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roc1 · 03-20-2005, 04:23 PM

I went to the range yesterday and shot my XD40 with the aftermarket barrel fromXDGear in 357 Sig. When I got ready to leave I noticed what looks like a hairline crack in the frame where the slidelock is.I am wondering if Springfield will do anything about it since it is a aftermarket barrel in the gun. I would post pictures if I knew how.The crack is very small and would only affect slide lock back if the small piece did break off.
Thanks for the input
roc1

Arkansas · 03-20-2005, 07:21 PM

If you are sure it is a crack in the frame, without question, send it back to Springfield. Same goes for the slide.

A lot of people think they have a crack in the frame, but it is actually where the molds were placed in the manufacturing process.

k8ysv · 03-20-2005, 08:20 PM

Not advocating anything dishonest here, but do they need to know you had the .357 barrel in it at the time it happened?

Dwweeb_5150 · 03-20-2005, 08:29 PM

Please post a picture of the frame.Alot of people think their
frame is cracked because of the mold lines on the frame.
But to be sure you may want to have a gunsmith or the
dealer you purchased it from check it out to be sure.

TriggerMan · 03-20-2005, 09:37 PM

check this other topic. is this the same crack you're talking about? There's also another one on the other side of the thumb mold and one above it, that goes behind the slide lock.

http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....ht=crack+frame

roc1 · 03-21-2005, 04:56 AM

Sorry about the mistake guys the crack is on the slide not the frame.I just noticed I put frame when I meant slide my mistake.
roc1

32Special · 03-21-2005, 02:23 PM

Which XD40 (service, tactical, ?) and what kind of recoil spring/guide rod assembly were you using?

I thought about a 357 Sig barrel just for grins, but this might be a reason to have second thoughts.

roc1 · 03-21-2005, 04:28 PM

Barrel is 4" so this must be service model?
Springfield said to send gun back this morning they have never heard of this before.
I will keep yall posted
roc1

Bonzer · 03-26-2005, 10:43 PM

Never fire any weapon that may have a defect or damage. If the damage is in the slide it could be very dangerous.

roc1 · 03-28-2005, 05:40 PM

Update talked to Springfield today they said they would reimburse me on shipping charges and will takecare of pistol.I told them about the 357 Sig barrel in the XD40 they said gun should handle that with out a problem.They might even replace gun. Will keep everyone posted
roc1

03-20-2005, 04:23 PM	#1
roc1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 15	Slide problem I went to the range yesterday and shot my XD40 with the aftermarket barrel fromXDGear in 357 Sig. When I got ready to leave I noticed what looks like a hairline crack in the frame where the slidelock is.I am wondering if Springfield will do anything about it since it is a aftermarket barrel in the gun. I would post pictures if I knew how.The crack is very small and would only affect slide lock back if the small piece did break off. Thanks for the input roc1

03-21-2005, 04:56 AM	#6
roc1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 15	Slide problem Sorry about the mistake guys the crack is on the slide not the frame.I just noticed I put frame when I meant slide my mistake. roc1

03-21-2005, 02:23 PM	#7
32Special XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 58	Which XD40 (service, tactical, ?) and what kind of recoil spring/guide rod assembly were you using? I thought about a 357 Sig barrel just for grins, but this might be a reason to have second thoughts. __________________ 32Special

03-21-2005, 04:28 PM	#8
roc1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 15	Slide problem Barrel is 4" so this must be service model? Springfield said to send gun back this morning they have never heard of this before. I will keep yall posted roc1

03-26-2005, 10:43 PM	#9
Bonzer XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 12	Never fire any weapon that may have a defect or damage. If the damage is in the slide it could be very dangerous. __________________ XD-9 SUBCOMPACT GLOCK- 26 GLOCK- 17 S&W 910-9MM

03-20-2005, 07:21 PM	#2
Arkansas XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 133	If you are sure it is a crack in the frame, without question, send it back to Springfield. Same goes for the slide. A lot of people think they have a crack in the frame, but it is actually where the molds were placed in the manufacturing process.

03-20-2005, 08:20 PM	#3
k8ysv XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 89	Not advocating anything dishonest here, but do they need to know you had the .357 barrel in it at the time it happened?

03-20-2005, 08:29 PM	#4
Dwweeb_5150 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leaving ¿©@l!n0gun@Â§tan Posts: 821	Please post a picture of the frame.Alot of people think their frame is cracked because of the mold lines on the frame. But to be sure you may want to have a gunsmith or the dealer you purchased it from check it out to be sure.

03-20-2005, 09:37 PM	#5
TriggerMan XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 164	check this other topic. is this the same crack you're talking about? There's also another one on the other side of the thumb mold and one above it, that goes behind the slide lock. http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....ht=crack+frame

03-28-2005, 05:40 PM	#10
roc1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 15	Slide problem Update Update talked to Springfield today they said they would reimburse me on shipping charges and will takecare of pistol.I told them about the 357 Sig barrel in the XD40 they said gun should handle that with out a problem.They might even replace gun. Will keep everyone posted roc1

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