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Carloz · 11-04-2007, 06:05 PM

Hi,

I am relatively new to the forum. I have an XD tactical .40 cal. I recently purchased extra magazines and the new magazines are different then the old ones. The old magazines have several witness holes (9 to be exact) the new ones only have three. When did they change and whats the difference with them.

**Cannibul** · 11-04-2007, 09:21 PM

Just picked up three high cap 40 mags and they have a full range of holes.

**jgrauman** · 11-04-2007, 10:27 PM

my "high cap" mags have 9 witness holes for 12 rounds. my SC mags have 3 witness holes for 9 rounds.

mcb · 11-05-2007, 04:40 AM

Actually I believe your "new" magazine are actually the older style if the XD-40 hi-cap magazines. The 3-hole 12rd 40 magazine are actually a version that pre-dates the 9-hole versions. What most likely happened is who every you bought them from had some old stock on hand. My first XD-40 Service came with three of the 3-hole magazine. My XD-40 Tactical and all the later magazine I have purchase have been the 9-hole versions. They both work equally well, although I really miss the hole for 10th round on the 3-hole version when loading magazine for competition in L-10 division.

mcb

Carloz · 11-05-2007, 05:12 PM

Yes, I miss that tenth hole!!!! I may have to sell/trade to someone who may want them.

**yocan** · 11-05-2007, 05:26 PM

No offense intended... but who would want them comparatively speaking?

Carloz · 11-05-2007, 09:32 PM

True!

mcb · 11-06-2007, 07:00 AM

I'd take them if they are cheap enough. They work just as well, just don't have all the witness holes in the back. If you really want the extra holes I'm sure a drill press and a few minutes and that would fix that.

muncie21 · 11-06-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yocan

No offense intended... but who would want them comparatively speaking?

To purchase, yes (if priced well)
To trade, prolly not.

The Knight Of Light · 11-06-2007, 07:20 PM

When loading mags for competition you should never use the witness holes. It can cause trouble. Magazines will invariably change shape over their lifespans and they will not always put the round in the same place. You might go one high or one low. That would be bad. Mine have been through several thousand rounds and the holes can no longer be trusted. I don't care because as long as they feed and lock the gun open when empty I am golden!

11-04-2007, 06:05 PM	#1
Carloz XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glenview, IL. Posts: 13	Questions on XD high cap .40 cal mags Hi, I am relatively new to the forum. I have an XD tactical .40 cal. I recently purchased extra magazines and the new magazines are different then the old ones. The old magazines have several witness holes (9 to be exact) the new ones only have three. When did they change and whats the difference with them.

11-04-2007, 10:27 PM	#3
jgrauman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 434	my "high cap" mags have 9 witness holes for 12 rounds. my SC mags have 3 witness holes for 9 rounds. __________________ You see, none of us choose our end really. A king may move a man, a father may claim a son. But remember that, even when those who move you be kings or men of power, your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God you cannot say, "but I was told by others to do thus," or that "virtue was not convenient at the time." This will not suffice. Remember that. Last edited by jgrauman : 11-05-2007 at 12:15 PM.

11-05-2007, 04:40 AM	#4
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,038	Actually I believe your "new" magazine are actually the older style if the XD-40 hi-cap magazines. The 3-hole 12rd 40 magazine are actually a version that pre-dates the 9-hole versions. What most likely happened is who every you bought them from had some old stock on hand. My first XD-40 Service came with three of the 3-hole magazine. My XD-40 Tactical and all the later magazine I have purchase have been the 9-hole versions. They both work equally well, although I really miss the hole for 10th round on the 3-hole version when loading magazine for competition in L-10 division. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

11-05-2007, 05:26 PM	#6
yocan XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,954	No offense intended... but who would want them comparatively speaking? __________________ The three requirements for a school shooting. 1 know the floorplan. 2 Know the threats inside the location and response time/entry time for the police 3. Royally screwed up intelligent analytic mind. We need more laws to protect these three rights. Ban guns in schools, it obviously works.

11-06-2007, 07:00 AM	#8
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,038	I'd take them if they are cheap enough. They work just as well, just don't have all the witness holes in the back. If you really want the extra holes I'm sure a drill press and a few minutes and that would fix that. __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

11-05-2007, 05:12 PM	#5
Carloz XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glenview, IL. Posts: 13	Yes, I miss that tenth hole!!!! I may have to sell/trade to someone who may want them.

11-05-2007, 09:32 PM	#7
Carloz XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glenview, IL. Posts: 13	True!

11-06-2007, 07:20 PM	#10
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,700 Blog Entries: 12	When loading mags for competition you should never use the witness holes. It can cause trouble. Magazines will invariably change shape over their lifespans and they will not always put the round in the same place. You might go one high or one low. That would be bad. Mine have been through several thousand rounds and the holes can no longer be trusted. I don't care because as long as they feed and lock the gun open when empty I am golden! __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

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