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aflin · 09-23-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NC Dave

One last comment on why you should "slingshot" the slide instead of using the lever...

Slingshoting will work on whatever semi-auto pistol you pick-up. No wasting valuable seconds looking for the danged "release".

Or couldn't you just load the magazine and just press the slide release/stop and save a few seconds rather then using your off hand to pull back the slide?

Does anyone know where i can get a Slide release/ stop extension?

EJ25 · 09-23-2007, 08:00 PM

it gets easier over time. took mine about 800rds. also helps to put some oil on the slide/frame contact points

**NC Dave** · 09-23-2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aflin

Or couldn't you just load the magazine and just press the slide release/stop and save a few seconds rather then using your off hand to pull back the slide?

Does anyone know where i can get a Slide release/ stop extension?

The point being if you pick up something other than an XD and avoid having a "where is the slide stop" moment.

kayjay1098 · 09-23-2007, 08:39 PM

Hey folks,
I'm new to this and a new XD owner. I've read the manual and it seems clear, but is it possible to carry my XD45 with a magazine inserted without chambering a round? Thanks.

**NC Dave** · 09-23-2007, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayjay1098

Hey folks,
I'm new to this and a new XD owner. I've read the manual and it seems clear, but is it possible to carry my XD45 with a magazine inserted without chambering a round? Thanks.

Welcome to the forum and congrats on you XD purchase.

Yes, but you will find most here do carry with a round chambered.

kayjay1098 · 09-23-2007, 09:00 PM

Thanks. How is it done? I know the safetys are in place, but I thought that it could be carried without chambering.

**XDAndMe** · 09-23-2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayjay1098

Thanks. How is it done? I know the safetys are in place, but I thought that it could be carried without chambering.

It can. As long as you're not overloading your mags, you should be fine. It's probably just tight. Give it a good slap with your hand and it should click right in place.

As for the slide release lever, my understanding is that it is in place for when you can't use your offhand to rack the slide for some reason... or to reduce loading time in a real fight. Personally, I find that if I drop a mag and keep the gun pointed on the target, I can insert a fresh mag and drop the slide using the lever while still keeping my gun lined up with the target. If I had to manipulate the slide though, it would take a little longer to reacquire the target. I'm sure that could be mitigated with enough practice, though.

finity · 10-02-2007, 07:38 PM

I think I remember in the manual the proper way is to lock the slide back, insert the new mag, then release the slide. I've tried it with a full mag & the slide already forward & it makes inserting the mag difficult. Also you have to make sure if you rack the slide yourself you don't ease it forward at all. the slide could not go to full battery.

Lab_guy · 10-02-2007, 07:56 PM

I personally own several pistols of various manufacturers and will almost always rack the slide to load up. Reasoning stems from my training. If you routinely load your pistol by "tap" (read fully seating) your mag and then "rack" (racking the slide) you will do that with out issue when you are flustered. The type 1 stoppage clearance is a "tap" "rack" get back in the fight. So every loading of your firearm is practicing a type 1 malfunction clearance which clears most issues and you will be able to do it if you really need to. When I first started shooting IDPA I had a malfunction and I cleared that pistol like it was second nature because "you do not rise to the occasion but default to your training". Same methodology goes for my loading. If I am on the line for IDPA I will do a Tac reload sequence to load up. So every time I load I am practicing how it needs to be done in a smooth manner. This way I will do it right under stress.

nayra · 10-07-2007, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lab_guy

I personally own several pistols of various manufacturers and will almost always rack the slide to load up. Reasoning stems from my training. If you routinely load your pistol by "tap" (read fully seating) your mag and then "rack" (racking the slide) you will do that with out issue when you are flustered. The type 1 stoppage clearance is a "tap" "rack" get back in the fight. So every loading of your firearm is practicing a type 1 malfunction clearance which clears most issues and you will be able to do it if you really need to. When I first started shooting IDPA I had a malfunction and I cleared that pistol like it was second nature because "you do not rise to the occasion but default to your training". Same methodology goes for my loading. If I am on the line for IDPA I will do a Tac reload sequence to load up. So every time I load I am practicing how it needs to be done in a smooth manner. This way I will do it right under stress.

I totally agree, it is so much better to get in the habit of doing tap and rack especialy if you are using your gun for law enforcement work.

09-23-2007, 08:00 PM	#12
EJ25 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 425	it gets easier over time. took mine about 800rds. also helps to put some oil on the slide/frame contact points __________________ XD-9 TACTICAL - Dawson FO sights - Springer Precision Combat Trigger 2200 rounds thru ...

09-23-2007, 08:39 PM	#14
kayjay1098 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 2	Carry without chambered round Hey folks, I'm new to this and a new XD owner. I've read the manual and it seems clear, but is it possible to carry my XD45 with a magazine inserted without chambering a round? Thanks.

10-02-2007, 07:38 PM	#18
finity XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast, Indiana Posts: 41	I think I remember in the manual the proper way is to lock the slide back, insert the new mag, then release the slide. I've tried it with a full mag & the slide already forward & it makes inserting the mag difficult. Also you have to make sure if you rack the slide yourself you don't ease it forward at all. the slide could not go to full battery. __________________ Gun totin' liberal (we're not all anti-gun) XD40 Service, Kel-tec P11, Ruger SP101, RRA AR-15, Ruger 10-22, old inherited 12ga, 2 T/C Omega ML (one for the wife), T/C Hawken, CVA Buckhorn ML

10-02-2007, 07:56 PM	#19
Lab_guy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 130	I personally own several pistols of various manufacturers and will almost always rack the slide to load up. Reasoning stems from my training. If you routinely load your pistol by "tap" (read fully seating) your mag and then "rack" (racking the slide) you will do that with out issue when you are flustered. The type 1 stoppage clearance is a "tap" "rack" get back in the fight. So every loading of your firearm is practicing a type 1 malfunction clearance which clears most issues and you will be able to do it if you really need to. When I first started shooting IDPA I had a malfunction and I cleared that pistol like it was second nature because "you do not rise to the occasion but default to your training". Same methodology goes for my loading. If I am on the line for IDPA I will do a Tac reload sequence to load up. So every time I load I am practicing how it needs to be done in a smooth manner. This way I will do it right under stress. __________________ "Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn." Sig P220 Sig P226 Sig P229 Sig P239 XD 45c XD 9 Browning buckmark

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09-23-2007, 09:00 PM	#16
kayjay1098 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 2	Thanks. How is it done? I know the safetys are in place, but I thought that it could be carried without chambering.