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11-02-2009, 10:11 PM
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Conversion barrel pros & cons
I just picked up an XD-40 service. I'm looking for some opinions on a conversion barrel to 9mm. Is it as simple as a barrel swap? Can I use the OEM 40 guide rod & spring with the 9mm barrel? If not, what is a recommended guide rod and spring for basic target practice? Is there one particular brand of conversion barrel recommended? Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated.
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11-02-2009, 10:23 PM
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Most are drop in, if there is some fitting it will be very simple and you can call and have them talk you through it. You can keep the guide rod and spring some recommend that you get 9mm mags but I use my .40 mags in my 9mm with not problems.
Check out the vendors that sponsor XD talk they carry barrels.
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11-02-2009, 10:40 PM
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like my firedragon XDM 9mm conv.
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"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walk." -- Thomas Jefferson, Foley, ed., Encyclopedia of Thomas Jefferson, p. 318. |
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11-03-2009, 12:28 AM
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for half the price of conversion kit, why dont you just buy a 9mm for additional ha;f price. You have two gun and no need to worry if one something happen. Atleast you have back-up.
Its impractical to buy just the conversion barrel than the whole gun. Any way its your money, im just giving some points. Not to waste money. hehehe |
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11-03-2009, 10:08 PM
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11-05-2009, 12:36 AM
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don't really trust the conversion kit... just save up for another gun...
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