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A-Dub · 04-13-2005, 10:26 AM

I have put about 300 rounds through my new XD-40 and I have been having issues with the slide not locking back after the last shot. I have used 165 gr. Blaser FMJ and the Remington Mega Pack FMJ ( sorry, i dont now the gr. size). The problem seems to be happening about 2 out of every 5 times. Any suggestions would be great, I am new to handguns. Thanks

SyCo · 04-13-2005, 10:33 AM

I sometimes have the same problem because of my grip. I shoot with thumbs high, and sometimes my right thumb barely touches the slide release. All it takes is a little bit of pressure, and the slide won't lock back. May not solve your problem, but perhaps something to look for?

tec · 04-13-2005, 10:46 AM

Seems to me that somebody once posted that the lips of your mag might also need tweaking. Might be bent a little the wrong way.

Might also be "limp wristing", that is not holding the gun tight enough for the springs to fully kick the slide back.

Gee, wouldn't it be nice if there was a Q and A area that had info like this?? You could just go there and look up your problem and , poof, there is your answer/s.
I guess this is my rant on having a dedicated Q and A area that is locked, you can only look up info.
sorry for going off topic.

If that does not help, let us know.

**jnclement** · 04-13-2005, 12:57 PM

I've had that problem, and it's always been my thumb placement.

Frank02L · 04-13-2005, 01:21 PM

The other thing to make sure is that the mag is fully engaged.

A-Dub · 04-17-2005, 08:34 PM

Thanks guys. I think i was just hitting the slide release with my thumb. I just tweaked my grip a bit and it hasn't happened again, Thanks for the advice.

DanaT · 04-17-2005, 08:47 PM

Oh man.

You need to trade that 40 in on a glock.

-Dana

one-eyed-fatman · 04-17-2005, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tec

Seems to me that somebody once posted that the lips of your mag might also need tweaking. Might be bent a little the wrong way.

Might also be "limp wristing", that is not holding the gun tight enough for the springs to fully kick the slide back.

Gee, wouldn't it be nice if there was a Q and A area that had info like this?? You could just go there and look up your problem and , poof, there is your answer/s.
I guess this is my rant on having a dedicated Q and A area that is locked, you can only look up info.
sorry for going off topic.

If that does not help, let us know.

I just checked. Look like you can add to the FAQ if you want to.

04-13-2005, 10:26 AM	#1
A-Dub XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macomb County, MI Posts: 25	Newbie needs help, please. I have put about 300 rounds through my new XD-40 and I have been having issues with the slide not locking back after the last shot. I have used 165 gr. Blaser FMJ and the Remington Mega Pack FMJ ( sorry, i dont now the gr. size). The problem seems to be happening about 2 out of every 5 times. Any suggestions would be great, I am new to handguns. Thanks

04-13-2005, 10:33 AM	#2
SyCo XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 6	I sometimes have the same problem because of my grip. I shoot with thumbs high, and sometimes my right thumb barely touches the slide release. All it takes is a little bit of pressure, and the slide won't lock back. May not solve your problem, but perhaps something to look for? __________________ Si vis Pacem, Para bellum - If you want Peace, prepare for War

04-13-2005, 10:46 AM	#3
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,654 Blog Entries: 1	Seems to me that somebody once posted that the lips of your mag might also need tweaking. Might be bent a little the wrong way. Might also be "limp wristing", that is not holding the gun tight enough for the springs to fully kick the slide back. Gee, wouldn't it be nice if there was a Q and A area that had info like this?? You could just go there and look up your problem and , poof, there is your answer/s. I guess this is my rant on having a dedicated Q and A area that is locked, you can only look up info. sorry for going off topic. If that does not help, let us know. __________________ Founding father of the "Post here if you want to increase your post count".

04-13-2005, 01:21 PM	#5
Frank02L XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: central AR Posts: 24	The other thing to make sure is that the mag is fully engaged. __________________ 2002 F150 Lightning 11.7@115 2004 F250 CC FX4 6.0 Powerstroke Tow Pig --------- XD .40 Service Bi-Tone XD .45 GAP Service Black

04-17-2005, 08:47 PM	#7
DanaT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 471	Oh man. You need to trade that 40 in on a glock. -Dana __________________ -Let\'s bomb all the factories that make all the wannabes. -If you can\'t destroy it, may as well enjoy it. -Hayabusa. If you can\'t spell it, I doubt you can catch it.

04-13-2005, 12:57 PM	#4
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,480	I've had that problem, and it's always been my thumb placement.

04-17-2005, 08:34 PM	#6
A-Dub XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macomb County, MI Posts: 25	Thanks guys. I think i was just hitting the slide release with my thumb. I just tweaked my grip a bit and it hasn't happened again, Thanks for the advice.

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