Last word on Slide Slamming forward? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

mongoose33 · 06-13-2008, 05:52 PM

In another thread, I wrote about the XD manual, and how it indicates that one should "ease the slide forward" when the slide isn't loading a round.

Before I found that, I'd sent an email to Springfield Armory asking about this very question.

The reply I received from Dawn Oleson, who is the Range Program Coordinator as well as part of the Dealer Assistance and Response Team, was directly on point (and echoing what we've mostly read here):

"That is not really a good habit to get into, and it probably wouldn't hurt anything unless you do it a lot."

Thank you, Dawn, for the quick reply. I'll be easing my slides forward from now on (not that I ever just let 'er go, because I didn't).

M.

bdraughon · 06-13-2008, 05:55 PM

thanks for the updated, there was just a long thread about it.

it was never a habit of mine but nonetheless, good for beginners on here to read.

JeffWard · 06-13-2008, 08:15 PM

Your XD is a single action pistol. It is NOT reccomended to drop the slide on an empty chamber. Especially post-trigger-job.

Juhosaphat · 06-13-2008, 08:54 PM

Time to change my habits!

Thanks for the info

arizona98tj · 06-13-2008, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffWard

Your XD is a single action pistol. It is NOT reccomended to drop the slide on an empty chamber. Especially post-trigger-job.

Can you explain why having a chambered round makes a difference to the slide?

So far, all I've read is that it is not a good idea to drop the side....yes, even the XD rep stated that. But he never hinted as to why.....reading his comment makes me believe it is his opinion more than it is a statement of fact with an underlying reason. Can you shed some light on it?

BanditSRT8 · 06-13-2008, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arizona98tj

Can you explain why having a chambered round makes a difference to the slide?

So far, all I've read is that it is not a good idea to drop the side....yes, even the XD rep stated that. But he never hinted as to why.....reading his comment makes me believe it is his opinion more than it is a statement of fact with an underlying reason. Can you shed some light on it?

Because the slide will lose some momentum as it strips the round off the top of the mag and inserts it into the chamber. This is the normal function of the gun as it is firing, so no damage could occur from it.

Why anyone would tell you that dropping the slide and chambering a round by doing so would hurt the gun, I cannot fathom... that is how the gun operates under normal usage in firing.

JBHorne · 06-13-2008, 11:38 PM

I'm confused: Why would you let the slide slam forward on an empty chamber in the first place? Doesn't it just make sense to be easier on the gun when you don't need the force on a round?

Maybe it's just me...but I take it easy on my guns when I can.

rickett · 06-14-2008, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBHorne

I'm confused: Why would you let the slide slam forward on an empty chamber in the first place? Doesn't it just make sense to be easier on the gun when you don't need the force on a round?

Maybe it's just me...but I take it easy on my guns when I can.

+1

mongoose33 · 06-14-2008, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arizona98tj

Can you explain why having a chambered round makes a difference to the slide?

So far, all I've read is that it is not a good idea to drop the side....yes, even the XD rep stated that. But he never hinted as to why.....reading his comment makes me believe it is his opinion more than it is a statement of fact with an underlying reason. Can you shed some light on it?

Well, it's not chambered until the slide moves the round forward, stripping the round from the magazine and seating the round in the chamber.

You don't want to drop the slide an an *already chambered* round because the extractor has to snap around it, which could lead to wear or breakage of the extractor.

The proper way to load a round is to strip one from the magazine as the slide moves forward.

M.

rgeliske · 06-14-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arizona98tj

Can you explain why having a chambered round makes a difference to the slide?

So far, all I've read is that it is not a good idea to drop the side....yes, even the XD rep stated that. But he never hinted as to why.....reading his comment makes me believe it is his opinion more than it is a statement of fact with an underlying reason. Can you shed some light on it?

The only time this would happen is when someone intends to have the gun unloaded at rest, they often just push the slide stop and the slide slams on an empty chamber. The supposed main reason this is not a good idea is that it can cause additional wear on the Striker Retainer Pin. It may be felt that without being slowed by stripping a round from the mag and friction with the bullet and chamber that this is excessive force. Regardless this advice has been circulating for a long time and honestly it is uneccessary to slam the slide anyway so I just easy it forward on an empty chamber.

06-13-2008, 05:52 PM	#1
mongoose33 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 878	Last word on Slide Slamming forward? In another thread, I wrote about the XD manual, and how it indicates that one should "ease the slide forward" when the slide isn't loading a round. Before I found that, I'd sent an email to Springfield Armory asking about this very question. The reply I received from Dawn Oleson, who is the Range Program Coordinator as well as part of the Dealer Assistance and Response Team, was directly on point (and echoing what we've mostly read here): "That is not really a good habit to get into, and it probably wouldn't hurt anything unless you do it a lot." Thank you, Dawn, for the quick reply. I'll be easing my slides forward from now on (not that I ever just let 'er go, because I didn't). M. __________________ . Occam's Razor: If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's a duck.

06-13-2008, 05:55 PM	#2
bdraughon XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 548	thanks for the updated, there was just a long thread about it. it was never a habit of mine but nonetheless, good for beginners on here to read. __________________ bdraughon US Paratrooper XD45C Dark Earth/Black XD9SC Bi-Tone "Its fun to shoot stuff!" - Old man from the "Box O Truth" Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran & Patriot Guard Rider #118224

06-13-2008, 08:15 PM	#3
JeffWard XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 120	Your XD is a single action pistol. It is NOT reccomended to drop the slide on an empty chamber. Especially post-trigger-job. __________________ JeffWard Kel-Tec P-3AT HC, Beltclip (Hot Carry) SA XD9SC w/ ClipDraw (Summer Carry) SA XD45 w/ SA Custom Shop 3.5# Trigger, Short Reset, Overtravel Stop, Trijicons (Nightstand/Winter Carry) Browning Buck Mark w/ Tac Sol 7.25", 4 MOA Red Dot Rem 870 12 Guage, 18.5" Cyl w/ Scattergun Tech 2-shot Mag Ext Ruger M77 .308 w/ Tasco 4-9X40 Variable

06-13-2008, 08:54 PM	#4
Juhosaphat XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 50	Time to change my habits! Thanks for the info __________________ What doesn't kill you, will only make you stronger. Learn from your mistakes and you shall prevail equally. Glenfield Mod 60 Marlin 1895XLR Remington 870 Express Magnum Saiga 20 Stoeger Uplander Winchester 77 SA XD9 Service

06-13-2008, 11:38 PM	#7
JBHorne XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,195	I'm confused: Why would you let the slide slam forward on an empty chamber in the first place? Doesn't it just make sense to be easier on the gun when you don't need the force on a round? Maybe it's just me...but I take it easy on my guns when I can. __________________ I WOULD RATHER BE JUDGED BY 12 THAN CARRIED BY 6

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