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**thetravlor** · 12-02-2008, 09:17 AM

While waiting for them to get back in stock, which spring tension should I get? The kit lists from 18-22#. I would like the slide to move easier when checking for a chambered round or back to lock back. Currently my XD has been through over a thousand rounds and shows no signs of ever loosening up. Will this inexpensive upgrade be worth it?

**agalindo** · 12-02-2008, 09:56 AM

Stock OEM spring weight is 18#.

roscoe55 · 12-02-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by thetravlor

While waiting for them to get back in stock, which spring tension should I get? The kit lists from 18-22#. I would like the slide to move easier when checking for a chambered round or back to lock back. Currently my XD has been through over a thousand rounds and shows no signs of ever loosening up. Will this inexpensive upgrade be worth it?

Depends on what caliber you have and what your shooting? I got a 20# for a 4" service 40cal with mild reloads and the gun runs just fine, I haven't tried any "full load" or factory rounds yet but that's the beauty of running these rods you can change out the springs quickly if a problem crops up.

**thetravlor** · 12-02-2008, 10:36 AM

I've got a service .40. I use factory Winchester 165 and 180 gr for IDPA and 180 gr reloads with the same powder charge for the range. Maybe I'm just weak, but I have a dickens of a time with the slide. I would like it to be a little smoother for the IDPA shoots mainly, I can handle any range stuff.

**agalindo** · 12-02-2008, 10:52 AM

I've shot 16# spring with 180gr reloads, 4.0 gr titegroup, they are pretty mild loads. It is a bit lighter spring and works great for shooting steel but after about 1000 rounds you start having trouble with the gun not going into battery.

**thetravlor** · 12-04-2008, 10:57 AM

While researching more info I came across a "dual action" frame saver spring from EFK Fire Dragon. It sells for $65 and claims to cut down on muzzle jump. Has anyone tried that one instead of a Don's?

12-02-2008, 09:17 AM	#1
thetravlor XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oak Grove, MN Posts: 142	Don's guide rod While waiting for them to get back in stock, which spring tension should I get? The kit lists from 18-22#. I would like the slide to move easier when checking for a chambered round or back to lock back. Currently my XD has been through over a thousand rounds and shows no signs of ever loosening up. Will this inexpensive upgrade be worth it?
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12-02-2008, 10:36 AM	#4
thetravlor XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oak Grove, MN Posts: 142	I've got a service .40. I use factory Winchester 165 and 180 gr for IDPA and 180 gr reloads with the same powder charge for the range. Maybe I'm just weak, but I have a dickens of a time with the slide. I would like it to be a little smoother for the IDPA shoots mainly, I can handle any range stuff. Last edited by thetravlor; 12-02-2008 at 10:46 AM.
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12-04-2008, 10:57 AM	#6
thetravlor XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oak Grove, MN Posts: 142	EFK spring While researching more info I came across a "dual action" frame saver spring from EFK Fire Dragon. It sells for $65 and claims to cut down on muzzle jump. Has anyone tried that one instead of a Don's?
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