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Crumb · 02-24-2007, 04:55 PM

You know that little "blowhole" between the loaded chamber indicator and the rear sites? Well, there seems to be a tube in there that is split lengthwise in half... when I dryfire (using dummy rounds) one half of that tube pops upwards and out of the gun. Does anyone know the function of this piece and how easy it is to fix? Anyone else had this problem?

Trace · 02-24-2007, 05:05 PM

That is a roll-pin, and it SHOULD NOT be doing that. I believe that is a component of the firing pin block? I may be wrong.

**jonny4523** · 02-24-2007, 05:15 PM

Having trouble seeing the picture.

Trace · 02-24-2007, 05:19 PM

If only half of it is popping up, then that means that the roll pin is broken. Apparently this is too common. So if you do a search, you might find a thread on it.

Roll pin on slide coming out

Crumb · 02-24-2007, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. I'll post back after reading a bit more...

Crumb · 02-24-2007, 06:25 PM

Alright, I'll contact SA for a replacement pin. Not only is it coming out, but it's split lengthwise. I'll post pictures of it later.

Something I couldn't figure out is it's function. It seems to run in line with the firing pin. Can someone tell me what it does?

I suppose I'll have to replace it before using my XD at the range.

KYDoc · 02-24-2007, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crumb

Alright, I'll contact SA for a replacement pin. Not only is it coming out, but it's split lengthwise. I'll post pictures of it later.

Something I couldn't figure out is it's function. It seems to run in line with the firing pin. Can someone tell me what it does?

I suppose I'll have to replace it before using my XD at the range.

I would just get one from ACE hardware like Don suggested in post #8 in the link that trace included.

If I didn't find one at ACE I would follow Don's instructions to get him to mail one to me and I'm sure it would get there faster and with less hassle than SA.

As for what it does, it holds the firing pin in the slide. You need to remove it to dissemble the slide. Look at the disassembly instructions on www.xd-hs2000.com

Don · 02-24-2007, 06:37 PM

Standing offer: yield to the glory of the WSU Cougars and I'll send you several roll pins.

Post "WSU Cougars Rule" and send me your address and I send you the pins.
Otherwise they are 3m x 16mm split pins or roll pins and sometimes you can find them locally.
"Blowhole"...I like that!

02-24-2007, 06:43 PM

"WSU Cougars Rule"

I don't need any blowholes, though.

Trace · 02-24-2007, 07:16 PM

GO HUSKIES!!!!!

02-24-2007, 04:55 PM	#1
Crumb XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 25	Blowhole tube coming out of my XD? You know that little "blowhole" between the loaded chamber indicator and the rear sites? Well, there seems to be a tube in there that is split lengthwise in half... when I dryfire (using dummy rounds) one half of that tube pops upwards and out of the gun. Does anyone know the function of this piece and how easy it is to fix? Anyone else had this problem?

02-24-2007, 05:05 PM	#2
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	That is a roll-pin, and it SHOULD NOT be doing that. I believe that is a component of the firing pin block? I may be wrong. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

02-24-2007, 05:15 PM	#3
jonny4523 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 1,905	Having trouble seeing the picture. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Essential Arms lower, RRA LPK 2-stage NM trigger,RRA upper, Troy handguard, Troy BUIS NRA, USPSA #A60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

02-24-2007, 05:19 PM	#4
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	If only half of it is popping up, then that means that the roll pin is broken. Apparently this is too common. So if you do a search, you might find a thread on it. Roll pin on slide coming out __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

02-24-2007, 07:16 PM	#10
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	GO HUSKIES!!!!! __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

02-24-2007, 06:22 PM	#5
Crumb XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 25	Thanks for the quick replies. I'll post back after reading a bit more...

02-24-2007, 06:25 PM	#6
Crumb XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 25	Alright, I'll contact SA for a replacement pin. Not only is it coming out, but it's split lengthwise. I'll post pictures of it later. Something I couldn't figure out is it's function. It seems to run in line with the firing pin. Can someone tell me what it does? I suppose I'll have to replace it before using my XD at the range.

02-24-2007, 06:37 PM	#8
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,150	Standing offer: yield to the glory of the WSU Cougars and I'll send you several roll pins. Post "WSU Cougars Rule" and send me your address and I send you the pins. Otherwise they are 3m x 16mm split pins or roll pins and sometimes you can find them locally. "Blowhole"...I like that! __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

02-24-2007, 06:43 PM	#9
Preacher Posts: n/a	"WSU Cougars Rule" I don't need any blowholes, though.

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