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John Holms · 07-03-2005, 09:42 PM

Hey guys can you please tell me if these is normal on a XD40

I send the guys at Springfield Armory an email with the same picture that I am posting and explaining to then basically what you see on the picture, I don’t know if I should be concerned about it or not, but it does not seem to affect me in any way when ever I fire the gun, exept for the fact that it does not seem to be right.

These is what they I got back from Springfield on a Email

Dear John,
Thank you for contacting Springfield regarding your concern. The gap you have explained is completely normal, all XD’s have it. The barrels are fully supported so this will not cause you any problems. If you find that you are having malfunctions then I would recommend sending it in to us. I hope I was of some assistance and feel free to contact me back if you have any further questions or concerns. Have a great day.

Best regards,

Megan Klavon

Springfield Armory Repair Dept.

420 W Main St

Geneseo, IL 61254

800.680.6866

reesegr · 07-03-2005, 09:58 PM

hmmmm....My XD.40 does have a gap in the same place, however on mine it looks normal. On yours...it looks more exagerated then on mine. Is there a gap on the top as well? The top of my chamber looks tight.

In your picture it looks like that gap is present on right side as well as on the top of your XD. Post a picture of the top side.

John Holms · 07-03-2005, 10:02 PM

the same Gap is present on the top aswell

reesegr · 07-03-2005, 10:36 PM

here's pics of mine

After looking at the picture of mine...I think ur fine bro!

jkswiss · 07-04-2005, 01:41 AM

Well, if you get a lemon, then count me in with you.
My XD looks exactly like yours. If fact, both my XD Service and SC look exactly like yours.

I think its normal and your being paranoid. I might be wrong though. However, my XD's are both as reliable as can be. My XDSC has never failed me in 250 rounds or so.

The only problem I have with my XD service is when I use a 22# spring when shooting 9mm through a conversion barrel. With 40sw it works perfectly.

Cuda · 07-04-2005, 05:07 AM

My 9 has a gap there too, but it's not near as big, it's maybe .020-.030 wide at most.

reesegr · 07-04-2005, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuda

My 9 has a gap there too, but it's not near as big, it's maybe .020-.030 wide at most.

Actually I said the same thing. Looking at his pic and then looking at my own XD...it does look as though his is larger. However..after I took pictures of my own...it also looks larger in the picture. So actually I think his XD is just fine!

RTM2031 · 07-04-2005, 04:39 PM

Just looked at my XD it has the same gap. I think this is normal nothing to worry about, as I have never experienced any problems yet.

punisher80 · 07-04-2005, 05:53 PM

mine also has the gap

kgpcr · 07-04-2005, 08:49 PM

looks a bit large but not out of line. i would shoot it and if it shoots ok then all is well

07-03-2005, 09:42 PM	#1
John Holms XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	Gap on the Chamber of my XD40 Hey guys can you please tell me if these is normal on a XD40 I send the guys at Springfield Armory an email with the same picture that I am posting and explaining to then basically what you see on the picture, I don’t know if I should be concerned about it or not, but it does not seem to affect me in any way when ever I fire the gun, exept for the fact that it does not seem to be right. These is what they I got back from Springfield on a Email Dear John, Thank you for contacting Springfield regarding your concern. The gap you have explained is completely normal, all XD’s have it. The barrels are fully supported so this will not cause you any problems. If you find that you are having malfunctions then I would recommend sending it in to us. I hope I was of some assistance and feel free to contact me back if you have any further questions or concerns. Have a great day. Best regards, Megan Klavon Springfield Armory Repair Dept. 420 W Main St Geneseo, IL 61254 800.680.6866

07-03-2005, 09:58 PM	#2
reesegr XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 71	hmmmm....My XD.40 does have a gap in the same place, however on mine it looks normal. On yours...it looks more exagerated then on mine. Is there a gap on the top as well? The top of my chamber looks tight. In your picture it looks like that gap is present on right side as well as on the top of your XD. Post a picture of the top side. __________________ XD .40 service - Black

07-03-2005, 10:36 PM	#4
reesegr XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 71	here's pics of mine After looking at the picture of mine...I think ur fine bro! __________________ XD .40 service - Black

07-04-2005, 05:07 AM	#6
Cuda XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Posts: 283	My 9 has a gap there too, but it's not near as big, it's maybe .020-.030 wide at most. __________________ XD9 Service "Black" CZ 75B/SA 9mm Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum 4" Blued CZ 82 Makarov Springfield 1911 SS GI Ruger MarkII Stainless Target 5 1/2" Bull Barrel Colt Mustang .380

07-04-2005, 05:53 PM	#9
punisher80 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 31	mine also has the gap __________________ \"SIC VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM\"

07-03-2005, 10:02 PM	#3
John Holms XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	the same Gap is present on the top aswell

07-04-2005, 01:41 AM	#5
jkswiss XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,085	Well, if you get a lemon, then count me in with you. My XD looks exactly like yours. If fact, both my XD Service and SC look exactly like yours. I think its normal and your being paranoid. I might be wrong though. However, my XD's are both as reliable as can be. My XDSC has never failed me in 250 rounds or so. The only problem I have with my XD service is when I use a 22# spring when shooting 9mm through a conversion barrel. With 40sw it works perfectly.

07-04-2005, 04:39 PM	#8
RTM2031 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 199	Just looked at my XD it has the same gap. I think this is normal nothing to worry about, as I have never experienced any problems yet.

07-04-2005, 08:49 PM	#10
kgpcr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 267	looks a bit large but not out of line. i would shoot it and if it shoots ok then all is well __________________ XD9 service XD40 tactical XD40 service XD45 Service Colt Anaconda Colt King Cobra OLY AR-15 SigPro 2340 Springfield Armory 1911 double stack Taurus .357 Snubie Smith and Wesson M&P .40

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