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dale roper · 02-22-2007, 02:39 AM

Does dry firing an XD pistol have adverse affects on it? Thanks for the help!!!

standerson · 02-22-2007, 02:44 AM

Get snap caps. Dry firing without them can cause damage to firing pins.

The Knight Of Light · 02-22-2007, 03:16 AM

There is nothing wrong with dry firing the XD. The only damage that will happen is the roll pin that retains the firing pin/striker will break over time. I have dry fired my XD40 over 50,000 times. I have dry fired my XD9tac over 25,000 times. I have only broken one roll pin and that was because I removed it improperly.

D_Fence · 02-22-2007, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dale roper

Does dry firing an XD pistol have adverse affects on it? Thanks for the help!!!

It certainly won't hurt to use snap caps, but don't feel like you are damaging your XD with the occasional dry fire. They wouldn't make it necessary to dry fire to field strip your gun if it was a big problem.

The concern with many guns is that you could damage the actual firing pin. That isn't the case with an XD. There is a small chance that you could damage the retaining (roll) pin that holds the firing pin in place, especially if it is damaged when removing/reinserting it during a slide disassembly. There are lots of people who have been dry firing their XDs with no ill effects. My feeling is that damaging it during a slide dissassembly is the bigger concern.

Fortunately, the retaining pin in question is available for 1.00 at the store below when they reopen at the end of March. If you plan to dry fire a lot, and also disassemble the slide every few thousand rounds for inspection/cleaning, simply buy a handful and replace them when you reassemble the slide. "Problem" solved.

http://www.xd-hs2000.com/

AbNo · 02-23-2007, 11:00 PM

Per other post: Snap caps.

I picked up a 6-pack for a couple of bucks over at Nuckol's in Staunton.

I also use them when teaching a couple of my friends to load and chamber my XD.

"What's going to happen if I pull this trigger?"

"Nothing?"

*thunk of metal on plastic*

"You just put a hole in my wall."

Excellent training and practice aid.

dale roper · 02-24-2007, 11:34 AM

Thanks to everyone who responded to My post. I very much appreciate the helpful info!!!

BoomerBSG · 02-24-2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbNo

Per other post: Snap caps.

I picked up a 6-pack for a couple of bucks over at Nuckol's in Staunton.

I also use them when teaching a couple of my friends to load and chamber my XD.

"What's going to happen if I pull this trigger?"

"Nothing?"

*thunk of metal on plastic*

"You just put a hole in my wall."

Excellent training and practice aid.

a couple bucks?! man i see 6 for $15-$25 everywhere i look

kayl · 02-24-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BoomerBSG

a couple bucks?! man i see 6 for $15-$25 everywhere i look

Agreed!

D_Fence · 02-24-2007, 02:09 PM

http://www.gtdist.com/ProductDetail....ber=PGS-SAFTTX

Safe-T-Trainers

Cost between 15 and 20 dollars for 50 depending on the caliber.

AbNo · 02-24-2007, 04:59 PM

Mmm, someone remind me, and I'll call over to my usual place, and find out exactly how much they are. They probably WERE suprisingly expensive, but I've been running 26 hour days lately.

02-22-2007, 02:39 AM	#1
dale roper XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Dry firing Does dry firing an XD pistol have adverse affects on it? Thanks for the help!!!

02-22-2007, 02:44 AM	#2
standerson XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 655	Get snap caps. Dry firing without them can cause damage to firing pins. __________________ USN Retired, Life Member NRA, Eagle Scout

02-22-2007, 03:16 AM	#3
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,675 Blog Entries: 12	There is nothing wrong with dry firing the XD. The only damage that will happen is the roll pin that retains the firing pin/striker will break over time. I have dry fired my XD40 over 50,000 times. I have dry fired my XD9tac over 25,000 times. I have only broken one roll pin and that was because I removed it improperly. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

02-24-2007, 11:34 AM	#6
dale roper XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Thanks Thanks to everyone who responded to My post. I very much appreciate the helpful info!!!

02-24-2007, 02:09 PM	#9
D_Fence XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,161	http://www.gtdist.com/ProductDetail....ber=PGS-SAFTTX Safe-T-Trainers Cost between 15 and 20 dollars for 50 depending on the caliber. __________________ XD-9mm Subcompact. Drop-in sear kit, Insight X2L light/laser, rounded trigger guard, and Pearce Grip Extension Speer Gold Dot 124g +P Short Barrel Hollowpoints; Federal HST 124g Hollowpoints Holsters: Don Hume Clip-on IWB; High Noon "Split Decision"; Comp-Tac "Shirt Tucker" Ohio Concealed Carry License

02-23-2007, 11:00 PM	#5
AbNo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 360	Per other post: Snap caps. I picked up a 6-pack for a couple of bucks over at Nuckol's in Staunton. I also use them when teaching a couple of my friends to load and chamber my XD. "What's going to happen if I pull this trigger?" "Nothing?" thunk of metal on plastic "You just put a hole in my wall." Excellent training and practice aid.

02-24-2007, 04:59 PM	#10
AbNo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 360	Mmm, someone remind me, and I'll call over to my usual place, and find out exactly how much they are. They probably WERE suprisingly expensive, but I've been running 26 hour days lately.

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