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Poolside · 04-20-2008, 01:30 PM

I just returned from taking my brand new XD-9 for it's first practice. I am really disappointed, because it jammed several times loading cartridges, and ejecting spent cartridges both. Also, only twice did the slide lock back after the last cartridge was ejected. I tried 3 different brands of ammo, and that made not difference. Totally I shot about 50 rounds.
I had heard about how good this pistol, but now I'm a little skeptical.
Is this gun defective, or is it normal for a new gun?
I am going to call Springfield Armory on Monday, and/or take it back to the gun shop I purchased it from last week.
Can someone who's had more experience with the XD enlighten me as to what's going on with my gun?

ForTehNguyen · 04-20-2008, 01:35 PM

what kinda ammo were you using. Used to use Monarch but had spotty performance, shot 400 rounds of WWB or UMC and no problems

plastikxd9 · 04-20-2008, 01:37 PM

spotty ammo may do that (though i've never had that problem), and limp wristed shooting could do that.

Poolside · 04-20-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForTehNguyen

what kinda ammo were you using. Used to use Monarch but had spotty performance, shot 400 rounds of WWB or UMC and no problems

I had a jam of one kind or another with..

Fiocchi 115 gr
Magtech 115 gr
Federal Prem/Hydra-Shok 124gr

Poolside · 04-20-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastikxd9

spotty ammo may do that (though i've never had that problem), and limp wristed shooting could do that.

Okay, I'm a newbie with the semi-auto, so help me out here. Explain the "limp wristed shooting" comment for me. I thought I was firm with the grip. I shot a Glock 17 a couple of weeks ago, and I didn't have one problem shooting a box of one of the ammos I shot today. Does it have to do with the XD's grip safety device being depressed, or possibly not depressed enough?

xdfan80 · 04-20-2008, 02:13 PM

Also, how are you holding the gun? If the slide isnt locking back after the last round, you might have your thumb on the slide release. A lot of people do that without realizing it. Its easy to do.

forum · 04-20-2008, 02:13 PM

I've shot about 1300 rounds through my xd9sc and not once had a single issue with assorted ammo. I would think something is wrong with it.

Reno82 · 04-20-2008, 02:14 PM

For XD's the smallest amout of movement upward during or right after the bang causes the casing to be caught(stove pipe). In most cases... 99% of the time its a limp wrist. To fix the problem you must in my opinion apply more force or pressure from the none trigger hand to the grip. Creating more pressure to the none trigger hand which pushs into the trigger hand. This applied pressure forces the wrist to stay down and not go up or to do a muzzle flip. Also the non trigger hand keeps the muzzle down for second quick shots. Some people call it the push pull method. Pulling the non trigger hand (60-80% pressure) into the pushing trigger hand (40-20% pressure). Good luck... Oh by the way when I first got my XD I had the same problem put after practicing 300-700 rounds I got it to go away using the push pull method. I forgot to say it also keeps my trigger finger from moving so much... I stop shooting low and to the left. Again practice practice practice.

Poolside · 04-20-2008, 02:28 PM

I just went and held the gun as I feel comfortable, and while unlikely that I was interfearing with the slide release, I can't be sure what I was doing at the range.
I think I had better go back to the range, and try again. This time paying more attention to the details of my grip.
The push-pull technique sounds like it's worth a try too.
I like this gun, and I don't want to deal with getting it fixed, exchanged, or replaced.

tdyoung58 · 04-20-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poolside

I just returned from taking my brand new XD-9 for it's first practice. I am really disappointed, because it jammed several times loading cartridges, and ejecting spent cartridges both. Also, only twice did the slide lock back after the last cartridge was ejected. I tried 3 different brands of ammo, and that made not difference. Totally I shot about 50 rounds.
I had heard about how good this pistol, but now I'm a little skeptical.
Is this gun defective, or is it normal for a new gun?
I am going to call Springfield Armory on Monday, and/or take it back to the gun shop I purchased it from last week.
Can someone who's had more experience with the XD enlighten me as to what's going on with my gun?

