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Captain Ray · 11-23-2005, 08:34 AM

I use a clear plastic bag when dissasembling the slide.. the plastic over a box is a good idea too.. Whatever you do... use something to keep those springs from flying away!! (I have many hours on my hands and knees looking for springs.. so you can take my word for it.)

Also, a 3/32 punch is a must. You will also need a larger punch when removing the take down lever.

I have never removed the extractor.. that is what you are going to need the dental pick I think.. I hear that is a real pain.

Good luck! (And tell AJames I said "hi" when you call him.)

Raymond

R/T Performance · 11-23-2005, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Ray

I use a clear plastic bag when dissasembling the slide.. the plastic over a box is a good idea too.. Whatever you do... use something to keep those springs from flying away!! (I have many hours on my hands and knees looking for springs.. so you can take my word for it.)

Also, a 3/32 punch is a must. You will also need a larger punch when removing the take down lever.

I have never removed the extractor.. that is what you are going to need the dental pick I think.. I hear that is a real pain.

Good luck! (And tell AJames I said "hi" when you call him.)

Raymond

Ray why do you punch the take down All you have to do is twist it backward and it slides right out

Captain Ray · 11-23-2005, 10:56 AM

Because that is what the instructions say...

Picture courtesy of HS2000.com

Raymond

R/T Performance · 11-23-2005, 12:14 PM

Sorry guess I just never needed one

JHA XD40 · 11-23-2005, 12:16 PM

Thanks for all the info. Especially the vote of confidence from Ray.

I don't know when I'll get a chance to do it, but I'll let you know how things go.

jonas

gaspipes · 11-23-2005, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XD BACKUP GUN

I have done many Detail Strips of my XD SC 9mm.

I do most of the work with the xd in a cardboard box covered with Plastic wrap over the open part and two wholes cut in the plastic wrap so I can put my arms in the box. I do this in case a spring decides to try and fly away.

That's funny.

JHA XD40 · 11-23-2005, 04:07 PM

So the adventure begins...

I got off work a little early today so I decided to swing by Lowe's on my way home. I found a set of small screwdrivers and a set of picks fairly easily then began walking the aisle looking for a set of brass punches. After walkings every aisle in the tool section several times, the closest thing I saw were some nail sets. I went to the register and asked the lady there if she happened to know where I could find brass punches. I did my best to explain to her and two other ladies there what a punch was used for and finally someone called someone up and I was directed back over by the where I had seen the nail sets and found a couple sets of punches on the bottom shelf, but they were all steel. Back at the register the girl asked me what I need the punches for and I'm not really too sure what she thought when I told her that I was going to use them to take apart a gun.

But all this to ask: Where can I find brass punches? Should I try a different hardware store? A gunstore?

Thanks.

jonas

Captain Ray · 11-23-2005, 04:36 PM

he he he... I am really curious how this project is going. I am only laughing, because I have been there.

It's not really that hard to do, once you have done it a couple of times. I hope Jonas has some pictures!!!

Raymond

Xray Delta · 11-23-2005, 10:17 PM

I picked up a Lyman brass punch set (specifically used for firearms) and brass hammer from Sportsmans warehouse...if you have one close to you...go and see. If not, Google "Lyman Punch Set" ok hold on....

here you go:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=761422

Holy crap...jump on this deal man...it comes with a wood case too...nice to set your slide on when taking apart.

happy online shopping

Edit for confusing sentence

11-23-2005, 08:34 AM	#11
Captain Ray XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,693	I use a clear plastic bag when dissasembling the slide.. the plastic over a box is a good idea too.. Whatever you do... use something to keep those springs from flying away!! (I have many hours on my hands and knees looking for springs.. so you can take my word for it.) Also, a 3/32 punch is a must. You will also need a larger punch when removing the take down lever. I have never removed the extractor.. that is what you are going to need the dental pick I think.. I hear that is a real pain. Good luck! (And tell AJames I said "hi" when you call him.) Raymond __________________ \"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.\" ~Abraham Lincoln~

11-23-2005, 10:56 AM	#13
Captain Ray XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,693	Because that is what the instructions say... Picture courtesy of HS2000.com Raymond __________________ \"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.\" ~Abraham Lincoln~

11-23-2005, 12:14 PM	#14
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	Sorry guess I just never needed one __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

11-23-2005, 12:16 PM	#15
JHA XD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 478	Thanks for all the info. Especially the vote of confidence from Ray. I don't know when I'll get a chance to do it, but I'll let you know how things go. jonas __________________ "He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

11-23-2005, 04:07 PM	#17
JHA XD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 478	So the adventure begins... I got off work a little early today so I decided to swing by Lowe's on my way home. I found a set of small screwdrivers and a set of picks fairly easily then began walking the aisle looking for a set of brass punches. After walkings every aisle in the tool section several times, the closest thing I saw were some nail sets. I went to the register and asked the lady there if she happened to know where I could find brass punches. I did my best to explain to her and two other ladies there what a punch was used for and finally someone called someone up and I was directed back over by the where I had seen the nail sets and found a couple sets of punches on the bottom shelf, but they were all steel. Back at the register the girl asked me what I need the punches for and I'm not really too sure what she thought when I told her that I was going to use them to take apart a gun. But all this to ask: Where can I find brass punches? Should I try a different hardware store? A gunstore? Thanks. jonas __________________ "He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

11-23-2005, 04:36 PM	#18
Captain Ray XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,693	he he he... I am really curious how this project is going. I am only laughing, because I have been there. It's not really that hard to do, once you have done it a couple of times. I hope Jonas has some pictures!!! Raymond __________________ \"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.\" ~Abraham Lincoln~

11-23-2005, 10:17 PM	#19
Xray Delta XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 130	I picked up a Lyman brass punch set (specifically used for firearms) and brass hammer from Sportsmans warehouse...if you have one close to you...go and see. If not, Google "Lyman Punch Set" ok hold on.... here you go: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=761422 Holy crap...jump on this deal man...it comes with a wood case too...nice to set your slide on when taking apart. happy online shopping Edit for confusing sentence __________________ XD .40 Service Dont Forget: \"I am the Lord your God...You shall have no other gods before Me.\" (Exodus 20)

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