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Popa75 · 07-07-2007, 04:14 PM

I just want to let you guys know about this. I Just got back form the range and put 400 flawless rds thru my XD-9 with this new guide rod and spring. I got it from Midway with a 19lb spring and I was surprised that wolff actully makes a springs for the XD and their is no need for a bushing. I also noticed that there was less recoil and muzzle flip. I just thought I would share.
Brian

Collander · 07-07-2007, 10:30 PM

good info, thank you.

xd4life · 07-07-2007, 10:42 PM

Nice to know the XD is starting to gain with the after market companies. Bushing or not I am DGR fan... I do like being able to get a striker spring along with replacement recoil springs, Gonna have to order one as a spare.....

Popa75 · 07-07-2007, 10:50 PM

I was afraid to put the extra power striker spring in because I like to do dry fire practice and don't want to break the roll pin do you think it will cause a problem?

Myk9noseknows · 07-09-2007, 08:00 PM

Get some snap caps off eBay for like $15. Problem solved and a pretty inexpensive investment.

BTW, why do you want the extra power spring?

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Originally Posted by Popa75

I was afraid to put the extra power striker spring in because I like to do dry fire practice and don't want to break the roll pin do you think it will cause a problem?

xd4life · 07-09-2007, 09:24 PM

I thought that if you went to like a 22# it was needed. But not for a 18# or a 20#. Maybe Don will chime in and give us the low down. I wouldn't mind trying it though, BTW It's good practice to use snap caps

Don · 07-09-2007, 10:54 PM

"Extra power striker springs" are if anything counter to the recoil spring. And no need for them as tens of thousands of users have no problems with light primer strikes. If the recoil spring can cock the striker and hold it in battery then all is well. But there is no need for a heavier striker spring from reported experiences. But I would guess that Wolff designed his springs to work together, so as a set with the the Wolff rod should be fine.

This is not to be confused with the Wolff springs that are used with the DGR. The Wolff springs for the DGR are borrowed from a 1911 variant, and the small spring that comes with those are not a part of the XD so just toss them.

Edited to add: go with the snap caps too, they are a good practice tool.

rogerxd45 · 07-09-2007, 11:04 PM

+1 on the snap caps my groups have gotten alot better since i started mixing them in with you mags at the range and see if you move the gun when you pull the trigger

Reno82 · 07-09-2007, 11:43 PM

and it won't let me cock the slide back fully. I can't lock it to turn the locking leveler. Spring is to strong. I'm so pi$%^$!!!!

What can I do to fix it? I bougth it from Fire Dragon.... your input??

Myk9noseknows · 07-11-2007, 12:13 PM

My grandad used to say "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it"

07-07-2007, 04:14 PM	#1
Popa75 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 451	Wolff Guide rod for XD I just want to let you guys know about this. I Just got back form the range and put 400 flawless rds thru my XD-9 with this new guide rod and spring. I got it from Midway with a 19lb spring and I was surprised that wolff actully makes a springs for the XD and their is no need for a bushing. I also noticed that there was less recoil and muzzle flip. I just thought I would share. Brian

07-07-2007, 10:42 PM	#3
xd4life XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in HOTLANTA Posts: 2,251	Nice to know the XD is starting to gain with the after market companies. Bushing or not I am DGR fan... I do like being able to get a striker spring along with replacement recoil springs, Gonna have to order one as a spare..... __________________ "A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well." Rick Hebert "The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities.... It is best to win without fighting." Sun-tzu 300 B.C Bob Barr FOR PRESIDENT

07-09-2007, 09:24 PM	#6
xd4life XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in HOTLANTA Posts: 2,251	I thought that if you went to like a 22# it was needed. But not for a 18# or a 20#. Maybe Don will chime in and give us the low down. I wouldn't mind trying it though, BTW It's good practice to use snap caps __________________ "A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well." Rick Hebert "The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities.... It is best to win without fighting." Sun-tzu 300 B.C Bob Barr FOR PRESIDENT

07-09-2007, 10:54 PM	#7
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,235	"Extra power striker springs" are if anything counter to the recoil spring. And no need for them as tens of thousands of users have no problems with light primer strikes. If the recoil spring can cock the striker and hold it in battery then all is well. But there is no need for a heavier striker spring from reported experiences. But I would guess that Wolff designed his springs to work together, so as a set with the the Wolff rod should be fine. This is not to be confused with the Wolff springs that are used with the DGR. The Wolff springs for the DGR are borrowed from a 1911 variant, and the small spring that comes with those are not a part of the XD so just toss them. Edited to add: go with the snap caps too, they are a good practice tool. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod Last edited by Don; 07-09-2007 at 10:58 PM.

07-09-2007, 11:43 PM	#9
Reno82 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,247	I bougth dual action buffer spring system.... and it won't let me cock the slide back fully. I can't lock it to turn the locking leveler. Spring is to strong. I'm so pi$%^$!!!! What can I do to fix it? I bougth it from Fire Dragon.... your input?? __________________ XD-45acp Service (Match Gun I changed it to a compact for CCW... did a grip chop on it) Ruger Mark III 22/45 Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm Walther G22 (FUN GUN) XD-45acp Tactical (Match Gun II; upgraded the bbl from PistolGear) XD-9 Sub-Compact (Home Defense and CCW) DPMS AR-15: 9mm (1/17/08...) RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56---did a lower bulid 6/3/08 and bought completed upper 2/21/08 S&W 642 38 special w/ CT grips (HD& CCW) Upper ALEX ARMS 19.5" 6.5 GRENDEL-order 9/9/08

07-07-2007, 10:30 PM	#2
Collander XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 734	good info, thank you.

07-07-2007, 10:50 PM	#4
Popa75 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 451	I was afraid to put the extra power striker spring in because I like to do dry fire practice and don't want to break the roll pin do you think it will cause a problem?

07-09-2007, 11:04 PM	#8
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	+1 on the snap caps my groups have gotten alot better since i started mixing them in with you mags at the range and see if you move the gun when you pull the trigger

07-11-2007, 12:13 PM	#10
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,887	My grandad used to say "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it" __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

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