Never had a failure with mine.

1. visually check the ramp to make sure there are no burrs it could be hanging up on. If you see any contact your gunshop or SA

2. let someone else shoot a magazine through it to see it it is just you.

3. take it to the gunshop you bought it at and have them check it.

4. contact SA, if it's a problem with the gun they will make it right,

Don't give up on your XD, it's the finest shooting gun you will ever own

04-20-2008, 01:30 PM	#1
Poolside XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 19	Brand new XD-9 jams! I just returned from taking my brand new XD-9 for it's first practice. I am really disappointed, because it jammed several times loading cartridges, and ejecting spent cartridges both. Also, only twice did the slide lock back after the last cartridge was ejected. I tried 3 different brands of ammo, and that made not difference. Totally I shot about 50 rounds. I had heard about how good this pistol, but now I'm a little skeptical. Is this gun defective, or is it normal for a new gun? I am going to call Springfield Armory on Monday, and/or take it back to the gun shop I purchased it from last week. Can someone who's had more experience with the XD enlighten me as to what's going on with my gun?

04-20-2008, 01:35 PM	#2
ForTehNguyen XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,322	what kinda ammo were you using. Used to use Monarch but had spotty performance, shot 400 rounds of WWB or UMC and no problems __________________ XD9 Service Black XD9 Subcompact x 2 Kimber Tactical Custom II AR15 16" Midlength Lancaster AK47 Remington 870 12ga Express

04-20-2008, 02:13 PM	#6
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,812	Also, how are you holding the gun? If the slide isnt locking back after the last round, you might have your thumb on the slide release. A lot of people do that without realizing it. Its easy to do. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

04-20-2008, 02:14 PM	#8
Reno82 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,236	For XD's the smallest amout of movement upward during or right after the bang causes the casing to be caught(stove pipe). In most cases... 99% of the time its a limp wrist. To fix the problem you must in my opinion apply more force or pressure from the none trigger hand to the grip. Creating more pressure to the none trigger hand which pushs into the trigger hand. This applied pressure forces the wrist to stay down and not go up or to do a muzzle flip. Also the non trigger hand keeps the muzzle down for second quick shots. Some people call it the push pull method. Pulling the non trigger hand (60-80% pressure) into the pushing trigger hand (40-20% pressure). Good luck... Oh by the way when I first got my XD I had the same problem put after practicing 300-700 rounds I got it to go away using the push pull method. I forgot to say it also keeps my trigger finger from moving so much... I stop shooting low and to the left. Again practice practice practice. __________________ XD-45acp Service (Match Gun I changed it to a compact for CCW... did a grip chop on it) Ruger Mark III 22/45 Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm Walther G22 (FUN GUN) XD-45acp Tactical (Match Gun II; upgraded the bbl from PistolGear) XD-9 Sub-Compact (Home Defense and CCW) DPMS AR-15: 9mm (1/17/08...) RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56---did a lower bulid 6/3/08 and bought completed upper 2/21/08 S&W 642 38 special w/ CT grips (HD& CCW) Upper ALEX ARMS 19.5" 6.5 GRENDEL-order 9/9/08 Last edited by Reno82; 04-20-2008 at 02:22 PM.

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04-20-2008, 01:37 PM	#3
plastikxd9 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 118	spotty ammo may do that (though i've never had that problem), and limp wristed shooting could do that.

04-20-2008, 02:13 PM	#7
forum XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 102	I've shot about 1300 rounds through my xd9sc and not once had a single issue with assorted ammo. I would think something is wrong with it.

04-20-2008, 02:28 PM	#9
Poolside XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 19	I just went and held the gun as I feel comfortable, and while unlikely that I was interfearing with the slide release, I can't be sure what I was doing at the range. I think I had better go back to the range, and try again. This time paying more attention to the details of my grip. The push-pull technique sounds like it's worth a try too. I like this gun, and I don't want to deal with getting it fixed, exchanged, or replaced.