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jkswiss · 12-30-2004, 02:59 PM

I got my 22# spring today! Installed it using the video as a guide. You guys weren't kidding when you said that the slide is hard to lock back compared to the 18# spring. I thought that an extra 4 # couldnt be that much worse...Well, I'm off to the range to check it out. Gonna see if it helps on the recoil any.

TCD · 12-30-2004, 04:55 PM

congrats new guide rod buddy... I used the pics to just(about 5 minutes ago) install mine... the 22 wasnt that bad, I may get a 24 now..

In fact, I'm ordering one right now

jkswiss · 12-30-2004, 07:19 PM

Well, the spring does help somewhat with the 40S&W. However, for the Wolf 9mm ammo, the spring is too much. I guess the 9mm doesn't have enough kick to it. I would get FTE's quite frequently and the slide wouldn't lock back here and there. I had to change back out to stock spring and rod for the 9mm. However, no problem with the 40.

P.S. Does anyone else have their skin rubbed raw right on the thumb knuckle? I got some after 250 rounds or so. Guess I better adjust my grip or buy a pair of gloves.

willbond · 12-30-2004, 11:54 PM

I think the 22# spring is a good compromise. I bought both the 22# and 24# Springs, and with the 24# spring it was so stiff I ended up racking the slide "overhand" style every time. I keep the 22# spring in. The factory spring assembly was showing wear anyway.

Paladin · 01-08-2005, 07:56 PM

The 22# works fine for my XD-9 Service. I've shot 115 gr FMJ in WWB, WMC, CCI Blazer and 115 gr JHP by Winchester. The Don's rod and 22# spring functioned flawlessly with each. However, I have not shot any Wolf since I've heard it is very dirty.

dbrownusarmy · 01-08-2005, 08:07 PM

What is the stock XD9mm spring, I think I heard its a 18, and if so does a 22 help reduce recoil?

Dave

msidner · 01-08-2005, 08:15 PM

18# is factory spring, the 22#, IMHO, gives a reduction in muzzle flip, and makes the gun feel more solid when firing. But now that I've backed down to a DGR and an 18# spring, I must say it still feels good and solid, but cycles better on lighter loads, and more reliably. I think my problem was the stock rod/spring system just felt sloppy as heck and made the gun feel unsteady in my hands, but I do like the 18# weight again, with a DGR in there.

Matthew

dbrownusarmy · 01-08-2005, 08:18 PM

Thanks, I am going to get the DGR and a 18# and a 22# and see which works better for me and the ammo I am running.

Thanks again,

Dave

12-30-2004, 02:59 PM	#1
jkswiss XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,085	got my 22# spring I got my 22# spring today! Installed it using the video as a guide. You guys weren't kidding when you said that the slide is hard to lock back compared to the 18# spring. I thought that an extra 4 # couldnt be that much worse...Well, I'm off to the range to check it out. Gonna see if it helps on the recoil any.

12-30-2004, 07:19 PM	#3
jkswiss XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,085	results Well, the spring does help somewhat with the 40S&W. However, for the Wolf 9mm ammo, the spring is too much. I guess the 9mm doesn't have enough kick to it. I would get FTE's quite frequently and the slide wouldn't lock back here and there. I had to change back out to stock spring and rod for the 9mm. However, no problem with the 40. P.S. Does anyone else have their skin rubbed raw right on the thumb knuckle? I got some after 250 rounds or so. Guess I better adjust my grip or buy a pair of gloves.

12-30-2004, 11:54 PM	#4
willbond XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OKC Posts: 547	I think the 22# spring is a good compromise. I bought both the 22# and 24# Springs, and with the 24# spring it was so stiff I ended up racking the slide "overhand" style every time. I keep the 22# spring in. The factory spring assembly was showing wear anyway. __________________ XD357 2 Pairs of Cuffs 2 Cans of O.C. Spray Minivan w/remote activated side door. 12 year old son with Red Belt in Tae Kwon Do 12 year old XTreme Duty Shih Tzu with skin condition

01-08-2005, 07:56 PM	#5
Paladin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northcentral Florida Posts: 286	The 22# works fine for my XD-9 Service. I've shot 115 gr FMJ in WWB, WMC, CCI Blazer and 115 gr JHP by Winchester. The Don's rod and 22# spring functioned flawlessly with each. However, I have not shot any Wolf since I've heard it is very dirty. __________________ XD-9 Bi-Tone Service (Home Defense) XD-9 Tactical (USPSA Production Competition) Black Stainless Loaded 1911-A1 (USPSA L-10 Competition) Brazos Pro SC .38 Super (USPSA Open Competition)

01-08-2005, 08:07 PM	#6
dbrownusarmy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast GA Posts: 163	What is the stock XD9mm spring, I think I heard its a 18, and if so does a 22 help reduce recoil? Dave __________________ XD9-Service (DGR#22 Spring) AK-47 Remington 597 .22lr Bushnell Scope "Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6"

12-30-2004, 04:55 PM	#2
TCD XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: AK/CA Posts: 35	congrats new guide rod buddy... I used the pics to just(about 5 minutes ago) install mine... the 22 wasnt that bad, I may get a 24 now.. In fact, I'm ordering one right now

01-08-2005, 08:15 PM	#7
msidner XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 356	18# is factory spring, the 22#, IMHO, gives a reduction in muzzle flip, and makes the gun feel more solid when firing. But now that I've backed down to a DGR and an 18# spring, I must say it still feels good and solid, but cycles better on lighter loads, and more reliably. I think my problem was the stock rod/spring system just felt sloppy as heck and made the gun feel unsteady in my hands, but I do like the 18# weight again, with a DGR in there. Matthew __________________ SA XD40 (my favorite) Don\'s Guide Rod Wolff Spring Ruger P95DC (the wife\'s favorite) Taurus CIA 650 .357 (light carry) Kel-Tec P3-AT (my new lighter carry) Raven M-25 (for when a little something is better than nothing)

01-08-2005, 08:18 PM	#8
dbrownusarmy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast GA Posts: 163	Thanks, I am going to get the DGR and a 18# and a 22# and see which works better for me and the ammo I am running. Thanks again, Dave __________________ XD9-Service (DGR#22 Spring) AK-47 Remington 597 .22lr Bushnell Scope "Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6"

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