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adamjrae · 02-06-2006, 06:18 AM

Hello everyone. I have a bit of a problem. I have a XD40SC where shells are not getting extracted and it's getting worse. The slide will go back but not go forward all the way. The shell is about 1/4 inch out of the chamber and the slide is trying to get another round into the chamber. At first I thought it was my wife because it was only happening to her but now it's happing to me(with a certain mag). It only happens with the extended mag and it has never happened with the short carry mag. I know the extended mag does not fall out of the gun since it is a tad wider than the carry mag so that makes the extended mag a snug fit in the gun. I can also see scrape marks on the side of the extended mag as if it's a tight fit. Would that be enough to not extract shells 12 times out of 100 but never a problem with the mag that wiggles around in there? Should I send it back for Warr or try to pinch the mag to make it shorter. It’s only like .08 or so wider.

Thanks.

TomSwift · 02-06-2006, 07:09 AM

Looks as though you have already found the answer...the magazine.
Try some of your other magazines (I'm assuming you have a couple more of the standard ones). It it doesn't extract with those, check the extractor and/or change the brand of ammo.

adamjrae · 02-06-2006, 07:26 AM

Thanks for taking the time to answer TomSwift. I guess my questions is could a mag that does not move around cause jamming? If so then I found my problem, if not then maybe it's something else.

gunnewb · 02-08-2006, 01:14 AM

I have an XD40SC also and have a couple problems with a round failing to load all the way. My problem I believe is break-in/ feed ramp polish problems. While the fact that your extended mag does not drop freely from the gun is a problem (since it should), I don't see how that could cause a failure to extract a casing. This sounds like an extractor problem. The magazine would be more likely to cause a failure to feed like the problems I've had, where the round is being stripped from the magazine is not fully inserted into the chamber. I believe this is referred to as a round being stovepiped.

I would replace your extended mag since it needs to be replaced, or tweaked, anyway. If your problem persists take a closer look at the extractor. Make sure you're not limp wristing when you shoot.

pierced456 · 02-08-2006, 02:57 PM

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I've had, where the round is being stripped from the magazine is not fully inserted into the chamber. I believe this is referred to as a round being stovepiped.

Actually this is called FTB or failure to battery. A stovepipe is when the spent brass gets jammed in the ejection port. Sticking out looking somewhat like a stovepipe.

02-06-2006, 06:18 AM	#1
adamjrae XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 14	Jamming XD40SC Hello everyone. I have a bit of a problem. I have a XD40SC where shells are not getting extracted and it's getting worse. The slide will go back but not go forward all the way. The shell is about 1/4 inch out of the chamber and the slide is trying to get another round into the chamber. At first I thought it was my wife because it was only happening to her but now it's happing to me(with a certain mag). It only happens with the extended mag and it has never happened with the short carry mag. I know the extended mag does not fall out of the gun since it is a tad wider than the carry mag so that makes the extended mag a snug fit in the gun. I can also see scrape marks on the side of the extended mag as if it's a tight fit. Would that be enough to not extract shells 12 times out of 100 but never a problem with the mag that wiggles around in there? Should I send it back for Warr or try to pinch the mag to make it shorter. It’s only like .08 or so wider. Thanks.

02-06-2006, 07:09 AM	#2
TomSwift XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,133	Looks as though you have already found the answer...the magazine. Try some of your other magazines (I'm assuming you have a couple more of the standard ones). It it doesn't extract with those, check the extractor and/or change the brand of ammo. __________________ Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy. Get Your Free Targets Here Ultrasonic Gun Cleaning

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02-06-2006, 07:26 AM	#3
adamjrae XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 14	Thanks for taking the time to answer TomSwift. I guess my questions is could a mag that does not move around cause jamming? If so then I found my problem, if not then maybe it's something else.

02-08-2006, 01:14 AM	#4
gunnewb XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 64	I have an XD40SC also and have a couple problems with a round failing to load all the way. My problem I believe is break-in/ feed ramp polish problems. While the fact that your extended mag does not drop freely from the gun is a problem (since it should), I don't see how that could cause a failure to extract a casing. This sounds like an extractor problem. The magazine would be more likely to cause a failure to feed like the problems I've had, where the round is being stripped from the magazine is not fully inserted into the chamber. I believe this is referred to as a round being stovepiped. I would replace your extended mag since it needs to be replaced, or tweaked, anyway. If your problem persists take a closer look at the extractor. Make sure you're not limp wristing when you shoot.