Hmm...detail disassembly and cleaning? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

arshooterxd · 09-28-2007, 06:58 PM

I have 2 XD-9s, a Service and Sub.

They service has about 2,000-3,000 rounds through it and the Sub, probably 1,500-2,500 rounds.

I field strip and clean after each trip to the range. But I've never completely disassembled them. From the outside, they seem clean.

Is this truly necessary to do? If so, how often? I looked at AJames's site with pictures and instructions and there is no way I'd attempt it. I know myself and I know what would happen. I'd have a pile of parts that I couldn't get back together and I'd curse myself for ever having tried to do it.

fyrfytrcwd · 09-28-2007, 10:01 PM

IMHO, you gotta learn sometime. Remember, there's always us, and a Gunsmith that can help you out if you get stuck. Look at this as a great opportunity to learn about your weapon. It's really not as hard as it looks, promise!!! Not nearly as hard as replacing the sights!!!

Tempest · 09-28-2007, 10:50 PM

No NEED for a detail strip as long as you use good cleaners and good oil. I recommend Weapon Shield CLP.

dtek · 09-28-2007, 10:54 PM

I watched this once, very helpful.

http://gunvideo.com/index.php?catego...762&return=%3f

arshooterxd · 09-29-2007, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtek

I watched this once, very helpful.

http://gunvideo.com/index.php?category_id=314&tpl=pgroup_descrip&pid=6 762&return=%3f

I have that video. Still seems out of my league.

But the crux of my question is: Does it NEED to be done, and if so, how often?

I hope Tempest is right!

09-28-2007, 06:58 PM	#1
arshooterxd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 105	Hmm...detail disassembly and cleaning? I have 2 XD-9s, a Service and Sub. They service has about 2,000-3,000 rounds through it and the Sub, probably 1,500-2,500 rounds. I field strip and clean after each trip to the range. But I've never completely disassembled them. From the outside, they seem clean. Is this truly necessary to do? If so, how often? I looked at AJames's site with pictures and instructions and there is no way I'd attempt it. I know myself and I know what would happen. I'd have a pile of parts that I couldn't get back together and I'd curse myself for ever having tried to do it.

09-28-2007, 10:01 PM	#2
fyrfytrcwd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunny Florida. Posts: 233	IMHO, you gotta learn sometime. Remember, there's always us, and a Gunsmith that can help you out if you get stuck. Look at this as a great opportunity to learn about your weapon. It's really not as hard as it looks, promise!!! Not nearly as hard as replacing the sights!!! __________________ XD45c, XD9sc, The Entire Kahr Collection (except .45...), Many 1911's, A Few Glocks, Kel-Tecs, A Few Black Rifles and assorted other toys... "Leave the gun... Take the Cannoli..."

09-28-2007, 10:50 PM	#3
Tempest XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 642	No NEED for a detail strip as long as you use good cleaners and good oil. I recommend Weapon Shield CLP. __________________ Tempest

09-28-2007, 10:54 PM	#4
dtek XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 411	I watched this once, very helpful. http://gunvideo.com/index.php?catego...762&return=%3f __________________ Dave "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

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