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Smprider112 · 03-25-2007, 04:02 PM

So the last couple of times I have gone shooting my gun has been having a pretty serious problem (for a carry pistol) It started off that one round per mag would fail to go into battery fully, kinda angled half in half out, and I'd just rack the slide 1/4 of an inch and let it go and it would chamber....now its doing it almost every other round. I have tried ALL my mags (10) and have had no luck but with ONE mag, where if I load it to 8 or 9 (12 rnd mag) it will USSUALLY function fine. So Im rulling this out as NOT a mag problem. Im thinking its the guide rod spring since I have probably 6-7K through this weapon....but that still doesnt seem right. I have purchased a Dons guide rod with a 20# spring, but havent tested it yet....Im affraid to go out and waste a shooting trip if this doesnt fix it. If any one has had this problem or knows a potential fix I would be much appreciative! thank you
-Brian

Richard L Shield · 03-25-2007, 04:10 PM

The Xd40 is the same thing as XD9 with a bigger bullet.
The stock spring in your 40 is a XD9 spring. The 40 is going to wear it out.
Try the new spring. My friend loves the 22# spring In his XD40.
I just got the 21# kit for mine. I shoot 165 grain bullets.

40SWXDSHOOTER · 03-26-2007, 01:35 PM

The spring is the cheapest thing to try, but it might be the extractor.
If it is broke, or has a rough spot, or burr where the case rim slides under the hook, it could be causing the feeding problem.
If it's a burr, or rough spot you could clean it up with a small file, or some fine sandpaper, but if it's broke it will have to go back to Springfield.

Don · 03-26-2007, 07:38 PM

Is this a new 40 or an early one?

Aside from that you have one mag that is mostly good, it does sound like maybe a mag issue.

DNM · 03-27-2007, 12:43 PM

I have this trouble with my reloads... I've tried seating the bullet a little shorter thinking it was the length (though I load to standard 1.125") I tried 1.120" for the last IDPA match and still had this issue and I've tried using a 22# spring. I've given a quick look at the breech face and extractor but nothing looks out of the normal. I tried the same reloads through the SC with the same mags and no problem. I've been trying to figure this out myself. My XD was the first one I purchased, new in '05. Serial, US499xxx

The Knight Of Light · 03-27-2007, 09:10 PM

Well at 6-7K through the gun it sounds like it is time for new springs. I also had the same Problem with my early XD40. I had a dry gun though. The gun was not broken in yet. I say install the new spring set and go to town!

**jonny4523** · 03-27-2007, 09:15 PM

Just curious, was this all with the same brand of ammo?

**jonny4523** · 03-27-2007, 09:16 PM

I know that I've had a few reloads not want to fully go into battery because the walls were a tad swollen. I've also had trouble with certain ammo not wanting to fit in a revolver chamber.

Don · 03-27-2007, 09:36 PM

New ammo or reloads?

**jonny4523** · 03-27-2007, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don

New ammo or reloads?

Who are you asking? If you were asking me, both. The reloads were what I was having trouble in my XD, but the problems with the revolver came from new ammo. In fact, it was doing it with both revolvers, an SP101 and a GP100.

03-25-2007, 04:02 PM	#1
Smprider112 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 11	XD40 not chambering So the last couple of times I have gone shooting my gun has been having a pretty serious problem (for a carry pistol) It started off that one round per mag would fail to go into battery fully, kinda angled half in half out, and I'd just rack the slide 1/4 of an inch and let it go and it would chamber....now its doing it almost every other round. I have tried ALL my mags (10) and have had no luck but with ONE mag, where if I load it to 8 or 9 (12 rnd mag) it will USSUALLY function fine. So Im rulling this out as NOT a mag problem. Im thinking its the guide rod spring since I have probably 6-7K through this weapon....but that still doesnt seem right. I have purchased a Dons guide rod with a 20# spring, but havent tested it yet....Im affraid to go out and waste a shooting trip if this doesnt fix it. If any one has had this problem or knows a potential fix I would be much appreciative! thank you -Brian

03-25-2007, 04:10 PM	#2
Richard L Shield XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 274	springs The Xd40 is the same thing as XD9 with a bigger bullet. The stock spring in your 40 is a XD9 spring. The 40 is going to wear it out. Try the new spring. My friend loves the 22# spring In his XD40. I just got the 21# kit for mine. I shoot 165 grain bullets. __________________ XD9 service w/springer drop in kit XD40 service-second one bought in Ak XD45 service (gift from my wife) XD45 tactical M&P 9c G17 g20 g34 CZ 75 SPO1 Kimber 45 Browning buckmark 22 wilsom combat professional mod. for limited 10 smith & wesson 625 mt gun baby eagle 9mm (gift from my wife) baretta cx4 storm 9mm(gift from my wife) DPMS lower W/POF upper AR15 http://www.anpracs.org/index.htm

03-26-2007, 07:38 PM	#4
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,136	Is this a new 40 or an early one? Aside from that you have one mag that is mostly good, it does sound like maybe a mag issue. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

03-27-2007, 12:43 PM	#5
DNM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,377	I have this trouble with my reloads... I've tried seating the bullet a little shorter thinking it was the length (though I load to standard 1.125") I tried 1.120" for the last IDPA match and still had this issue and I've tried using a 22# spring. I've given a quick look at the breech face and extractor but nothing looks out of the normal. I tried the same reloads through the SC with the same mags and no problem. I've been trying to figure this out myself. My XD was the first one I purchased, new in '05. Serial, US499xxx __________________ "As I walk down the valley of the Shadow of Death I have no fear because I am the meanest motherfu**er in the whole valley" - General George S. Patton

03-27-2007, 09:10 PM	#6
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,288 Blog Entries: 12	Well at 6-7K through the gun it sounds like it is time for new springs. I also had the same Problem with my early XD40. I had a dry gun though. The gun was not broken in yet. I say install the new spring set and go to town! __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #A56661 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

03-26-2007, 01:35 PM	#3
40SWXDSHOOTER XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 891	The spring is the cheapest thing to try, but it might be the extractor. If it is broke, or has a rough spot, or burr where the case rim slides under the hook, it could be causing the feeding problem. If it's a burr, or rough spot you could clean it up with a small file, or some fine sandpaper, but if it's broke it will have to go back to Springfield.

03-27-2007, 09:15 PM	#7
jonny4523 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 1,875	Just curious, was this all with the same brand of ammo? __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger, USPSA Production -Sig P232, .380 ACP FOR SALE -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

03-27-2007, 09:16 PM	#8
jonny4523 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 1,875	I know that I've had a few reloads not want to fully go into battery because the walls were a tad swollen. I've also had trouble with certain ammo not wanting to fit in a revolver chamber. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger, USPSA Production -Sig P232, .380 ACP FOR SALE -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

03-27-2007, 09:36 PM	#9
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,136	New ammo or reloads? __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

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