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beitzel15 · 01-07-2007, 04:43 PM

Can anyone give me an idea on what # of spring to get.. Im thinking 22... but not sure.

Are they good, easy to install and will it void the warrenty of my XD ?

**hacker15** · 01-07-2007, 04:45 PM

OEM is 18, 20 is popular, 22 most common. As far as I know, there's no impact to the warrenty. Tried these, went back to my OEM setup.

Harvdog · 01-07-2007, 05:10 PM

This is probably a silly question but what is the difference between the numbers?

BoomerBSG · 01-07-2007, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvdog

This is probably a silly question but what is the difference between the numbers?

#22 = 22lbs.
supposed to make recoil less of a "shock"

i just want the dgr, with the stock #18 spring

cheers

havoc1 · 01-07-2007, 05:54 PM

Probably also silly, but what does a stronger spring do as far as operation of the gun itself? Wouldn't you have more FTEs that way?

sketch · 01-07-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beitzel15

Can anyone give me an idea on what # of spring to get.. Im thinking 22... but not sure.

Are they good, easy to install and will it void the warrenty of my XD ?

I went to the range for the first time with my DGR w/ #22 spring this weekend. I could tell a slight difference in recoil compared to the #18 spring. I went through about 250 115gr WWB with no problems with FTE's. I think it's mainly preference. You may want to order a couple different spring weights and see what you like.

**hacker15** · 01-08-2007, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sketch

I went to the range for the first time with my DGR w/ #22 spring this weekend. I could tell a slight difference in recoil compared to the #18 spring. I went through about 250 115gr WWB with no problems with FTE's. I think it's mainly preference. You may want to order a couple different spring weights and see what you like.

+1 on that. You'll have to play around witht he different springs to get the feel and reduced recoil you're looking for. I tried a few - but the 18 lb spring seemed the best overall to me. Just MO on that one - others will differ and use heavier springs....

rgeliske · 01-08-2007, 06:49 AM

If you are a reloader you also have the option of lighter loads using a lighter spring. Also for the ladies who have problems loading a lighter spring will help that as long as you don't create other problem like Failure to Feed. Still it is a matter of preference but they do look better than the stock springs.

Harvdog · 01-09-2007, 05:13 AM

[quote=rgeliske]Also for the ladies who have problems loading a lighter spring will help that as long as you don't create other problem like Failure to Feed. quote]

I figured this...

BoomerBSG · 01-09-2007, 05:23 AM

has anyone tried one of the lighter than #18's in a service 9?

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01-07-2007, 05:54 PM	#5
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01-08-2007, 06:49 AM	#8
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,788	If you are a reloader you also have the option of lighter loads using a lighter spring. Also for the ladies who have problems loading a lighter spring will help that as long as you don't create other problem like Failure to Feed. Still it is a matter of preference but they do look better than the stock springs. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

01-09-2007, 05:13 AM	#9
Harvdog XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, Virginia Posts: 351	[quote=rgeliske]Also for the ladies who have problems loading a lighter spring will help that as long as you don't create other problem like Failure to Feed. quote] I figured this... __________________ Semper Fi - USMC 1987-1991 God Squad 1985-Present SA XD 40s&w Subcompact Ruger GP161 357 Magnum Raven 25 Traditions 50cal sidelock muzzleloader Remington 870 12 gauge Ruger M77 30.06 Romanian AK-47 by Lancaster Arms Ruger 10/22

01-09-2007, 05:23 AM	#10
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01-07-2007, 04:43 PM	#1
beitzel15 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,820	Dons Guide Rod ?? Can anyone give me an idea on what # of spring to get.. Im thinking 22... but not sure. Are they good, easy to install and will it void the warrenty of my XD ?

01-07-2007, 04:45 PM	#2
hacker15 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 3,468	OEM is 18, 20 is popular, 22 most common. As far as I know, there's no impact to the warrenty. Tried these, went back to my OEM setup. __________________ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man. Mark Twain

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