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**AZcreeker** · 05-24-2008, 08:21 PM

Noticed this when I was cleaning my XD-9 Sub. Bought it new in April and shot about 100 rounds of standard factory ammo. I do not know if it is a crack or just a flaw. I sent this picture off to Springfield customer service but have not heard back. Any advice would be welcome. Is it safe to shoot?

D-FENS · 05-24-2008, 08:35 PM

I know that's a really tight space, but could you run something thin over that to feel it out. Based on your picture it appears to run from the face through to the bottom of the slide. The fact that it doesn't run parrellel to the normal marks makes it suspect. I don't suppose you could run a crayon over it then wipe it clean to see how much remains in the "crack".

**AZcreeker** · 05-24-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-FENS

I know that's a really tight space, but could you run something thin over that to feel it out. Based on your picture it appears to run from the face through to the bottom of the slide. The fact that it doesn't run parrellel to the normal marks makes it suspect. I don't suppose you could run a crayon over it then wipe it clean to see how much remains in the "crack".

I have a dental explorer and ran it over the "crack". It did feel slightly different than the polishing marks but was not a definite catch. I will try the crayon and get back to you tomorrow.

Thanks for replying.

Tercel89 · 05-25-2008, 06:59 AM

Let us know what S.A. says if and when they get back with you .

**AZcreeker** · 05-25-2008, 07:16 AM

Here are the pictures before using a black crayon:

Close up:

After applying crayon:

Another view:

I will post what I hear from S.A.

rjss · 05-25-2008, 09:47 AM

To me, based on the pictures it looks like a deep scratch, not a crack. It looks too wide, whereas with most cracks it has the look of a single strand of hair laying on the metal. And often a crack will go all the way across the face of the metal piece, but that's not always true. But that's just my two cents. Either way I'm sure SA will help you straighten it out.

**AZcreeker** · 05-25-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjss

To me, based on the pictures it looks like a deep scratch, not a crack. It looks too wide, whereas with most cracks it has the look of a single strand of hair laying on the metal. And often a crack will go all the way across the face of the metal piece, but that's not always true. But that's just my two cents. Either way I'm sure SA will help you straighten it out.

Thanks for your help. I tend to agree with you the more I study it. I'll post what S.A. tells me.

ForTehNguyen · 05-25-2008, 10:16 AM

looks like a scratch to me

Wild Rice · 05-26-2008, 02:01 PM

I think it is a "normal" machining mark that occurred when that side of the breech face was flared at the bottom. The mark parallels the flare and I don't think the shallow mark will cause any problems. You dont want rough horizontal tooling marks near the midline (in line with the firing pin hole) as that could interfer with smooth chambering. That mark is well off to the side and nearly vertical, so it won't snag the rounded rim of the round. The flare prevents the case rim from catching on the edge of the slide and helps guide the round as it slides up the breech face as the round is chambered. My XD-9 SC has a similar flare. Mine does not have that mark, but if it did, I would not be concerned about it. I definitely would not try and file/polish the mark away, as you do not want to remove material there as it supports the casing during firing. My opinion is that you are good to go, but you can wait for Springfield to chime in if you want to be sure.

**AZcreeker** · 05-26-2008, 02:42 PM

Thanks, Wild Rice for replying. The gun shoots well and I have had no problems with it.

05-24-2008, 08:21 PM	#1
AZcreeker XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 21	XD-9 sub - help! Noticed this when I was cleaning my XD-9 Sub. Bought it new in April and shot about 100 rounds of standard factory ammo. I do not know if it is a crack or just a flaw. I sent this picture off to Springfield customer service but have not heard back. Any advice would be welcome. Is it safe to shoot? __________________ With guns we are....."Citizens" Without guns we are...."Subjects"

05-25-2008, 06:59 AM	#4
Tercel89 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tn Posts: 738	Let us know what S.A. says if and when they get back with you . __________________ Toyota Tacoma: The A-10 Warthog of trucks The A-10 Warthog : The Toyota Tacoma of planes The Westland Lynx : The Toyota Supra of helicopters

05-25-2008, 07:16 AM	#5
AZcreeker XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 21	Pics before and after crayon Here are the pictures before using a black crayon: Close up: After applying crayon: Another view: I will post what I hear from S.A. __________________ With guns we are....."Citizens" Without guns we are...."Subjects"

05-25-2008, 09:47 AM	#6
rjss XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southeast MI Posts: 66	To me, based on the pictures it looks like a deep scratch, not a crack. It looks too wide, whereas with most cracks it has the look of a single strand of hair laying on the metal. And often a crack will go all the way across the face of the metal piece, but that's not always true. But that's just my two cents. Either way I'm sure SA will help you straighten it out. __________________ Black XD-9 Tactical Remington 700 ADL .308 Remington 870 12 gauge Ruger 10/22 carbine

05-25-2008, 10:16 AM	#8
ForTehNguyen XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,021	looks like a scratch to me __________________ XD9 Service Black XD9 Subcompact Black w/ Heine NS AR15 16" Midlength Lancaster AK47 (incoming)

05-24-2008, 08:35 PM	#2
D-FENS XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 134	I know that's a really tight space, but could you run something thin over that to feel it out. Based on your picture it appears to run from the face through to the bottom of the slide. The fact that it doesn't run parrellel to the normal marks makes it suspect. I don't suppose you could run a crayon over it then wipe it clean to see how much remains in the "crack".

05-26-2008, 02:01 PM	#9
Wild Rice XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 188	I think it is a "normal" machining mark that occurred when that side of the breech face was flared at the bottom. The mark parallels the flare and I don't think the shallow mark will cause any problems. You dont want rough horizontal tooling marks near the midline (in line with the firing pin hole) as that could interfer with smooth chambering. That mark is well off to the side and nearly vertical, so it won't snag the rounded rim of the round. The flare prevents the case rim from catching on the edge of the slide and helps guide the round as it slides up the breech face as the round is chambered. My XD-9 SC has a similar flare. Mine does not have that mark, but if it did, I would not be concerned about it. I definitely would not try and file/polish the mark away, as you do not want to remove material there as it supports the casing during firing. My opinion is that you are good to go, but you can wait for Springfield to chime in if you want to be sure. Last edited by Wild Rice : 05-26-2008 at 02:05 PM.

05-26-2008, 02:42 PM	#10
AZcreeker XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 21	Thanks, Wild Rice for replying. The gun shoots well and I have had no problems with it. __________________ With guns we are....."Citizens" Without guns we are...."Subjects"

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