How to Replace an XD Striker Retainer Pin! - Page 2 - XDTalk Forums

TG13 · 03-05-2009, 08:45 PM

i would think that the orientation of the split in the roll pin would make a difference as to how the pin would break..

i think you have to face the back of the roll pin to the striker to prevent a break.. the split in the roll pin must face to the front sight..

also, if there is a solid replacement, depending on the metal it's made of will determine if the pin, or the striker will be peened.. think of a bent, or damaged solid pin.. or, think of a damaged striker..

IamCPTSpalding · 03-07-2009, 11:40 PM

I truly love shooting my XD, but BS like this makes me have doubts when using it as my carry gun. Makes me double take my standard Champion model 1911...

So this just fails.... and it's no big deal. Jeez, hope I don't actually need any of my XD's (he says with sarcasm).

Oh, hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Guess I better get that backup holster I was looking at....That's the excuse I'm gonna use anyway.....

kidcoltoutlaw · 05-11-2009, 08:51 PM

How often do you replace your pin ? Mine broke but the gun still shot fine. I would tap it down and it would work its way back up so I changed it and discovered it was broke. It had over 3000 rounds through it plus some dry firing,

Thanks,Keith

tickerguy · 05-15-2009, 05:48 PM

I assume the XDM takes the same piece?

**Tally XD** · 05-21-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TG13

i would think that the orientation of the split in the roll pin would make a difference as to how the pin would break..

Just replaced my retainer pin. It wasn't broken. I just decided to change it mostly to see what my original looked like and for preventive purposes. I faced the split of the pin towards the front sight as TG13 suggested. I used a roll pin starter punch to start the roll pin without the need to taper it first. I felt this would allow a tighter fit.

My original didn't even have a mark on it. Looked to be in fantastic condition all over. Still had the black surface coating from the factory with no scars other than what I did punching it out. I have fired probably 2000 rounds through it since I purchased it nearly three years ago. I don't get to shoot much as you can tell.

I just do not see how dry firing could possibly harm this pin. There isn't enough force on the striker from the striker spring to break a roll pin. It is my theory that recoil (slide slamming against the rear during actual live fire) that would cause the pin to break.

The replacement is really easy and quick.

jake99 · 07-23-2009, 08:08 PM

Just changed my pin, it was working up during shooting. The old pin looked "compressed" compared to the new one. Should a roll pin spring back open? This one didn't. Was carefull to point the split towards the front site. Here's hoping this one stays put.

03-05-2009, 08:45 PM	#11
TG13 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atascocita, Texas. Posts: 268	i would think that the orientation of the split in the roll pin would make a difference as to how the pin would break.. i think you have to face the back of the roll pin to the striker to prevent a break.. the split in the roll pin must face to the front sight.. also, if there is a solid replacement, depending on the metal it's made of will determine if the pin, or the striker will be peened.. think of a bent, or damaged solid pin.. or, think of a damaged striker..
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03-07-2009, 11:40 PM	#12
IamCPTSpalding XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, City of Sin, City of Sanctuary Posts: 503	I truly love shooting my XD, but BS like this makes me have doubts when using it as my carry gun. Makes me double take my standard Champion model 1911... So this just fails.... and it's no big deal. Jeez, hope I don't actually need any of my XD's (he says with sarcasm). Oh, hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Guess I better get that backup holster I was looking at....That's the excuse I'm gonna use anyway..... __________________ "This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never fought should determine our taxes, one who for his native land never to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand." Aristophanes 400 B.C.
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05-11-2009, 08:51 PM	#13
kidcoltoutlaw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: va Posts: 298	How often do you replace your pin ? Mine broke but the gun still shot fine. I would tap it down and it would work its way back up so I changed it and discovered it was broke. It had over 3000 rounds through it plus some dry firing, Thanks,Keith __________________ It's not just a gun it's the symbol of freedom .
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05-15-2009, 05:48 PM	#14
tickerguy XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 91	I assume the XDM takes the same piece?
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07-23-2009, 08:08 PM	#16
jake99 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 189	Just changed my pin, it was working up during shooting. The old pin looked "compressed" compared to the new one. Should a roll pin spring back open? This one didn't. Was carefull to point the split towards the front site. Here's hoping this one stays put.
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