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chrome · 05-12-2005, 09:15 AM

Looks like the spring had engulfed the rod and the top of the spring had caught on some internal. Doesn't affect the slide cycling or shooting, just disassembling. Had to force it off just a little bit, not too hard.

What do you think?

Don · 05-12-2005, 09:48 AM

The spring is on "backwards". Put the closed loop end of the spring end on the rod first and this won't happen. The shape in the slide will contain the open one of the spring, but you need the closed end of the spring back in the locking block for it to behave (and stay on the rod end).

chrome · 05-12-2005, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don

The spring is on "backwards". Put the closed loop end of the spring end on the rod first and this won't happen. The shape in the slide will contain the open one of the spring, but you need the closed end of the spring back in the locking block for it to behave (and stay on the rod end).

Its on backwards.

BigBob68 · 05-12-2005, 10:37 AM

Yes. Don's instructions say "open coil spring end goes towards the front" I had thought the same thing because I am a 1911 guy. It did not seem right but I did it anyway. I am sure you are not the first and wont be the last.

**Old School** · 05-12-2005, 12:28 PM

Did you see the video?

http://www.pistol-gear.com/tutorials.php

chrome · 05-12-2005, 01:10 PM

Well, besides stupidity, I have nothing else to attribute this too.
I must admit I do not shoot the XD as much as I used to since it is my CCW. Last time I cleaned it though I must have forgot which end was the proper end.

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Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,268	The spring is on "backwards". Put the closed loop end of the spring end on the rod first and this won't happen. The shape in the slide will contain the open one of the spring, but you need the closed end of the spring back in the locking block for it to behave (and stay on the rod end). __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

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05-12-2005, 01:10 PM	#6
chrome XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 806	Well, besides stupidity, I have nothing else to attribute this too. I must admit I do not shoot the XD as much as I used to since it is my CCW. Last time I cleaned it though I must have forgot which end was the proper end. __________________ XD40 Service Custom J&T AR-15 M4rgery Custom \'recondoc\' Ruger 22/45 Remington Vang Comp 870police Ed Brown Kobra Carry AR15 SPR YoBo 1*/Tripp Red Dragon SP101 Ray Harms Colt OACP Bulgarian AK47 Ted Yost High Power

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05-12-2005, 10:37 AM	#4
BigBob68 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 518	Yes. Don's instructions say "open coil spring end goes towards the front" I had thought the same thing because I am a 1911 guy. It did not seem right but I did it anyway. I am sure you are not the first and wont be the last.