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Cat Juggler · 03-18-2006, 06:47 PM

I have had my XD 9 Service since May of 2005 and have had no problems of any kind with any brand of ammo. (approximately 800 rds). Today, however, was a different story. I was shooting UMC hollow points and had 2 fte. After that box I shot some reloads that I purchased at the range. After about 10 rounds, a live round became stuck in the chamber so tightly that I could not move the slide at all. I asked the the range master for assistance and he had to hammer the slide back with a brass rod. I always clean the gun thoroughly after each range session, however after I got home and field stripped the gun, I looked like I may have over lubed it last time. Could this be contributing to my problem? If anyone has some input I would appreciate it

Oni · 03-18-2006, 06:59 PM

These is newb question, but, what kind of brass rod did the gunsmith use to slam back the slide, the way you worded it made it sound damaging to the weapon.

Reloads could be your major problem if they are inconsistently contructed with varying amounts of powder

Overlubing your xd does not help either though it is easy to get out of hand with oiling even though you are just making sure all the right metal areas of the firearm are covered .

vashooter · 03-18-2006, 07:28 PM

Send it back to Springfield arms. They have a lifetime warranty. Also reloads could have epanded casings depending on how mant times it has been reloaded.

happygunner · 03-18-2006, 07:55 PM

I second the advice of sending it to SA they need to check the bbl. breach and now the full action of the firearm after the rangemaster banged on the slide.

Cat Juggler · 03-18-2006, 08:18 PM

I may have overstated the hammering part. He stuck a brass rod down the barrel and then tapped the end of the brass rod on the concrete. I took the gun apart afterward and I don't see anything obviously wrong with it. Should I send it back to Springfield or just try again with ammo I know works?
Thanks

happygunner · 03-19-2006, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cat Juggler

I may have overstated the hammering part. He stuck a brass rod down the barrel and then tapped the end of the brass rod on the concrete. I took the gun apart afterward and I don't see anything obviously wrong with it. Should I send it back to Springfield or just try again with ammo I know works?
Thanks

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Ok lets give it another go at range. Clean the bbl. breach and oil the slide and frame lugs and use new american Mfg. Ammo. no reloads. Give us another report after you shoot Good Luck.

Cat Juggler · 03-24-2006, 12:19 PM

Finally got back to the range today. 2 FTE in 100 rounds using WWB. I guess I will be sending it back to Springfield. Arrrrghhh.

happygunner · 03-24-2006, 01:42 PM

I am sure SA will quickly get it shooting correct

Sometimes little problems happen to great guns. Let us know how quickly SA gets it fixed and what the problem was. Good Luck.

Cat Juggler · 04-14-2006, 06:06 PM

I never did get around to shipping the gun back to springfield. The UPS center is not convenient for me to go to. So last weekend I went shooting with some friends and said what the hell I'll take the 9. I took 100 + rounds of WWB, some old Winchester silver tips, and some gold dots. (About 200 rounds total). Much to my surprise the XD 9 shot them all without a hiccup. So now I dont know what to think. User error? Not cleaned right? The plot thickens...

KYDoc · 04-14-2006, 07:22 PM

I'd keep shooting it and wait to see if it becomes a recurring problem. Hard to justify sending back a gun that was working perfectly for 200 rounds.

03-18-2006, 06:47 PM	#1
Cat Juggler XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 227	xd9 range report: problems I have had my XD 9 Service since May of 2005 and have had no problems of any kind with any brand of ammo. (approximately 800 rds). Today, however, was a different story. I was shooting UMC hollow points and had 2 fte. After that box I shot some reloads that I purchased at the range. After about 10 rounds, a live round became stuck in the chamber so tightly that I could not move the slide at all. I asked the the range master for assistance and he had to hammer the slide back with a brass rod. I always clean the gun thoroughly after each range session, however after I got home and field stripped the gun, I looked like I may have over lubed it last time. Could this be contributing to my problem? If anyone has some input I would appreciate it

03-18-2006, 06:59 PM	#2
Oni XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,544	These is newb question, but, what kind of brass rod did the gunsmith use to slam back the slide, the way you worded it made it sound damaging to the weapon. Reloads could be your major problem if they are inconsistently contructed with varying amounts of powder Overlubing your xd does not help either though it is easy to get out of hand with oiling even though you are just making sure all the right metal areas of the firearm are covered . __________________ I came here for only 1 thing and you mother f-uckers did nothing but lie and instill me with false hope. F-uck off.

03-18-2006, 07:28 PM	#3
vashooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newport News. Virginia Posts: 236	Send it back to Springfield arms. They have a lifetime warranty. Also reloads could have epanded casings depending on how mant times it has been reloaded. __________________ \"there is nothing contrved by man by which so much happiness is produced by a good tavern or\"inn\"

03-18-2006, 07:55 PM	#4
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,129	Send it to SA I second the advice of sending it to SA they need to check the bbl. breach and now the full action of the firearm after the rangemaster banged on the slide.

03-18-2006, 08:18 PM	#5
Cat Juggler XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 227	jamming I may have overstated the hammering part. He stuck a brass rod down the barrel and then tapped the end of the brass rod on the concrete. I took the gun apart afterward and I don't see anything obviously wrong with it. Should I send it back to Springfield or just try again with ammo I know works? Thanks

03-24-2006, 12:19 PM	#7
Cat Juggler XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 227	update Finally got back to the range today. 2 FTE in 100 rounds using WWB. I guess I will be sending it back to Springfield. Arrrrghhh. __________________ Be professional; Be courteous; but have a plan to kill everyone you meet

03-24-2006, 01:42 PM	#8
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,129	Very sorry to read this I am sure SA will quickly get it shooting correct Sometimes little problems happen to great guns. Let us know how quickly SA gets it fixed and what the problem was. Good Luck.

04-14-2006, 06:06 PM	#9
Cat Juggler XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 227	I never did get around to shipping the gun back to springfield. The UPS center is not convenient for me to go to. So last weekend I went shooting with some friends and said what the hell I'll take the 9. I took 100 + rounds of WWB, some old Winchester silver tips, and some gold dots. (About 200 rounds total). Much to my surprise the XD 9 shot them all without a hiccup. So now I dont know what to think. User error? Not cleaned right? The plot thickens... __________________ Be professional; Be courteous; but have a plan to kill everyone you meet

04-14-2006, 07:22 PM	#10
KYDoc XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 1,025	I'd keep shooting it and wait to see if it becomes a recurring problem. Hard to justify sending back a gun that was working perfectly for 200 rounds.

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