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Plinkomatic · 07-12-2006, 11:21 PM

Took out the XD40 Tactical with newly installed DGR with 22# spring out today for first time.
I cannot strongly enough suggest that anyone with an XD40 5" get this set up.
Comfort, double taps, case throw... 165 & 180 grain... everything was better, and groups were the best I've ever gotten- by a margin.
If you've been thinking about it, just do it. Do it now.
http://www.pistolgear.com/products.php?id=8
Got mine just a few days after ordering.
Most significant mod of all, a must have. My XD is fun to shoot again.
10 of 10, two thumbs up, etc.

**Loves2Shoot** · 07-12-2006, 11:40 PM

I got a package of goodies from Don today, I look forward to running them through the pace. The fit and finish is premium..

SilverFox · 07-18-2006, 08:52 PM

Will someone please explain to me why switching from one steel rod to another is going to help the accuracy on my .40 tactical ?
The spring doean't know the difference and adding an extra ounce to a 5" gun doesn't seem to me to make any difference.

So help me understand....please.

Plinkomatic · 07-19-2006, 12:22 AM

The spring I believe made an enormous difference.
Not sure about the rod other than weight.
What I do know is my XD shoots better than it ever has before.
Granted, my original spring was appx. 4000 rounds old, so it was probably time to change it up anyway.

okey0 · 07-19-2006, 12:12 PM

what's the difference between the 22# and 24#. I see the 22# is more popular, but why?

**agalindo** · 07-19-2006, 01:02 PM

This is what if have read from people who shoot competion.
Going to a heavier recoil spring makes the recoil seem lighter. What it does is turn the recoil into more of a push than a snap.
Lighter springs will give you a snapier recoil and faster followup shots because the forward motion of the slide closing is less so you get on target with less of a hard push downward past the target. The slide cycles faster too.
Someone posted an explanation on spring wieght and advanages a while back.

This has good into too.
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/inde...ST&f=42&t=5005

07-12-2006, 11:21 PM	#1
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,321	Don's Guide Rod & Spring: Why did I wait? Took out the XD40 Tactical with newly installed DGR with 22# spring out today for first time. I cannot strongly enough suggest that anyone with an XD40 5" get this set up. Comfort, double taps, case throw... 165 & 180 grain... everything was better, and groups were the best I've ever gotten- by a margin. If you've been thinking about it, just do it. Do it now. http://www.pistolgear.com/products.php?id=8 Got mine just a few days after ordering. Most significant mod of all, a must have. My XD is fun to shoot again. 10 of 10, two thumbs up, etc.

07-12-2006, 11:40 PM	#2
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,920	I got a package of goodies from Don today, I look forward to running them through the pace. The fit and finish is premium.. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

07-18-2006, 08:52 PM	#3
SilverFox XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colone, NJ Posts: 6	Will someone please explain to me why switching from one steel rod to another is going to help the accuracy on my .40 tactical ? The spring doean't know the difference and adding an extra ounce to a 5" gun doesn't seem to me to make any difference. So help me understand....please. __________________ *"You only go around once, so enjoy the view"*

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07-19-2006, 12:22 AM	#4
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,321	The spring I believe made an enormous difference. Not sure about the rod other than weight. What I do know is my XD shoots better than it ever has before. Granted, my original spring was appx. 4000 rounds old, so it was probably time to change it up anyway.

07-19-2006, 12:12 PM	#5
okey0 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 5	what's the difference between the 22# and 24#. I see the 22# is more popular, but why?