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rudy64 · 07-10-2008, 08:48 PM

Now that I use Don's Stainless Guide Rod for my new XDm, I notice that it is hard to disassemble. The slide will not come off the gun without using considerable force. It's not a huge problem, but I'm worried that it might cause some premature wear on the gun. Has anyone else had this problem? The slide comes off easily with the standard guide rod.

rudy64 · 07-10-2008, 09:03 PM

Well, I just saw the post from another XDm member with the same problem. Has there been any developments Don?

Don · 07-11-2008, 08:59 PM

Nothing yet.
I am listening and seeing if I can figure what is happening. All that I can visualize is the head binding in the locking block, but this seems like a stretch from what I measured.
One user has over a thousand rounds with no problems and no take-down issies, so what is happening is right at the edge of dimensional tolerances and can be worked out. When I come up with a fix I can correct the rods out there so no worries about having an early product.
Since it does not hurt the operation of the pistol during firing, use it with impunity and I'll follow up on what is happening.

Frogman77 · 07-17-2008, 12:36 AM

I just got my don's guide rod. I haven't had any trouble with dissassembly or reassembly...not yet at least

CHA-LEE · 07-31-2008, 08:09 PM

Round the back edge of the guide rod flange so it is able to sit lower down againt the barrel. This should give it enough clearance to disassemble properly.

07-10-2008, 08:48 PM	#1
rudy64 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22	New Stainless Steel Guide Rod Problem Now that I use Don's Stainless Guide Rod for my new XDm, I notice that it is hard to disassemble. The slide will not come off the gun without using considerable force. It's not a huge problem, but I'm worried that it might cause some premature wear on the gun. Has anyone else had this problem? The slide comes off easily with the standard guide rod. __________________ CZ P01 CZ SP01 CZ 2075 Rami 9mm Springfield XDm Bi-tone Springfield XD45 Bi-tone Service Kel-Tec PLR 16 "How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual... as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of."

07-10-2008, 09:03 PM	#2
rudy64 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22	Well, I just saw the post from another XDm member with the same problem. Has there been any developments Don? __________________ CZ P01 CZ SP01 CZ 2075 Rami 9mm Springfield XDm Bi-tone Springfield XD45 Bi-tone Service Kel-Tec PLR 16 "How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual... as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of."

07-11-2008, 08:59 PM	#3
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,166	Nothing yet. I am listening and seeing if I can figure what is happening. All that I can visualize is the head binding in the locking block, but this seems like a stretch from what I measured. One user has over a thousand rounds with no problems and no take-down issies, so what is happening is right at the edge of dimensional tolerances and can be worked out. When I come up with a fix I can correct the rods out there so no worries about having an early product. Since it does not hurt the operation of the pistol during firing, use it with impunity and I'll follow up on what is happening. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

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07-17-2008, 12:36 AM	#4
Frogman77 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 144	I just got my don's guide rod. I haven't had any trouble with dissassembly or reassembly...not yet at least

07-31-2008, 08:09 PM	#5
CHA-LEE XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 97	Round the back edge of the guide rod flange so it is able to sit lower down againt the barrel. This should give it enough clearance to disassemble properly.