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aaronb@tampadsl.net · 10-20-2006, 02:10 PM

Hi All,

I have an XD40 and I recently purchased the 9mm conversion barrel from Firedragon and I have a question.

1. Can I use the same magazines that I normally use when using the 9mm barrel. I have two 40 and two 357 sig magazines that I use when shooting 40 cal?

If I can't what do I need to be able to use this barrel. I'm going to be trying it at the range tomorrow so if I don't find out here tonight I'll find out tomorrow.

Thanks!

**Old School** · 10-20-2006, 02:12 PM

We suggest you use 9mm mags to reduce the chance of issues, however you can use 40 mags if you want.

rupert · 10-20-2006, 02:21 PM

hey old school,

me and him asked almost the same question in less then an hr from each other

thanx for helpin us both out

BBunin · 10-20-2006, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rupert

hey old school,

me and him asked almost the same question in less then an hr from each other

thanx for helpin us both out

He and I.......

You wouldn't say "Me asked the same question."

Just being really picky tonight..

**XDAndMe** · 10-20-2006, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBunin

You wouldn't say "Me asked the same question."

He would:

TheXDkid · 10-20-2006, 09:35 PM

aaronb@tampadsl.net · 10-21-2006, 01:28 PM

I tried my 40 mags with the 9mm conversion barrel today and have to say that it's not pretty. I didn't have any 9mm mags but I'm going to try them next and hope for better results.

I had multiple failures of many interesting types using the 40 mags. I don't recommend this method. I'll post an update after trying this barrel with the 9mm mags.

Aaron

Rehabber · 10-23-2006, 09:45 AM

My experience has been that the .40's will feed in the 9mm mags but the 9's will not feed in the .40's. A bit of lip bending solved the problem. That should stop the feeding problem. Extraction was my biggest problem.

Timmy44221 · 10-23-2006, 11:30 AM

Im hopping to make .40 sc mags reliably feed 9mm. # extra rounds for CCW.....Assuming I can make it realiable, but that souldnt be hard.

10-20-2006, 02:10 PM	#1
aaronb@tampadsl.net XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12	EFK Firedragon 9MM Conversion Barrel for XD40 Hi All, I have an XD40 and I recently purchased the 9mm conversion barrel from Firedragon and I have a question. 1. Can I use the same magazines that I normally use when using the 9mm barrel. I have two 40 and two 357 sig magazines that I use when shooting 40 cal? If I can't what do I need to be able to use this barrel. I'm going to be trying it at the range tomorrow so if I don't find out here tonight I'll find out tomorrow. Thanks!

10-20-2006, 02:12 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,583	We suggest you use 9mm mags to reduce the chance of issues, however you can use 40 mags if you want. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

10-20-2006, 02:21 PM	#3
rupert XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 982	hey old school, me and him asked almost the same question in less then an hr from each other thanx for helpin us both out __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

10-20-2006, 09:35 PM	#6
TheXDkid XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 628	Lol __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms…disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides." – Thomas Jefferson

10-21-2006, 01:28 PM	#7
aaronb@tampadsl.net XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12	Use the 9MM mags, I think I tried my 40 mags with the 9mm conversion barrel today and have to say that it's not pretty. I didn't have any 9mm mags but I'm going to try them next and hope for better results. I had multiple failures of many interesting types using the 40 mags. I don't recommend this method. I'll post an update after trying this barrel with the 9mm mags. Aaron

10-23-2006, 09:45 AM	#8
Rehabber XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southwest corner of Cook County, IL. Posts: 56	My experience has been that the .40's will feed in the 9mm mags but the 9's will not feed in the .40's. A bit of lip bending solved the problem. That should stop the feeding problem. Extraction was my biggest problem. __________________ Love your country, fear your government.

10-23-2006, 11:30 AM	#9
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	Im hopping to make .40 sc mags reliably feed 9mm. # extra rounds for CCW.....Assuming I can make it realiable, but that souldnt be hard.

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