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ggwash21 · 04-24-2005, 12:20 AM

i just put a 22# spring and rod in my XD-9 service. and it wont cycle the rounds at all did i do something wrong or what??? anythiing will help
thanks gary

ElrodCod · 04-24-2005, 07:12 AM

The fat end of the rod goes in the notch on the barrel. The skinny end goes in the slide (with washer installed). The closed end of the spring goes toward the rear; the open coil goes against the washer.

ggwash21 · 04-24-2005, 09:07 AM

Its installed correctly but it wants to cycle but doesnt
the slide starts to come back but then slams back home. i oiled the piss out of it last night and i'm taking it back out today to see it if needed a lil oil. if not i dont know what else to try if anyone has an idea just throw it at me please

SubReel · 04-24-2005, 09:11 AM

there has been mention on the forum that a 22# spring is too much for a 9mm. Are you firing a round and then it won't cycle? FTE after you fire the first round. You might want to try a lighter spring: 20# I think is what most 9mm users have.

Don · 04-24-2005, 11:09 AM

Keep a firm grip in the pistol. It sounds like you are letting the pistol move about, which takes away slide speed.energy.
Are they factory loads or reloads?
And you only have one washer installed, right? The other washers are for spares.

ggwash21 · 04-24-2005, 11:47 AM

I'm trying it out today.. i will try and hold it tight. i'm using factory American Eagle 147gr flat points? should i try something else??
i'm only using the black washer. When i first tried it the slide was dry and so was the gun i oiled it up to maybe try that ...

i'll let you know
thanks for the help guys...

ggwash21 · 04-24-2005, 05:28 PM

Problem solved i used gun scrub the night before and fired it with lite oil and black bushing

went out today bought 4 different types of ammo tried the black spring same thing..

changed to the brass washer and worked just fine and oiled the piss out of it too
WORKS like a charm!!!!

Don · 04-24-2005, 10:15 PM

When is is oiled, the bronze is as good as the Delrin dry (not from direct tests, but from what data I can find). I wouldn't be afraid to use the Delrin at all, but I like the color with the bronze and use it.
The pistol does not need to be sloppy lubed, typically a drop on each rail will be enough. I put a drop on the guide rod too, then cycle it all by hand a few times to spread the lube.
'Glad it is working!

04-24-2005, 12:20 AM	#1
ggwash21 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 70	Rod & Spring install but not working Help!! PROBLEM SOL i just put a 22# spring and rod in my XD-9 service. and it wont cycle the rounds at all did i do something wrong or what??? anythiing will help thanks gary

04-24-2005, 07:12 AM	#2
ElrodCod XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 309	The fat end of the rod goes in the notch on the barrel. The skinny end goes in the slide (with washer installed). The closed end of the spring goes toward the rear; the open coil goes against the washer. __________________ ElrodCod NRA life Member

04-24-2005, 09:11 AM	#4
SubReel XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 103	there has been mention on the forum that a 22# spring is too much for a 9mm. Are you firing a round and then it won't cycle? FTE after you fire the first round. You might want to try a lighter spring: 20# I think is what most 9mm users have. __________________ Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. ~ Wendell Phillips

04-24-2005, 11:09 AM	#5
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,268	Keep a firm grip in the pistol. It sounds like you are letting the pistol move about, which takes away slide speed.energy. Are they factory loads or reloads? And you only have one washer installed, right? The other washers are for spares. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

04-24-2005, 10:15 PM	#8
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,268	When is is oiled, the bronze is as good as the Delrin dry (not from direct tests, but from what data I can find). I wouldn't be afraid to use the Delrin at all, but I like the color with the bronze and use it. The pistol does not need to be sloppy lubed, typically a drop on each rail will be enough. I put a drop on the guide rod too, then cycle it all by hand a few times to spread the lube. 'Glad it is working! __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

04-24-2005, 09:07 AM	#3
ggwash21 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 70	Its installed correctly but it wants to cycle but doesnt the slide starts to come back but then slams back home. i oiled the piss out of it last night and i'm taking it back out today to see it if needed a lil oil. if not i dont know what else to try if anyone has an idea just throw it at me please

04-24-2005, 11:47 AM	#6
ggwash21 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 70	I'm trying it out today.. i will try and hold it tight. i'm using factory American Eagle 147gr flat points? should i try something else?? i'm only using the black washer. When i first tried it the slide was dry and so was the gun i oiled it up to maybe try that ... i'll let you know thanks for the help guys...

04-24-2005, 05:28 PM	#7
ggwash21 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 70	Problem solved i used gun scrub the night before and fired it with lite oil and black bushing went out today bought 4 different types of ammo tried the black spring same thing.. changed to the brass washer and worked just fine and oiled the piss out of it too WORKS like a charm!!!!

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