't really worried about being able to rack the slide. I was just worried about having problems with the slide not locking or stovepipes. __________________ XD40 Service Born 10-27-2006 Polished Barrel DGR 24# Spring Pachmayr Grip

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02-24-2007, 10:38 AM	#1
Stumpy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cartersville, GA Posts: 157	#24 Spring in a .40 Service I ordered my DGR and Spring from PG Thursday and the only springs available were #24 and #18. I didn't want stock so I bought the #24. I mainly shoot CCI Blazer 180gr FMJ and 155gr Winchester Ranger ammo. Will I experience any problems with this setup? __________________ XD40 Service Born 10-27-2006 Polished Barrel DGR 24# Spring Pachmayr Grip

02-24-2007, 01:04 PM	#2
leeindy XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: montana Posts: 2,892	i run a 22 lb spring and ive never had a problem even with crappy loads. __________________ USAF F-15 Attack Control Specialist / Range Officer / Defensive Pistol Instructor "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" Sigmund Freud Anchorage Practical Shooters Club aka ANPRACS ANPRACS Match Videos click here and here USPSA # A-58756 IDPA # A28338 Co-Founder of the OFFICIAL XDtalk Competition League Another good gun forum http://www.nationalgunforum.com