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wakeboarder141 · 04-14-2006, 08:27 PM

After about 300 rounds through my new XD I noticed that the muzzle end of the barrel where it was once rounded has started almost flattening from the inside out. So, where the bullet exits is starting to be a slant instead of gently rounded. Is this normal or something I should worry about? I can post pics if that description wasn't clear. Thanks.

pat3332 · 04-14-2006, 09:05 PM

I would like to see pictures as I'm always better with pictures than oral descripitons, but if I understand what you're saying, it sounds like the inside of the barrel at the muzzle is beginning to look more oblong than round. If this is the case, I would call Springfield and maybe email them the pictures before shooting any more. If I am misunderstanding what you said, I appologize.

pat3332

wakeboarder141 · 04-17-2006, 12:20 PM

The barrel is not changing shape, it is still perfectly round. It is just the tip that is being worn down. It looks like if you were to take a file and with the muzzle end of the barrel facing up, push the file in at a slight angle. It is just angling off the edge that the bullet touches when it leaves the barrel. I will try to get some pictures tonight if I can get my camera to take something that close.

tec · 04-17-2006, 12:31 PM

macro setting on your camera

malkore · 04-17-2006, 12:32 PM

I think he means the crown is going from a nice rounded edge on the inside, to a straight angle.

wakeboarder141 · 04-17-2006, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malkore

I think he means the crown is going from a nice rounded edge on the inside, to a straight angle.

Right, that is what I was trying to say

pat3332 · 04-17-2006, 07:33 PM

Thanks. When you said from the inside out, I thought you were talking about the inside of the barrell. Got a little worried. Pictures would still be nice.

wakeboarder141 · 04-17-2006, 10:25 PM

I don't seem to have a macro option on my camera and can't get a good picture. I found this thread http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=31420 and in the picture with the DGR installed with the slide closed you can see what I am talking about on that gun. Since I am not the only one I would assume it is normal.

04-14-2006, 08:27 PM	#1
wakeboarder141 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 47	Wear on tip of barrel After about 300 rounds through my new XD I noticed that the muzzle end of the barrel where it was once rounded has started almost flattening from the inside out. So, where the bullet exits is starting to be a slant instead of gently rounded. Is this normal or something I should worry about? I can post pics if that description wasn't clear. Thanks. __________________ XD-9 Service Remington 700 BDL .243 Remington 870 Express 12GA More XD's to come

04-17-2006, 12:20 PM	#3
wakeboarder141 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 47	The barrel is not changing shape, it is still perfectly round. It is just the tip that is being worn down. It looks like if you were to take a file and with the muzzle end of the barrel facing up, push the file in at a slight angle. It is just angling off the edge that the bullet touches when it leaves the barrel. I will try to get some pictures tonight if I can get my camera to take something that close. __________________ XD-9 Service Remington 700 BDL .243 Remington 870 Express 12GA More XD's to come

04-17-2006, 10:25 PM	#8
wakeboarder141 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 47	I don't seem to have a macro option on my camera and can't get a good picture. I found this thread http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=31420 and in the picture with the DGR installed with the slide closed you can see what I am talking about on that gun. Since I am not the only one I would assume it is normal. __________________ XD-9 Service Remington 700 BDL .243 Remington 870 Express 12GA More XD's to come

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04-14-2006, 09:05 PM	#2
pat3332 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 260	I would like to see pictures as I'm always better with pictures than oral descripitons, but if I understand what you're saying, it sounds like the inside of the barrel at the muzzle is beginning to look more oblong than round. If this is the case, I would call Springfield and maybe email them the pictures before shooting any more. If I am misunderstanding what you said, I appologize. pat3332

04-17-2006, 12:31 PM	#4
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,628 Blog Entries: 1	macro setting on your camera

04-17-2006, 12:32 PM	#5
malkore XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: eastern Nebraska Posts: 646	I think he means the crown is going from a nice rounded edge on the inside, to a straight angle.

04-17-2006, 07:33 PM	#7
pat3332 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 260	Thanks. When you said from the inside out, I thought you were talking about the inside of the barrell. Got a little worried. Pictures would still be nice.