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manyironsinfire · 03-19-2005, 01:53 PM

Greetings all, I'm new to this forum and a proud owner of a tactical model in .40cal. I've put about 500 rds. through it but have noticed a very slight primer wipe on every rd. It almost looks like a glock primer strike. Any suggestions or observations would be appreciated. or should I not be concerned?

MoJo · 03-19-2005, 02:41 PM

Normal, don't worry about it.

Tony Mig · 03-19-2005, 05:26 PM

I have the XD-9 service, and my pistol has actually punched right through some of my primers, and most I picked up today had the wipe on them too...

manyironsinfire · 03-19-2005, 06:36 PM

Thank's guy's. I thought I might have to change hammer and/or recoil springs, but if this is somewhat normal I can live with it....

stealthsniper · 03-20-2005, 08:28 AM

Both my XD and that of my friend do this. It's an effect of the slide actuating "prematurely." I've fired off a few primer blanks (no power or bullet) and the strike is always a clean point.

ReloaderFred · 03-20-2005, 10:05 AM

I own about 15 different semi-auto pistols, including 4 XD's, and they all have primer swipe to some degree. It's caused by the slide starting to unlock, which causes the barrel and chamber to move, before the firing pin has fully retracted. It's a normal occurance in this type of firearm.

Hope this helps.

Fred

03-19-2005, 01:53 PM	#1
manyironsinfire XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6	Question regarding primer indent Greetings all, I'm new to this forum and a proud owner of a tactical model in .40cal. I've put about 500 rds. through it but have noticed a very slight primer wipe on every rd. It almost looks like a glock primer strike. Any suggestions or observations would be appreciated. or should I not be concerned?

03-19-2005, 02:41 PM	#2
MoJo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Beaumont, Texas, USA Posts: 314	Normal, don't worry about it. __________________ \"In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having weapons or knowledge of their use.\" -Achille Marozzo, 1536 The only gunfight you can truly win is the one you avoid. -Anon.

03-19-2005, 05:26 PM	#3
Tony Mig XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Democratic People's Republic of New Jersey Posts: 42	I have the XD-9 service, and my pistol has actually punched right through some of my primers, and most I picked up today had the wipe on them too... __________________ The Second Admendment \"IS\" Homeland Security

03-20-2005, 08:28 AM	#5
stealthsniper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 391	Both my XD and that of my friend do this. It's an effect of the slide actuating "prematurely." I've fired off a few primer blanks (no power or bullet) and the strike is always a clean point. __________________ -stealth- XD-40 Service - Dearly Departed Ruger KMK-512: VQ tuned Remington 1100 Trap Special

03-20-2005, 10:05 AM	#6
ReloaderFred XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 102	I own about 15 different semi-auto pistols, including 4 XD's, and they all have primer swipe to some degree. It's caused by the slide starting to unlock, which causes the barrel and chamber to move, before the firing pin has fully retracted. It's a normal occurance in this type of firearm. Hope this helps. Fred __________________ Shoot Safe, Shoot Smart, Shoot Well.

03-19-2005, 06:36 PM	#4
manyironsinfire XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6	Thank's guy's. I thought I might have to change hammer and/or recoil springs, but if this is somewhat normal I can live with it....

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