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the ox · 03-20-2005, 04:08 PM

I gave my XD-9 its first cleaning the other day i used Hoppes number 9 in the bore. But since then I have had it fail to eject the empty casing twice. It comes out about halfway then stops then of course it jams. Could the bore cleaner i used be too thick? or do I need to clean it again

laivindil · 03-20-2005, 04:50 PM

My brother the amature gunsmith says to use Copper Solvent on the bore and CLP on everything else.

Try cleaning the extractor, changing ammo, changing stances, lastly have someone look at it.

My $0.02

persistent · 03-20-2005, 05:22 PM

clean the extractor and be sure it is dry, meaning no oil in the groove

Gary G23 · 03-20-2005, 06:24 PM

Let me guess. You're using Winchester White Box ammo right?

manygunner · 03-21-2005, 01:14 AM

I have had similiar problems with my XD in past. Try differnt ammo. If it is not ammo dependant, in other words keeps FTE with all ammo types, you need to have the extractor worked on. You can send it to Springfiled Armory or you can find yourself a good local gunsmith and ask him to tune the extractor. I think sending it to SA in this case is a crap shoot because I did that the first time and the issue came back in 1200 rounds even though they replaced the extractor. I ended up having my smith do it and it has performed flawlessly since. He tuned the tension and incresed positive camber on extractor hook. Any decent smith that works on 1911s should be able to help.

the ox · 03-21-2005, 05:10 AM

Yeah i been using the winchester white box ammo but I have shot about 500 rds with it and had no problem

DieTrying · 04-02-2005, 10:05 PM

I have almost had at least 1 FTE each time I have gone to the range. I have over 3000rnds. through my XD-9. I shoot WWB, Wolf, UMC, Fiocci and both CCI Blazer Brass and Aluminum. Tonight was the worst. I shot 200 rounds of CCI Blazer Brass and had 4 FTE's!!! Very embarrasing for my XD, especially since I went shooting with a couple of Glock buddies who are always praising their gun (I own a G23c myself) and how they have NEVER had any issues with their weapons.

one-eyed-fatman · 04-02-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DieTrying

I have almost had at least 1 FTE each time I have gone to the range. I have over 3000rnds. through my XD-9. I shoot WWB, Wolf, UMC, Fiocci and both CCI Blazer Brass and Aluminum. Tonight was the worst. I shot 200 rounds of CCI Blazer Brass and had 4 FTE's!!! Very embarrasing for my XD, especially since I went shooting with a couple of Glock buddies who are always praising their gun (I own a G23c myself) and how they have NEVER had any issues with their weapons.

Just use the ammo that works the best with your gun and blow the rest off.

Don · 04-02-2005, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieTrying

I have almost had at least 1 FTE each time I have gone to the range. I have over 3000rnds. through my XD-9. I shoot WWB, Wolf, UMC, Fiocci and both CCI Blazer Brass and Aluminum. Tonight was the worst. I shot 200 rounds of CCI Blazer Brass and had 4 FTE's!!! Very embarrasing for my XD, especially since I went shooting with a couple of Glock buddies who are always praising their gun (I own a G23c myself) and how they have NEVER had any issues with their weapons.

That is too many and too (in)consistant. Back to Springfield for some lovin'.

DieTrying · 04-03-2005, 12:41 AM

Hey Don,

Thanks for the input...I was and have been actually thinking the same thing, but I really don't want to have to go through the trouble of sending it back to SA...even though they are friendly on the phone when I have called, when I start talking about issues with my XD, they kind of start backtracking and make it sound like there is nothing wrong with my gun. I hate having ANY trouble with products that I buy...customer service is always a bitch.
You on the other hand are an exception, you volunteered your help and services before I even thought of asking.
I guess I will call SA on Monday and listen to how normal it is to have FTE's etc.

03-20-2005, 04:08 PM	#1
the ox XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 92	XD fails to extract empty casing I gave my XD-9 its first cleaning the other day i used Hoppes number 9 in the bore. But since then I have had it fail to eject the empty casing twice. It comes out about halfway then stops then of course it jams. Could the bore cleaner i used be too thick? or do I need to clean it again

03-20-2005, 04:50 PM	#2
laivindil XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: WA state Posts: 72	My brother the amature gunsmith says to use Copper Solvent on the bore and CLP on everything else. Try cleaning the extractor, changing ammo, changing stances, lastly have someone look at it. My $0.02 __________________ "And all was right with the universe because GOD gave forth the XD45ACP, and there was much rejoicing!" -The Knight Of Light "What was God thinking when He made Marines? My guess: He was probably laughing maniacally." -Ishpeck

03-21-2005, 01:14 AM	#5
manygunner XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pacific North West Posts: 2,036	I have had similiar problems with my XD in past. Try differnt ammo. If it is not ammo dependant, in other words keeps FTE with all ammo types, you need to have the extractor worked on. You can send it to Springfiled Armory or you can find yourself a good local gunsmith and ask him to tune the extractor. I think sending it to SA in this case is a crap shoot because I did that the first time and the issue came back in 1200 rounds even though they replaced the extractor. I ended up having my smith do it and it has performed flawlessly since. He tuned the tension and incresed positive camber on extractor hook. Any decent smith that works on 1911s should be able to help. __________________ CZ-Kadet CZ-52 CZ-83 CZ-75B CZ-85 Combat CZ-452 HK USP Compact Walther P99 XD-9 Service XD-9 Tactical Glock 17 Taurus PT-92 AR Taurus .44 Mag Mossberg 500A Remington 870 AR-15 16\" fluted AMD-65 Dragunov SVD STG-58

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03-20-2005, 05:22 PM	#3
persistent XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: new castle in Posts: 6	clean the extractor and be sure it is dry, meaning no oil in the groove

03-20-2005, 06:24 PM	#4
Gary G23 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 105	Let me guess. You're using Winchester White Box ammo right?

03-21-2005, 05:10 AM	#6
the ox XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 92	Yeah i been using the winchester white box ammo but I have shot about 500 rds with it and had no problem

04-02-2005, 10:05 PM	#7
DieTrying XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oceanside, California Posts: 63	I have almost had at least 1 FTE each time I have gone to the range. I have over 3000rnds. through my XD-9. I shoot WWB, Wolf, UMC, Fiocci and both CCI Blazer Brass and Aluminum. Tonight was the worst. I shot 200 rounds of CCI Blazer Brass and had 4 FTE's!!! Very embarrasing for my XD, especially since I went shooting with a couple of Glock buddies who are always praising their gun (I own a G23c myself) and how they have NEVER had any issues with their weapons.

04-03-2005, 12:41 AM	#10
DieTrying XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oceanside, California Posts: 63	Hey Don, Thanks for the input...I was and have been actually thinking the same thing, but I really don't want to have to go through the trouble of sending it back to SA...even though they are friendly on the phone when I have called, when I start talking about issues with my XD, they kind of start backtracking and make it sound like there is nothing wrong with my gun. I hate having ANY trouble with products that I buy...customer service is always a bitch. You on the other hand are an exception, you volunteered your help and services before I even thought of asking. I guess I will call SA on Monday and listen to how normal it is to have FTE's etc.