I just found two issues with my XD9sc - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

cajunautoxer · 09-19-2007, 05:34 PM

Okay guys I just cleaned my XD9. While I was applying some grease I noticed the lip on the locking block where the slide runs was bent up. Upon further inspection I noticed this.

All four sides on the locking block are starting to curl up. I don't know if you can tell in the pic but the shiny part in the picture is where the metal is starting to curl.

On the lip right behind the slide stop lever also have damage.

I also noticed that the tip of the firearm was discolored. I almost looks like a thin layer of superglue was applied. In the pic it doesn't look that noticeable but I had already wiped down the gun before I took the pic.

I have not cleaned my XD the last two times I have gone to the range. I didn't even wipe down the gunpowder off the outside. I have a feeling this is why I have the discoloation.

So has anyone had a similar problem with their XD? What could have caused this? So I guess I need to email SA about this.

**GerryM** · 09-19-2007, 05:42 PM

just checked my 3 XDs and do not see anything like that at all..

Agree, call or email SA

cajunautoxer · 09-19-2007, 05:48 PM

Ya my XD40 had about 1k rounds and didn't have any signs of this happening. I have put about 500 rnds down the pipe. The previous owner said he fired 50.

Figgy1682 · 09-19-2007, 06:17 PM

i got to questions. first is it the new style locking block. second what type of ammo are you shooting through the sc.

cajunautoxer · 09-19-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Figgy1682

i got to questions. first is it the new style locking block. second what type of ammo are you shooting through the sc.

Old style block I think. There are no indentions along the edge. It's just straight. My XD40 was manufactured in 2/05 and had the new style block. While the XD9 was manufactured 6/06 and has the old style block.

I have shot 300 rounds of WWB, 100 Remintong JHP, 50-100 rnds of Ranger 124 grain +p and +p+.

propellerhead · 09-19-2007, 06:31 PM

I'm not sure what you're describing but I made a thread on here with lots of pics of my XD9 after 10,000 rounds. You're welcome to check out those pics and see if mine is doing it too.

cajunautoxer · 09-19-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by propellerhead

I'm not sure what you're describing but I made a thread on here with lots of pics of my XD9 after 10,000 rounds. You're welcome to check out those pics and see if mine is doing it too.

Basically every corner on the block where the slide rides is bent upward like something is catching while firring. This is also occuring on the corner behind the slide lock lever. I looked on the inside of the slide and there are no signs of excessive wear or anything that might be catching.

If you look at the corner in the foreground in this pic you will notice that it is really rounded compared to the others. This is due to the fact that it is peeling upward.

Propellerhead your corners or ends look fine nothing like mine.

GrovenSpringer · 09-19-2007, 10:24 PM

I believe that is the "new style" locking block because it has the rounded corners. The old ones did not have the rounded corners if I'm not mistaken. I think you got a lemon or something. It happens no matter what the reputation the gun manufacturer. I'm sure SA will stand behind thier product. Send it back and have the pros. figure it out.

Figgy1682 · 09-19-2007, 11:16 PM

i personally think its the +p and the +p+ ammo your shooting. are you using it this ammo that much or every so often?

cajunautoxer · 09-20-2007, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GrovenSpringer

I believe that is the "new style" locking block because it has the rounded corners. The old ones did not have the rounded corners if I'm not mistaken. I think you got a lemon or something. It happens no matter what the reputation the gun manufacturer. I'm sure SA will stand behind thier product. Send it back and have the pros. figure it out.

The new block has the half circles cut into them is on the top of the block. Plus the left side of the gun is ALOT worse than the right. The right side is just starting to become rounded. Unfortunatly I don't have a macro lense to show a better angle. I'll try when I get home tonight to get better pics to send to SA

This corners I am talking about are on the lip the slide rides along to keep the base and the slide together.

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Originally Posted by Figgy1682

i personally think its the +p and the +p+ ammo your shooting. are you using it this ammo that much or every so often?

I've shot less than 200 rnds of +p and +p+ ammo in this gun.

09-19-2007, 05:34 PM	#1
cajunautoxer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seabrook Posts: 246	I just found two issues with my XD9sc Okay guys I just cleaned my XD9. While I was applying some grease I noticed the lip on the locking block where the slide runs was bent up. Upon further inspection I noticed this. All four sides on the locking block are starting to curl up. I don't know if you can tell in the pic but the shiny part in the picture is where the metal is starting to curl. On the lip right behind the slide stop lever also have damage. I also noticed that the tip of the firearm was discolored. I almost looks like a thin layer of superglue was applied. In the pic it doesn't look that noticeable but I had already wiped down the gun before I took the pic. I have not cleaned my XD the last two times I have gone to the range. I didn't even wipe down the gunpowder off the outside. I have a feeling this is why I have the discoloation. So has anyone had a similar problem with their XD? What could have caused this? So I guess I need to email SA about this. Last edited by cajunautoxer; 09-19-2007 at 05:37 PM.

09-19-2007, 05:42 PM	#2
GerryM XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ft Collins, Co Posts: 352	Slides just checked my 3 XDs and do not see anything like that at all.. Agree, call or email SA __________________ Gerry IDPA A12090 *"To disarm the people [is] the best and most effectual way to enslave them."* George Mason, U.S. Second Amendment Primer Colorado is the only U.S. state that lies entirely above 1,000 meters (3,281 ft) elevation.

09-19-2007, 06:17 PM	#4
Figgy1682 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 340	i got to questions. first is it the new style locking block. second what type of ammo are you shooting through the sc. __________________ Figgy

09-19-2007, 06:31 PM	#6
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,517	I'm not sure what you're describing but I made a thread on here with lots of pics of my XD9 after 10,000 rounds. You're welcome to check out those pics and see if mine is doing it too. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

09-19-2007, 10:24 PM	#8
GrovenSpringer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 171	I believe that is the "new style" locking block because it has the rounded corners. The old ones did not have the rounded corners if I'm not mistaken. I think you got a lemon or something. It happens no matter what the reputation the gun manufacturer. I'm sure SA will stand behind thier product. Send it back and have the pros. figure it out. __________________ You really should take me seriously, I have eleven reasons why you should! Ron Paul for president!

09-19-2007, 05:48 PM	#3
cajunautoxer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seabrook Posts: 246	Ya my XD40 had about 1k rounds and didn't have any signs of this happening. I have put about 500 rnds down the pipe. The previous owner said he fired 50.

09-19-2007, 11:16 PM	#9
Figgy1682 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 340	i personally think its the +p and the +p+ ammo your shooting. are you using it this ammo that much or every so often? __________________ Figgy

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