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ShelbyFan · 01-08-2007, 07:41 PM

when i shoot Hp's(doesnt matter what kind) sometimes they will jam on insertion into the barrel, as far as i can tell what is happening, i have repeated the jam while cycling slowly, is the bullet is getting lodged between the slide ramp and the firing pin mechanism, it will actually hold open the slide.
after examining mine compared to a newer model of XD40 it looks like my slide ramp is actually at a steeper angle. could this be a problem or something else.
i can take a picture if you would like.

**agalindo** · 01-08-2007, 08:11 PM

Pics would help. Sounds like your describing a Failure To Feed (FTF). Did you notice if it happed with just one mag or were both mags causing the FTF.

ShelbyFan · 01-08-2007, 08:31 PM

all, both my 10 and two 12 rounders

mst3kguy · 01-08-2007, 09:10 PM

i had the same prob with my xd40service that i bought in '02. sent it to SA, they took out a smidgen of the feed ramp and then polished it. i always have kept it glass-smooth, but their work seemed to make a difference. you may want to contact them and advise.

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cincinnati
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**agalindo** · 01-09-2007, 06:17 AM

Show us some picks of the feed ramp, breech and the steeper slide. This will help narrow down you problem.

ShelbyFan · 01-10-2007, 04:10 PM

Dont have a very good camera so some of the pics arent great but here goes.

ichy_trigger · 01-10-2007, 04:26 PM

Looks like its hanging on the feedramp, you can either polish it yourself f you think you know what your doing or just send it to SA and let them know exatly whats happening. During manufacturing, they sometimes dont get it smooth enough and the edge of the hollowpoint tends to snag on the tiny machining marks.

ShelbyFan · 01-10-2007, 04:31 PM

i used 400 grit sand paper and got most of the machine marks out, looked like chrome after i was done. helped a little, but i'll give them a call

ichy_trigger · 01-10-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ShelbyFan

i used 400 grit sand paper and got most of the machine marks out, looked like chrome after i was done. helped a little, but i'll give them a call

If you went that far, you might as well finish it. Take an empty shell casing and wrap the sandaper around it. Use back and forth strokes moving toward and away frm the chamber but dont go into it or bevel the chamber mouth. Make sure you use a bit of oil on the paper, it will help it to cut. Move to 600 and then 800 grits, for a nice shiny finish, go all the way to 1200.

dukhntr · 01-10-2007, 06:47 PM

I'm having the exact same problem with my 4 inch XD only with hollow points and full metal jacket. I called Springfield and they suggested I send it to them. I'll let you know what happens.

01-08-2007, 07:41 PM	#1
ShelbyFan XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 45	XD 40 Slide ramp? when i shoot Hp's(doesnt matter what kind) sometimes they will jam on insertion into the barrel, as far as i can tell what is happening, i have repeated the jam while cycling slowly, is the bullet is getting lodged between the slide ramp and the firing pin mechanism, it will actually hold open the slide. after examining mine compared to a newer model of XD40 it looks like my slide ramp is actually at a steeper angle. could this be a problem or something else. i can take a picture if you would like. __________________ Springfield XD 40, Ted Williams 20ga semi, 10/17hm2 custom, 10/22 walmart 22", savage 23a(3), 23aa, 19nra, 87(4). 1988 CSX-T

01-08-2007, 08:31 PM	#3
ShelbyFan XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 45	all, both my 10 and two 12 rounders __________________ Springfield XD 40, Ted Williams 20ga semi, 10/17hm2 custom, 10/22 walmart 22", savage 23a(3), 23aa, 19nra, 87(4). 1988 CSX-T

01-08-2007, 09:10 PM	#4
mst3kguy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 375	i had the same prob with my xd40service that i bought in '02. sent it to SA, they took out a smidgen of the feed ramp and then polished it. i always have kept it glass-smooth, but their work seemed to make a difference. you may want to contact them and advise. dean cincinnati xd40service---for sale xd9sc---for sale __________________ The fact that you've got "Replica" written down the side of your gun. And the fact that I've got "Desert Eagle point 5 0" written on the side of mine, should precipitate your balls into shrinking, along with your presence.-Bullet Tooth Tony

01-10-2007, 04:10 PM	#6
ShelbyFan XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 45	Dont have a very good camera so some of the pics arent great but here goes. __________________ Springfield XD 40, Ted Williams 20ga semi, 10/17hm2 custom, 10/22 walmart 22", savage 23a(3), 23aa, 19nra, 87(4). 1988 CSX-T Last edited by ShelbyFan; 01-10-2007 at 04:15 PM.

01-10-2007, 04:26 PM	#7
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	Looks like its hanging on the feedramp, you can either polish it yourself f you think you know what your doing or just send it to SA and let them know exatly whats happening. During manufacturing, they sometimes dont get it smooth enough and the edge of the hollowpoint tends to snag on the tiny machining marks. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

01-10-2007, 04:31 PM	#8
ShelbyFan XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 45	i used 400 grit sand paper and got most of the machine marks out, looked like chrome after i was done. helped a little, but i'll give them a call __________________ Springfield XD 40, Ted Williams 20ga semi, 10/17hm2 custom, 10/22 walmart 22", savage 23a(3), 23aa, 19nra, 87(4). 1988 CSX-T

01-10-2007, 06:47 PM	#10
dukhntr XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: northern california Posts: 7	I'm having the exact same problem with my 4 inch XD only with hollow points and full metal jacket. I called Springfield and they suggested I send it to them. I'll let you know what happens.

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