XD Talk

bham shooter · 09-10-2007, 10:43 AM

I remember reading a few months back about some members filling the hold in the back of the grip of the XD with JB Weld. I just bought some of this to fix a light that I hung in my kitchen that had a small problem. The directions were very simple on mixing the two ingredients together and clamping until cured. It worked perfectly on the light last weekend. So I have about 95% of it left, with nothing to use it on. And my idle mind starts thinking back and remembers a thread on it. For those that have done it, do you just mix it like it says on the instructions then fill the gap, or do you squeeze equal amounts down into the hole and then mix it together? What is the method you have used and how did it turn out? Also, since I did a grip chop, I don't need to fill as large a hole. Just looking to seal off the one I have left.

DanTheEldest · 09-10-2007, 10:56 AM

I've never used it on a firearm so I can't help with that, but just in general, mix the two parts somewhere separate from what you're using them on (paper plate, etc). This way you ensure even mixing and that you got the proportions right. Post pics of the project when you're done.

SLCDave · 09-10-2007, 10:59 AM

Maybe I'm missing something, but why bother filling the void? It doesn't affect anything by being there.

bham shooter · 09-10-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DanTheEldest

I've never used it on a firearm so I can't help with that, but just in general, mix the two parts somewhere separate from what you're using them on (paper plate, etc). This way you ensure even mixing and that you got the proportions right. Post pics of the project when you're done.

Oh I'll definitely be posting before, during, and after pics.

I did the mixing on a paper plate last weekend, but I was just re-attaching a curved piece of decorative metal to a light that had popped off in shipping. I only needed a very small bit of it, so I wasn't sure if needing a larger quantity would be any different. Just seemed like it would be harder to get it into the hole once mixed on a paper plate without a lot of effort. Thought it might be easier to squirt equal amounts in there and then stir like crazy with a toothpick until the mixture looked consistent.

DanTheEldest · 09-10-2007, 11:07 AM

If you're concerned about getting the mix into the gap, you could always pick up a hobby syringe. Mix what you need where you can see it, then just scoop it into the syringe and shoot it. I've done some stuff with epoxy and this usually works well.

bham shooter · 09-10-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DanTheEldest

If you're concerned about getting the mix into the gap, you could always pick up a hobby syringe. Mix what you need where you can see it, then just scoop it into the syringe and shoot it. I've done some stuff with epoxy and this usually works well.

Good idea there. I'm thinking maybe put it in a sandwich bag and snip off the corner like you would do with cake icing. Or see what types of other things I have down in my toolbox in the basement.

rogerxd45 · 09-10-2007, 11:38 AM

DO NOT mix it inside of the gun if you dont get all of it mixed (odds are you wouldnt be able to get the corners and that part would stay soft while the other part is hard. also its very messy stuff so tapeing off some of the other parts on the gun might not be a bad idea (if you drop some in the mag hole by mistake you will have big problem thats a PITA to fix.
good luck

gaowlpoop · 09-10-2007, 05:37 PM

JBWeld is wonderful stuff. I have used it for about 20 years. I use it to fix everything. One of my most innovative uses was the rear view mirror of my truck. I had bought several of those stupid mirror re-stick it kits to put the mirror back on the windshield. After about a year, the mirror would fall back off. One day I decided to JBWeld it -- that was years ago and the mirror is still their.

speedracer211 · 09-10-2007, 06:01 PM

I prefer plastic epoxy.

Myk9noseknows · 09-12-2007, 12:59 AM

I have used JB Weld on my Beretta CX4 project. Mix it togethre in a small paper cup, (it should get a little warm). Then either use the syringe, or use a toothpic/matchstick to pour it into your gap. The stuff hardens pretty quick. Then if you happen to overfill, it is easily sanded off with some light grit sandpaper. Stuff is solid as a rock after completed and can be colored with the popular polymer color products on the market.