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canter6 · 02-21-2005, 06:39 PM

ok.. so back from my 3rd day at the range with my new xd40.. and ive had 3 failures to feed .. usually the first or second round in the mag.. and only if i load the clip fully (usually load 5 at a time for sake of trying to "waste" time) is there some thing i can do to prevent this.. or should i just wait for the "break in" if any.. ive put about 700 rds through it and only had the 3 .. maybe im catching the slide lock???. any help is appreciated..

also has anyone heard any pros/cons from laser mate laser sights?... they have a laser with two super bright leds for illumination for 69 dollars.. not a quick release though. ok so con #1

the web site is http://www.lasermate.com/aimer.html if anyone needs a visual.. or is interested also.. ok wow.. i type WAY too much..

R/T Performance · 02-22-2005, 07:38 AM

the slide does it lock open? or is the round stove pipe loads part way but jams thier is a big post of how to fix premature lock open have you oiled the feed ramp some pople in here will beat you up for not searching when using the search check match all words It will work better

canter6 · 02-22-2005, 08:09 PM

thanks for the pointers.. and yes it does just lock open.. sorry if i have left a bad impression on anyone. ill keep that in mind for my next post.. and try not to bug to many people..

i have no excuses.. im young, dumb, and i guess alittle too anxious/excited. ill cool it for you guys.

RicochetJim · 02-23-2005, 06:54 AM

No need to cool it. Asking questions and discussing problems is main benefit of this Forum. If anyone beats you up for not doing an exhaustive search before asking a question, just tell 'em to stick it . . . er, just ignore them. There are plenty of helpful folks here. Welcome to the Family.

Some have had problems with the cartridge jamming on the feed ramp and the barrel throat -- and not going all the way in. This is what I think of when somebody says "failure-to-feed". There have also been some discussions on the slide locking back (open) when it shouldn't. I don't call that FTF. Premature slide lockback can be caused by your thumb actually touching the lockback lever while firing. Just a thought.

R/T Performance · 02-23-2005, 07:33 AM

HOpe this link works my sub did this once turned out i was jamming the mag up do the bullet check in here
http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....ight=lock+open
Man that search feture can be a real pain in the #ss

**hobocircus** · 02-23-2005, 02:15 PM

When chambering your first round, don't baby the slide home. You let spring action do the work. Pull all the way back on the slide and let go.

Sounds like your thumb is working it's way up on the slide lock and accidentally locking the slide open before you are through. Try to be aware of your thumb placement.

After you are through loading your magazine, firmly tap the back of the mag on the heel part of you palm or some other semi-hard surface. Doing this seems to set all the rounds towards the back of the mag and helps line up the rounds for shooting.

Good luck, shoot safe.

NExd · 02-23-2005, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R/T Performance

HOpe this link works my sub did this once turned out i was jamming the mag up do the bullet check in here
http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....ight=lock+open
Man that search feture can be a real pain in the #ss

Better you wasting your time, than us wasting ours for threads that are rehashed every other day.

P.S. I am not saying this thread is a waste, but in general why you can get bitched at to do a search

R/T Performance · 02-23-2005, 02:55 PM

I was just trying to say I was thier the other day and had a bad time finding it agian

canter6 · 02-23-2005, 03:08 PM

thank you all for your help.. i went to the range again today.. and yes.. my thumb is "roaming" sorry to take up your time.

**hobocircus** · 02-23-2005, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canter6

sorry to take up your time.

no bigee, there are new guys here all the time. good luck!

02-22-2005, 07:38 AM	#2
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	the slide does it lock open? or is the round stove pipe loads part way but jams thier is a big post of how to fix premature lock open have you oiled the feed ramp some pople in here will beat you up for not searching when using the search check match all words It will work better __________________ 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

02-23-2005, 06:54 AM	#4
RicochetJim XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 619	No need to cool it. Asking questions and discussing problems is main benefit of this Forum. If anyone beats you up for not doing an exhaustive search before asking a question, just tell 'em to stick it . . . er, just ignore them. There are plenty of helpful folks here. Welcome to the Family. Some have had problems with the cartridge jamming on the feed ramp and the barrel throat -- and not going all the way in. This is what I think of when somebody says "failure-to-feed". There have also been some discussions on the slide locking back (open) when it shouldn't. I don't call that FTF. Premature slide lockback can be caused by your thumb actually touching the lockback lever while firing. Just a thought. __________________ Jim XD-40 Service Model with Heinie night sights XD-9 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone Taurus 605 snubby .357 magnum

02-23-2005, 07:33 AM	#5
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	HOpe this link works my sub did this once turned out i was jamming the mag up do the bullet check in here http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....ight=lock+open Man that search feture can be a real pain in the #ss __________________ 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

02-23-2005, 02:15 PM	#6
hobocircus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Nevada Desert on a Dry Lakebed. Living in a trailer with thunderstorms looming in the distance. Posts: 3,375	When chambering your first round, don't baby the slide home. You let spring action do the work. Pull all the way back on the slide and let go. Sounds like your thumb is working it's way up on the slide lock and accidentally locking the slide open before you are through. Try to be aware of your thumb placement. After you are through loading your magazine, firmly tap the back of the mag on the heel part of you palm or some other semi-hard surface. Doing this seems to set all the rounds towards the back of the mag and helps line up the rounds for shooting. Good luck, shoot safe. __________________ Ported V-10 XD9 Service SOLD Tactical XD9 in Basic Black I like to shoot Wolf ammo out of my Hi-Point pistol and rifle.

02-23-2005, 02:55 PM	#8
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	I was just trying to say I was thier the other day and had a bad time finding it agian __________________ 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

02-21-2005, 06:39 PM	#1
canter6 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: jacksonville fl Posts: 56	failure to feed!!??? ok.. so back from my 3rd day at the range with my new xd40.. and ive had 3 failures to feed .. usually the first or second round in the mag.. and only if i load the clip fully (usually load 5 at a time for sake of trying to "waste" time) is there some thing i can do to prevent this.. or should i just wait for the "break in" if any.. ive put about 700 rds through it and only had the 3 .. maybe im catching the slide lock???. any help is appreciated.. also has anyone heard any pros/cons from laser mate laser sights?... they have a laser with two super bright leds for illumination for 69 dollars.. not a quick release though. ok so con #1 the web site is http://www.lasermate.com/aimer.html if anyone needs a visual.. or is interested also.. ok wow.. i type WAY too much..

02-22-2005, 08:09 PM	#3
canter6 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: jacksonville fl Posts: 56	thanks for the pointers.. and yes it does just lock open.. sorry if i have left a bad impression on anyone. ill keep that in mind for my next post.. and try not to bug to many people.. i have no excuses.. im young, dumb, and i guess alittle too anxious/excited. ill cool it for you guys.

02-23-2005, 03:08 PM	#9
canter6 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: jacksonville fl Posts: 56	thank you all for your help.. i went to the range again today.. and yes.. my thumb is "roaming" sorry to take up your time.

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