does the xd barrel fully chamber the case? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

luv2soar · 03-09-2005, 08:41 PM

I am planning on reloading .40S&W ammo for my XD40, but have heard bad things about reloads in Glocks. Glocks apparantly don't fully chamber the case and in some instances have caused the case to crack and the gun to explode. I have reloaded rifle cartridges for years, but this is first for pistol. I would like some input if the is a specific danger of reloads in the XD.

KoG · 03-09-2005, 08:46 PM

There was a post on here awith pictures showing case support and i'll try and dig it up. As far as I remember, the XD40 is a fully supported chamber.

one-eyed-fatman · 03-09-2005, 08:49 PM

The XD has a fully supported chamber. Ajames has excellent photos of various chambers. The man will rock your boat with information on lots of gun stuff.

SteveW1958 · 03-09-2005, 08:51 PM

Yup the XD is fully supported. Reloading is no problem with brass fired in a XD. Just be careful and closely inspect any brass you collect from the range floor if it's not yours.

luv2soar · 03-10-2005, 06:30 AM

thanks for the info. I will get to work reloading and only the brass out of my gun.

stealthsniper · 03-10-2005, 07:19 AM

This past weekend, I reloaded about 400 rounds of .40 S&W, 200 of which have since been shot through a pair of XDs. The results were pleasing: accurate and w/o blowups. Nearly all of the brass was collected from previous XD shooting sessions, though some of it was donated by others at the range who saw me picking up my .40 brass. So long as you actually look over the brass, you should have no problems.

dtjobrien · 03-10-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stealthsniper

This past weekend, I reloaded about 400 rounds of .40 S&W, 200 of which have since been shot through a pair of XDs. The results were pleasing: accurate and w/o blowups. Nearly all of the brass was collected from previous XD shooting sessions, though some of it was donated by others at the range who saw me picking up my .40 brass. So long as you actually look over the brass, you should have no problems.

You guys are hard core! I'm just starting out with guns, and the thought of reloading cartridges makes me paranoid that I will blow myself up. I think I will just pay the premium price for brand new ones for a while! :-O

1of2 · 03-11-2005, 03:44 AM

Buy new ones and start saving the brass for later.

ichy_trigger · 03-11-2005, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dtjobrien

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Originally Posted by stealthsniper

This past weekend, I reloaded about 400 rounds of .40 S&W, 200 of which have since been shot through a pair of XDs. The results were pleasing: accurate and w/o blowups. Nearly all of the brass was collected from previous XD shooting sessions, though some of it was donated by others at the range who saw me picking up my .40 brass. So long as you actually look over the brass, you should have no problems.

You guys are hard core! I'm just starting out with guns, and the thought of reloading cartridges makes me paranoid that I will blow myself up. I think I will just pay the premium price for brand new ones for a while! :-O

There is nothing wrong with reloading and its a very common practice, its also very safe if done by knowledgable individuals.

NExd · 03-11-2005, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

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Originally Posted by dtjobrien

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Originally Posted by stealthsniper

This past weekend, I reloaded about 400 rounds of .40 S&W, 200 of which have since been shot through a pair of XDs. The results were pleasing: accurate and w/o blowups. Nearly all of the brass was collected from previous XD shooting sessions, though some of it was donated by others at the range who saw me picking up my .40 brass. So long as you actually look over the brass, you should have no problems.

You guys are hard core! I'm just starting out with guns, and the thought of reloading cartridges makes me paranoid that I will blow myself up. I think I will just pay the premium price for brand new ones for a while! :-O

There is nothing wrong with reloading and its a very common practice, its also very safe if done by knowledgable individuals.

I may be mistaken, but I thought it was pretty much stupid proof with the reloading equipment

03-09-2005, 08:41 PM	#1
luv2soar XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11	does the xd barrel fully chamber the case? I am planning on reloading .40S&W ammo for my XD40, but have heard bad things about reloads in Glocks. Glocks apparantly don't fully chamber the case and in some instances have caused the case to crack and the gun to explode. I have reloaded rifle cartridges for years, but this is first for pistol. I would like some input if the is a specific danger of reloads in the XD.

03-09-2005, 08:46 PM	#2
KoG XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 279	There was a post on here awith pictures showing case support and i'll try and dig it up. As far as I remember, the XD40 is a fully supported chamber. __________________ Where are you taking me and why am I in this handbasket?

03-09-2005, 08:49 PM	#3
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,164	The XD has a fully supported chamber. Ajames has excellent photos of various chambers. The man will rock your boat with information on lots of gun stuff. __________________ corporate America's logo: If at first you don't succeed lower your standards and beg the government for bailout money. Our governments bought and sold by corporate America like pigs going to market. I'm waking up at the start of the end of the world. http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav

03-10-2005, 07:19 AM	#6
stealthsniper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 391	This past weekend, I reloaded about 400 rounds of .40 S&W, 200 of which have since been shot through a pair of XDs. The results were pleasing: accurate and w/o blowups. Nearly all of the brass was collected from previous XD shooting sessions, though some of it was donated by others at the range who saw me picking up my .40 brass. So long as you actually look over the brass, you should have no problems. __________________ -stealth- XD-40 Service - Dearly Departed Ruger KMK-512: VQ tuned Remington 1100 Trap Special

03-11-2005, 03:44 AM	#8
1of2 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Goodyear, Arizona Posts: 332	Buy new ones and start saving the brass for later. __________________ XD-9 Service XD-9 Sub Compact Smith & Wesson 642 Remington 870 Express

03-09-2005, 08:51 PM	#4
SteveW1958 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SW PA Posts: 380	Yup the XD is fully supported. Reloading is no problem with brass fired in a XD. Just be careful and closely inspect any brass you collect from the range floor if it's not yours.

03-10-2005, 06:30 AM	#5
luv2soar XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11	thanks for the info. I will get to work reloading and only the brass out of my gun.

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