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87-51 · 11-20-2005, 05:53 PM

This has probably been beat to death, but here it goes. I've been around this forum since I bought my first XD. The popular topic for as long as I've been around is the unreliability of the XD 40. I've put probably 3000 rounds of various rounds through my 4" without a problem. I've put less through my SC, but still no problem. I have two officers on my PD that have 4" XD 40s. Still not one problem. Is this really a problem with the weapon, or is it a shooter error? Maybe ammo, but I've used all sorts with no problems. Granted, I haven't used many reloads, but the ones I have used worked fine. I know I'm opening a can of worms here, but let's here your feedback.

03RangerXLT · 11-20-2005, 05:54 PM

i have shot nothign but ammo that i have bought from walmart through my XD 40 service model and have had to major problems. THE guide rod assembly fragged when teh gun was relatively new (189th round to be exact) and just recently, teh locking block had two cracks in it.

Jeff_1 · 11-20-2005, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 87-51

This has probably been beat to death, but here it goes. I've been around this forum since I bought my first XD. The popular topic for as long as I've been around is the unreliability of the XD 40. I've put probably 3000 rounds of various rounds through my 4" without a problem. I've put less through my SC, but still no problem. I have two officers on my PD that have 4" XD 40s. Still not one problem. Is this really a problem with the weapon, or is it a shooter error? Maybe ammo, but I've used all sorts with no problems. Granted, I haven't used many reloads, but the ones I have used worked fine. I know I'm opening a can of worms here, but let's here your feedback.

Yes there are major problems, you should send all of your XD40's to me immediatly for further investigation

gdpak · 11-20-2005, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 87-51

Is this really a problem with the weapon, or is it a shooter error? Maybe ammo, but I've used all sorts with no problems.

Shooter error? I was just about to ask how the shooter could be responsible but I guess if you don't clean and lube your weapon correctly, that would be one. It might be possible to not load the mag correctly?

For me:

The first 3 trips with about 500 rounds went without a hiccup. My fourth trip had 2 or 3 FTF's out of about 150 rounds. All 3 FTF's happened from the same box of ammo, the second box had no problems.
90% of ammo used has be WWB. (The 3 FTF's were WWB)

I do clean and lube after every range trip. Sometimes I do it when not needed but just looking for an excuse to hold my XD40!

NiK · 11-20-2005, 07:23 PM

I had feed issues that were related to the magazine. A simple adjustment to the lips and I haven't had any problems since

Jeff_1 · 11-20-2005, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gdpak

Shooter error? I was just about to ask how the shooter could be responsible but I guess if you don't clean and lube your weapon correctly, that would be one. It might be possible to not load the mag correctly?

Limp wristing, thumb placement, and the way you chamber a round can result in shooter error also.

gdpak · 11-20-2005, 07:50 PM

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Limp wristing, thumb placement, and the way you chamber a round can result in shooter error also.[/quote]

Thanks. I concur (sp?).

Son of Norway · 11-20-2005, 09:01 PM

No problems with mine.

JHA XD40 · 11-20-2005, 09:37 PM

2200 rounds here without problems.

jonas

VICIOUS · 11-20-2005, 10:03 PM

Around 500-550 and no problems here either. All WWB or Magtech.

-Josh

11-20-2005, 05:53 PM	#1
87-51 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 267	Is there really a problem with the XD40???? This has probably been beat to death, but here it goes. I've been around this forum since I bought my first XD. The popular topic for as long as I've been around is the unreliability of the XD 40. I've put probably 3000 rounds of various rounds through my 4" without a problem. I've put less through my SC, but still no problem. I have two officers on my PD that have 4" XD 40s. Still not one problem. Is this really a problem with the weapon, or is it a shooter error? Maybe ammo, but I've used all sorts with no problems. Granted, I haven't used many reloads, but the ones I have used worked fine. I know I'm opening a can of worms here, but let's here your feedback.

11-20-2005, 05:54 PM	#2
03RangerXLT XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta area, Georgia Posts: 2,214	i have shot nothign but ammo that i have bought from walmart through my XD 40 service model and have had to major problems. THE guide rod assembly fragged when teh gun was relatively new (189th round to be exact) and just recently, teh locking block had two cracks in it. __________________ -John WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!

11-20-2005, 07:50 PM	#7
gdpak XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 54	Re: Is there really a problem with the XD40???? [/quote] Limp wristing, thumb placement, and the way you chamber a round can result in shooter error also.[/quote] Thanks. I concur (sp?). __________________ GDS 23Oct\'05 XD40 service

11-20-2005, 10:03 PM	#10
VICIOUS XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 34	Around 500-550 and no problems here either. All WWB or Magtech. -Josh __________________ XD-40 Service Don\'s Guide Rod #22 Spring Hogue HandAll Grip

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11-20-2005, 07:23 PM	#5
NiK XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ft Benning, GA Posts: 1,345	I had feed issues that were related to the magazine. A simple adjustment to the lips and I haven't had any problems since

11-20-2005, 09:37 PM	#9
JHA XD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 478	2200 rounds here without problems. jonas