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shaddaddy · 04-18-2008, 05:56 PM

Ok - I know this probably has been asked but I'm on dial up and my 'puter keeps locking up every time I try a search so:

I have two XD-40's. One sub-compact and one tactical.

1) What recoil spring operates best on the 5" tactical ???

2) What spring for the sub compact ??? - I read somewhere that a different spring may reduce the "snap" of the .40 which I would like - but not at the cost of function ! - Suggestions ???

zac07 · 04-18-2008, 06:04 PM

I have a XD 40 service and I like the 22lb recoil spring.

Don · 04-18-2008, 06:53 PM

There isn't a working model for the sub-compact (spring issues) and I don't have a 40 Tactical so I can't even offer my experience.
Anyone?

speeddeacon · 04-23-2008, 03:33 PM

I use the 22# spring on my XD40 Tactical. I've tried the 24# but had a few ejection problems using cheap reloads. I want to try the 19# spring but can't get it out of my XD9

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speeddemon40 · 04-25-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zac07

I have a XD 40 service and I like the 22lb recoil spring.

+1
Same here. works great

mcb · 04-25-2008, 12:23 PM

I am running a 16# spring in my XD-40 Tactical. It runs good but I change the spring about every 3000rds. After about 3000rds I can usually shake the gun out of battery, although it always pops back into battery afterwards. I think the lighter spring helps the gun run flatter than heavy recoil springs.

mcb

ttus · 05-15-2008, 11:03 AM

I ordered this complete set, rod, recoil spring and striker spring.

Never used.

These are Wolff and I can't use them.

Contact me on message here or my email.

thanks

VermontXD40 · 05-15-2008, 11:37 AM

I just use the factory spring, SA put it in their guns for a reason. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

dolhasso · 07-11-2008, 11:40 AM

17lb wolff 1911 spring work perfectly in my XD40 tactical.

Don · 07-11-2008, 09:13 PM

And if the reason was cost vs best choice, you think that their bean counters made the right decision? Just about every engineered product is a series of compromises. Personally I thought the stock assembly in the XD40 was broke, so I fixed it on mine. If it works on your too that is cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VermontXD40

I just use the factory spring, SA put it in their guns for a reason. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

04-18-2008, 05:56 PM	#1
shaddaddy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 22	recoil springs for xd-40's Ok - I know this probably has been asked but I'm on dial up and my 'puter keeps locking up every time I try a search so: I have two XD-40's. One sub-compact and one tactical. 1) What recoil spring operates best on the 5" tactical ??? 2) What spring for the sub compact ??? - I read somewhere that a different spring may reduce the "snap" of the .40 which I would like - but not at the cost of function ! - Suggestions ???

04-18-2008, 06:04 PM	#2
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,028	I have a XD 40 service and I like the 22lb recoil spring. __________________ The Guns: XD40 Service Mossberg 500 12 ga Remington 597 .22 Remington 700 .243 Remington 870 12 ga

04-18-2008, 06:53 PM	#3
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,154	There isn't a working model for the sub-compact (spring issues) and I don't have a 40 Tactical so I can't even offer my experience. Anyone? __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

04-23-2008, 03:33 PM	#4
speeddeacon XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 47	I use the 22# spring on my XD40 Tactical. I've tried the 24# but had a few ejection problems using cheap reloads. I want to try the 19# spring but can't get it out of my XD9 . __________________ XD9 Tactical, Springer Precision Trigger Job, Dawson FO front/target rear, BarSto fitted barrel, DGR, Pistolgear Operator Magwell, Canyon Creek Extended mag release XD40 Tactical, Springer Precision Trigger job, Dawson FO front/target rear, BarSto fitted barrel, DGR XD357 Service, Tritium XD9SC the wife's personal gun

04-25-2008, 12:23 PM	#6
mcb XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 1,994	I am running a 16# spring in my XD-40 Tactical. It runs good but I change the spring about every 3000rds. After about 3000rds I can usually shake the gun out of battery, although it always pops back into battery afterwards. I think the lighter spring helps the gun run flatter than heavy recoil springs. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

05-15-2008, 11:03 AM	#7
ttus XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: TN. and AL. Posts: 14	Rod and spring for XD9,40,.357 I ordered this complete set, rod, recoil spring and striker spring. Never used. These are Wolff and I can't use them. Contact me on message here or my email. thanks

05-15-2008, 11:37 AM	#8
VermontXD40 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 52	I just use the factory spring, SA put it in their guns for a reason. If it ain't broke don't fix it. __________________ "Americans have the right and advantage of being armed - unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." - James Madison

07-11-2008, 11:40 AM	#9
dolhasso XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Posts: 62	17lb wolff 1911 spring work perfectly in my XD40 tactical. __________________ -Dave

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