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bkj · 05-03-2008, 09:38 PM

I purchased a used XD9 subcompact last week. Today after about 50 rounds of 115gr WWB the guide rod came apart. The front half flew down rand.

Where can I get a new guide rod? Direct from Springfield? Would it be covered by the warranty?
Is this a common problem?

speedracer211 · 05-03-2008, 10:05 PM

loctite

tdyoung58 · 05-03-2008, 11:50 PM

Springfield should fix it, probably send you a new one with a phone call, might want you to send the old one in so they can check it to see why it failed

profesor · 05-04-2008, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdyoung58

Springfield should fix it, probably send you a new one with a phone call, might want you to send the old one in so they can check it to see why it failed

+1 for Springfield

Tx1911 · 05-04-2008, 08:49 AM

It is a problem. One of the main reasons I switched from the sub compact to the XD 45 compact. When I was having problems with the recoil/spring assembly with my XD40sc they told me to use the ol' loctite ( Just for everyones information this was my second XD40sc that did the same thing, the first one had the premature slide lock problem also ... which I don't want to get into, and if you do a search on the forums you will find it somewhere .... and no it wasn't my thumb ). And after thinking if they sent me a new one that after about another 500 - 700 rounds it will get loose again. And at the time it was my main carry weapon, I said no way. Went and got a XD45 compact, very happy with it.

p.s.
I am a very loyal to Springfield but I will not blow any BS and say the XD40sc dosen't have its problems. Their might be many peeps right now who haven't had one glitch, but if you do a search for premature slide lock or recoil assembly coming unloose you will find the threads to back up my statements. I went with the XD45c because it is everything the xd40sc and more, one of the best all around carry weapons I have owned. Good luck my friend.

Premature Slide Lock with the XD-40:Causes & Possible Cure

Premature slide lock

bkj · 05-04-2008, 06:17 PM

OK a little more on my guide rod trouble. Half the guide rod came out the front and half stayed in the gun. I can not get the slide bake far enough to remove it. Anyone have any experience with this? Suggestions?

charlie.45 · 05-04-2008, 07:32 PM

will whats left of the guide rod stick out of the front when you push the slide back?

bkj · 05-04-2008, 07:35 PM

Yes it is only 1/8 inch from locking

charlie.45 · 05-04-2008, 07:39 PM

find some vice grips if you have them..lock them on real tight then pull forward on the guide rod may reseat it enough to then pull the slide back all the way..sounds like the part that reasts against the barrel came out of place and is caught..or the spring is caught on part of the broken peice

bkj · 05-04-2008, 07:48 PM

I will give it a try after work tommorow

I’ll let you know
Thanks

05-03-2008, 09:38 PM	#1
bkj XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	XD9 Subcompact broken guide rod I purchased a used XD9 subcompact last week. Today after about 50 rounds of 115gr WWB the guide rod came apart. The front half flew down rand. Where can I get a new guide rod? Direct from Springfield? Would it be covered by the warranty? Is this a common problem?

05-03-2008, 10:05 PM	#2
speedracer211 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 2,538	loctite __________________ "You can't fix stupid" Great reloading site and tell them I sent you. www.glockpost.com

05-03-2008, 11:50 PM	#3
tdyoung58 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 319	Springfield should fix it, probably send you a new one with a phone call, might want you to send the old one in so they can check it to see why it failed __________________ ‘‘Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.’’ — Thomas Jefferson http://paguncarry.wordpress.com/

05-04-2008, 08:49 AM	#5
Tx1911 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 221	re: It is a problem. One of the main reasons I switched from the sub compact to the XD 45 compact. When I was having problems with the recoil/spring assembly with my XD40sc they told me to use the ol' loctite ( Just for everyones information this was my second XD40sc that did the same thing, the first one had the premature slide lock problem also ... which I don't want to get into, and if you do a search on the forums you will find it somewhere .... and no it wasn't my thumb ). And after thinking if they sent me a new one that after about another 500 - 700 rounds it will get loose again. And at the time it was my main carry weapon, I said no way. Went and got a XD45 compact, very happy with it. p.s. I am a very loyal to Springfield but I will not blow any BS and say the XD40sc dosen't have its problems. Their might be many peeps right now who haven't had one glitch, but if you do a search for premature slide lock or recoil assembly coming unloose you will find the threads to back up my statements. I went with the XD45c because it is everything the xd40sc and more, one of the best all around carry weapons I have owned. Good luck my friend. Premature Slide Lock with the XD-40:Causes & Possible Cure Premature slide lock __________________ Springfield Armory 1911-A1 TRP SS .45acp Springfield Armory XD 9 sub compact Glock 17 Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Last edited by Tx1911; 05-04-2008 at 08:56 AM.

05-04-2008, 06:17 PM	#6
bkj XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	More trouble OK a little more on my guide rod trouble. Half the guide rod came out the front and half stayed in the gun. I can not get the slide bake far enough to remove it. Anyone have any experience with this? Suggestions?

05-04-2008, 07:32 PM	#7
charlie.45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maumee,OH Posts: 1,252	will whats left of the guide rod stick out of the front when you push the slide back? __________________ Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Patrick Henry

05-04-2008, 07:35 PM	#8
bkj XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	Yes it is only 1/8 inch from locking

05-04-2008, 07:39 PM	#9
charlie.45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maumee,OH Posts: 1,252	find some vice grips if you have them..lock them on real tight then pull forward on the guide rod may reseat it enough to then pull the slide back all the way..sounds like the part that reasts against the barrel came out of place and is caught..or the spring is caught on part of the broken peice __________________ Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Patrick Henry

05-04-2008, 07:48 PM	#10
bkj XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	I will give it a try after work tommorow I’ll let you know Thanks

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