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**Amish Terror** · 08-12-2008, 11:00 PM

Hello All,

I treated myself to an XD .357 Sig caliber and was told by the gun shop owner that I can order a drop in barrel in 9mm and .40S/W to cut back on shooting expenses. I put 100rds. through it today and was AMAZED at the accuracy, lack of recoil, trigger speed and really loved the safety grip.

Three questions:

1- Where do I get these barrels and are they literally drop-ins?
2-I struggled terrible with loading the .357 Sig rounds in the clip, is there a loader for this weapon? I'm certain I will get better in time, but I felt like I was trying to tie my shoes on a roller coaster today.
3-My indoor range only allows lead rounds, which I have been unable to find in the .357 Sig. Any Suggestions?

Thanks and I look forward to being a part of this community-

Steve

KNO3 · 08-12-2008, 11:25 PM

congratulations on the new XD. did your xd not come with a speed loader?
it will get easier for you to load the magazine after awhile.

**Amish Terror** · 08-12-2008, 11:29 PM

No speedloader but I will look into it..I go 225 and am pretty good shape- I couldn't get down to the 12th round...it was driving me nuts. Thanks for the reply! I will be looking ASAP to get a loader.

chrisxd45t · 08-12-2008, 11:31 PM

UpLuLa mag loader can be found at MidwayUSA or other on-line retailers. MidwayUSA - Maglula UPLULA Universal Pistol Magazine Loader
Pistolgear (one of our sponsors) sells conversion barrels.
PISTOLGEAR | YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL SPRINGFIELD XD

**JhankG** · 08-12-2008, 11:32 PM

Some of the drop ins will require a little bit of fitting, but you should be able to do it yourself. Here is a conversion barrel from a great XD sponsor:

PISTOLGEAR | YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL SPRINGFIELD XD

TexanAviator · 08-12-2008, 11:46 PM

on the mag, you might need to disassemble it if the spring is hung up or folded strangely. I have heard that of happening.

chrisxd45t · 08-12-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisxd45t

UpLuLa mag loader can be found at MidwayUSA or other on-line retailers. MidwayUSA - Maglula UPLULA Universal Pistol Magazine Loader

Get the UPLULA.
You will love it.

INDY-XD · 08-12-2008, 11:59 PM

Welcome from Indiana!

**Amish Terror** · 08-13-2008, 12:16 AM

I appreciate the info and warm welcome-

Steve From PA

**Amish Terror** · 08-13-2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexanAviator

on the mag, you might need to disassemble it if the spring is hung up or folded strangely. I have heard that of happening.

Thanks- I will take it apart and see what the snag is- The second factory mag is much easier to load, still getting used to the .357 Sig crimped round-

08-12-2008, 11:00 PM	#1
Amish Terror XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lanacaster, PA Posts: 49	Newbie w/ a new XD .357 Sig pleads for info Hello All, I treated myself to an XD .357 Sig caliber and was told by the gun shop owner that I can order a drop in barrel in 9mm and .40S/W to cut back on shooting expenses. I put 100rds. through it today and was AMAZED at the accuracy, lack of recoil, trigger speed and really loved the safety grip. Three questions: 1- Where do I get these barrels and are they literally drop-ins? 2-I struggled terrible with loading the .357 Sig rounds in the clip, is there a loader for this weapon? I'm certain I will get better in time, but I felt like I was trying to tie my shoes on a roller coaster today. 3-My indoor range only allows lead rounds, which I have been unable to find in the .357 Sig. Any Suggestions? Thanks and I look forward to being a part of this community- Steve

08-12-2008, 11:29 PM	#3
Amish Terror XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lanacaster, PA Posts: 49	Nope...=( No speedloader but I will look into it..I go 225 and am pretty good shape- I couldn't get down to the 12th round...it was driving me nuts. Thanks for the reply! I will be looking ASAP to get a loader.

08-12-2008, 11:31 PM	#4
chrisxd45t XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Monterey/San Jose California Posts: 1,227	UpLuLa mag loader can be found at MidwayUSA or other on-line retailers. MidwayUSA - Maglula UPLULA Universal Pistol Magazine Loader Pistolgear (one of our sponsors) sells conversion barrels. PISTOLGEAR \| YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL SPRINGFIELD XD __________________ LEGALIZE FREEDOM Last edited by chrisxd45t; 08-12-2008 at 11:34 PM.

08-12-2008, 11:32 PM	#5
JhankG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,892	Some of the drop ins will require a little bit of fitting, but you should be able to do it yourself. Here is a conversion barrel from a great XD sponsor: PISTOLGEAR \| YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL SPRINGFIELD XD __________________ Please say the baby.

08-13-2008, 12:16 AM	#9
Amish Terror XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lanacaster, PA Posts: 49	Thanks I appreciate the info and warm welcome- Steve From PA

08-12-2008, 11:25 PM	#2
KNO3 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 846	congratulations on the new XD. did your xd not come with a speed loader? it will get easier for you to load the magazine after awhile.

08-12-2008, 11:46 PM	#6
TexanAviator XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 143	on the mag, you might need to disassemble it if the spring is hung up or folded strangely. I have heard that of happening.

08-12-2008, 11:59 PM	#8
INDY-XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SOUTHERN,INDIANA Posts: 1,976	Welcome from Indiana!

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