XD40SC and extended magazine - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

GarySTL · 02-13-2006, 06:17 AM

Over the weekend I was in a gun shop and noticed they had the extended magazine with the sleeve that is made for the SC model. I purchased same and took it home.

I found that the empty magazine will not drop free of the pistol when the release is pressed. My standard (9 rd.) magazines drop with no problems. The full magazine would probably drop due to the extra weight. But I think it should drop when empty or full.

Anyone have a solution? If not I guess I'll just return the magazine.

R/T Performance · 02-13-2006, 07:08 AM

Just trade it sounds like you got a mag a little out of spec

dejadoo · 02-14-2006, 04:57 AM

I had the same problem with the extended mag that came with my 40 sub. It's at SA as we speek being swapped for another.

R/T Performance · 02-14-2006, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carbofan21

this is probably a stupid question, but does springfield offer the xd 3" subcompact in .357 sig?

obviously, it's not on their website, but i was wondering if this was something you could get though their custom shop.

No but there is a pole about that people wanting a conversion

**Ed Ely** · 02-14-2006, 09:21 AM

Me puzzled!!!

The magazine that you bought for your XD40SC
is no more than a regular .40 S&W mag for a
XD40, only it has a sleeve to extend the gripping
surface and also prevent an insertion problem which
will screw up your ejector.

I sure hope that your dealer did not present the
magazine to you as one that is only designed for
the XD40SC only.

ALL SA-XD mags should drop free when unloaded,
period.

Ed

GarySTL · 02-14-2006, 10:29 AM

Well, it's designed for the XD40SC in that it can't be used in a Service or Tactical!

Now I'm not saying that the sleeve couldn't be removed, although it won't slide off, it might if the mags floorplate were removed.

I'll return it to the store on Wednesday. If for some reason they won't take it back, I'll send it to SA, after the argument that is.

CajunShooter · 02-14-2006, 10:41 AM

[quote="GarySTL"]Well, it's designed for the XD40SC in that it can't be used in a Service or Tactical!

Now I'm not saying that the sleeve couldn't be removed, although it won't slide off, it might if the mags floorplate were removed.
quote]

If it's the XD Gear extended mag, like the one that comes with the SC, just pull the sleeve all the way off. You don't have to take the base plate off.

Kat Man · 02-14-2006, 10:50 AM

I had a couple of mags that came with my XD40 sub (one was the extended 12 rd) that wouldn't drop free. They were replaced by SA at no charge. The new ones drop clear with no problem.

R/T Performance · 02-14-2006, 10:51 AM

Yes the sleeves come off but if you are going to return it I wouldn't recommend it (scratches the hect out of them).
Take it back have them trade it.

02-13-2006, 06:17 AM	#1
GarySTL XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 90	XD40SC and extended magazine Over the weekend I was in a gun shop and noticed they had the extended magazine with the sleeve that is made for the SC model. I purchased same and took it home. I found that the empty magazine will not drop free of the pistol when the release is pressed. My standard (9 rd.) magazines drop with no problems. The full magazine would probably drop due to the extra weight. But I think it should drop when empty or full. Anyone have a solution? If not I guess I'll just return the magazine.

02-13-2006, 07:08 AM	#2
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	Just trade it sounds like you got a mag a little out of spec __________________ 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

02-14-2006, 09:21 AM	#5
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,658 Blog Entries: 1	puzzled!!! Me puzzled!!! The magazine that you bought for your XD40SC is no more than a regular .40 S&W mag for a XD40, only it has a sleeve to extend the gripping surface and also prevent an insertion problem which will screw up your ejector. I sure hope that your dealer did not present the magazine to you as one that is only designed for the XD40SC only. ALL SA-XD mags should drop free when unloaded, period. Ed

02-14-2006, 10:41 AM	#7
CajunShooter XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 20	[quote="GarySTL"]Well, it's designed for the XD40SC in that it can't be used in a Service or Tactical! Now I'm not saying that the sleeve couldn't be removed, although it won't slide off, it might if the mags floorplate were removed. quote] If it's the XD Gear extended mag, like the one that comes with the SC, just pull the sleeve all the way off. You don't have to take the base plate off. __________________ Springfield XD-40 SC, Truglo TFO sights, Duracoat, Springer Precision 4# trigger job Dan Wesson .357, Duracoat Blade-Tech IWB High Noon Split Decision SmartCarry Blackhawk SERPA

02-14-2006, 10:50 AM	#8
Kat Man XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 13	I had a couple of mags that came with my XD40 sub (one was the extended 12 rd) that wouldn't drop free. They were replaced by SA at no charge. The new ones drop clear with no problem. __________________ Luke 22:36 And He said to them, \"But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.\"

02-14-2006, 04:57 AM	#3
dejadoo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 120	I had the same problem with the extended mag that came with my 40 sub. It's at SA as we speek being swapped for another.

02-14-2006, 10:29 AM	#6
GarySTL XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 90	Well, it's designed for the XD40SC in that it can't be used in a Service or Tactical! Now I'm not saying that the sleeve couldn't be removed, although it won't slide off, it might if the mags floorplate were removed. I'll return it to the store on Wednesday. If for some reason they won't take it back, I'll send it to SA, after the argument that is.

02-14-2006, 10:51 AM	#9
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	Yes the sleeves come off but if you are going to return it I wouldn't recommend it (scratches the hect out of them). Take it back have them trade it. __________________ 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

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