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busker · 06-12-2007, 06:55 PM

Will keeping the XD loaded & cocked do any damage to the firing pin spring , since it is fully compressed .

I have been told the spring will loose its snap if the gun is left cocked for a long time.

Of course this was a glockie talking.

Richie03XD · 06-12-2007, 07:03 PM

I used to drop the firing pin when storing my xds in the safe. I didn't like the habit I was getting into by pulling the trigger when storing. I would double and triple check the chamber before pulling the trigger.

Now I just keep both of my xds stored while cocked. No problems since I started doing this 8 months ago.

leeindy · 06-12-2007, 07:09 PM

ive never had a problem. and mines been condition 1 for a long as time.

The Knight Of Light · 06-12-2007, 07:11 PM

All springs loose their tension over time.

**mvician** · 06-12-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

All springs loose their tension over time.

from repeated compression, not from being compressed
same discussion comes up with mag springs

The Knight Of Light · 06-12-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mvician

from repeated compression, not from being compressed
same discussion comes up with mag springs

OK. I never said it came from compression or static tension. I simply said:

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Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

All springs loose their tension over time.

XD45X2 · 06-12-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

OK. I never said it came from compression or static tension. I simply said:

well, there is a difference!

The Knight Of Light · 06-13-2007, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by XD45X2

well, there is a difference!

That is true. The springs you used the most will break the most. With over 12,000 round through my XD40, and nearly 7000 rounds through my XD9tac I have not had anything break more than the roll pin. I change my recoil springs every 2000 rounds and inspect my springs every time I clean my guns.

D_Fence · 06-13-2007, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by busker

Will keeping the XD loaded & cocked do any damage to the firing pin spring , since it is fully compressed .

I have been told the spring will loose its snap if the gun is left cocked for a long time.

Of course this was a glockie talking.

Springs wear out through use (or stretching it out more than it was designed). In other words, shooting your gun will wear the springs out faster than keeping letting it sit with the springs under tension.

Archael · 07-03-2007, 01:41 PM

My 870 has a speedfeed IV buttstock..Pistolgrip with rifle stock that holds 4 shells internally. Having kept 2.75 shells in the stock while the gun rests in the corner weakened the springs. At the range as I fired the shells came out and I almost lost them because i didn't even notice them missing. THAT would have been exciting for whoever mows the grass there :S

06-12-2007, 06:55 PM	#1
busker XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mi Posts: 27	Loaded & Cocked Will keeping the XD loaded & cocked do any damage to the firing pin spring , since it is fully compressed . I have been told the spring will loose its snap if the gun is left cocked for a long time. Of course this was a glockie talking.

06-12-2007, 07:03 PM	#2
Richie03XD XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Posts: 83	I used to drop the firing pin when storing my xds in the safe. I didn't like the habit I was getting into by pulling the trigger when storing. I would double and triple check the chamber before pulling the trigger. Now I just keep both of my xds stored while cocked. No problems since I started doing this 8 months ago. __________________ XD-9 SC TFO Springer Sear & Bar XD-45ACP Service Springer Sear & Bar CC Tungsten GR Browning Citori U&O 12GA

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07-03-2007, 01:41 PM	#10
Archael XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 51	My 870 has a speedfeed IV buttstock..Pistolgrip with rifle stock that holds 4 shells internally. Having kept 2.75 shells in the stock while the gun rests in the corner weakened the springs. At the range as I fired the shells came out and I almost lost them because i didn't even notice them missing. THAT would have been exciting for whoever mows the grass there :S