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Troy R · 07-26-2004, 08:41 PM

I see here it must be a good idea to replace the factory rod and spring? So what is the perfect setup? I have a XD 40 4" and would like to get a spring and Don 's rod.

How many pounds is the factory spring set at?

Thanks

Troy

RojasTKD · 07-26-2004, 09:13 PM

I believe the factory springs are #17 or #18.

Though not a must do, Don's guide rod allows you to use different weight springs so you can reduce felt recoil to your taste and match springs to specific power loads.

I have both a #22 and #24. Both do a good job of reducing felt recoil. I'm have the #22 spring in, I found I shoot really tight groups with the #22 springs.

Not to mention the SS guide rod look really good in the XD. Heck I want to Hard Chrome my Barrel to match. I think it would be a nice and intimidating look.

Don · 07-26-2004, 10:23 PM

Rojas is correct on everything except the chrome barrel look.

Don · 07-26-2004, 10:26 PM

Hmmm, for that bad-ass look, back-bore the muzzle with a 0.500" diameter so that it looks HUGE if it is pointed at you.

Troy R · 07-29-2004, 02:58 PM

Ok where do I order the rod and 22# spring you are talking about? Don do you carry both?

I guess I should go with the flow

Also I guess this would be ok in a IPSC match?

Thanks
Troy

**Old School** · 07-29-2004, 03:52 PM

You can buy it here. As mentioned, the 22# spring is popular, however I have a 24# spring in my XD-40.

http://www.xd-gear.com/proddetail.ph...d948ae9b674f62

Don · 07-29-2004, 04:31 PM

I do not stock any springs so XD-Gear.com is a great place to get both at once.

I have no idea what is allowed for IPSC, someone else will have to answer for that.

(Thanks!)

Troy R · 07-29-2004, 07:26 PM

Thanks

07-26-2004, 10:23 PM	#3
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,267	Rojas is correct on everything except the chrome barrel look. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

07-26-2004, 10:26 PM	#4
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,267	Hmmm, for that bad-ass look, back-bore the muzzle with a 0.500" diameter so that it looks HUGE if it is pointed at you. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

07-29-2004, 03:52 PM	#6
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	You can buy it here. As mentioned, the 22# spring is popular, however I have a 24# spring in my XD-40. http://www.xd-gear.com/proddetail.ph...d948ae9b674f62 __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

07-29-2004, 04:31 PM	#7
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,267	I do not stock any springs so XD-Gear.com is a great place to get both at once. I have no idea what is allowed for IPSC, someone else will have to answer for that. (Thanks!) __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

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07-26-2004, 08:41 PM	#1
Troy R XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 29	What to buy? Rod/Spring I see here it must be a good idea to replace the factory rod and spring? So what is the perfect setup? I have a XD 40 4" and would like to get a spring and Don 's rod. How many pounds is the factory spring set at? Thanks Troy

07-26-2004, 09:13 PM	#2
RojasTKD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 182	I believe the factory springs are #17 or #18. Though not a must do, Don's guide rod allows you to use different weight springs so you can reduce felt recoil to your taste and match springs to specific power loads. I have both a #22 and #24. Both do a good job of reducing felt recoil. I'm have the #22 spring in, I found I shoot really tight groups with the #22 springs. Not to mention the SS guide rod look really good in the XD. Heck I want to Hard Chrome my Barrel to match. I think it would be a nice and intimidating look.

07-29-2004, 02:58 PM	#5
Troy R XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 29	Ok where do I order the rod and 22# spring you are talking about? Don do you carry both? I guess I should go with the flow Also I guess this would be ok in a IPSC match? Thanks Troy

07-29-2004, 07:26 PM	#8
Troy R XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 29	Thanks