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**Old School** · 03-10-2007, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteTschantz

OldSchool, any chance you'll be getting any SS rods for the .45 Service length?

As of now, I am not aware of a release date from Don.

Richie03XD · 03-30-2007, 10:29 AM

Guide Rod waiting at home for me. I'll have a nice range report with pics posted in the next few days.

**Old School** · 03-30-2007, 03:46 PM

Should you have a question or concern with it...

Q: I recently received the Tungsten Guide Rod I ordered for my XD45ACP Service model. This guide rod included a 21# spring. I believe I received the wrong spring, as I cannot get the slide onto the frame with the rod and spring installed.
A: The spring you received is correct. Because this is a stout spring, you will need to force the slide back by hand, allowing you to "close" the take-down lever. Once the slide is closed, and during use, the spring will collapse a bit, making this process easier moving forward. The trick with the XD45ACP Service model is finding a spring that is stout enough in order to give the spring some service life and to make the gun function as required.

nickb · 03-30-2007, 04:31 PM

I just got back from the range a couple hours ago. I have about 125 rounds through my 45 compact and the CC guide rod. (450 rounds total)

It feels better with the CC to me & worked perfectly. Combined with the shooting advice I received on this web site, the center of my targets are beginning to take some abuse at 15 yards. Follow up shots felt very comfortable.

What Old School just posted is exactly correct.

I'd buy it again.

Nick

Richie03XD · 04-01-2007, 11:07 AM

I am awaiting the arrival of a new spring. The original spring would not bring the pistol to full battery and coil end overlapped at one end.

Richie03XD · 04-08-2007, 11:59 AM

I have installed the new spring and put 150 rnds through the weapon. The slide lock engages easier and the pistol comes to full battery now.

The XD-45ACP Service Canyon Creek Tungsten Guide Rod is awesome! Follow up shots are much more consistant and the gun has a more balanced feel to it.

72shorty · 04-12-2007, 05:46 PM

What is the weight of the OEM guide rod spring? I presume 21lbs. Has anyone shot IPSC with downloaded reloads using the 18 or 16lb spring?

Thx.

P_PAC · 04-18-2007, 09:52 AM

Old school, When do you suppose to get some more CC tungstain rod in? I've been waiting to place an order.

Thanks

**Old School** · 04-18-2007, 05:36 PM

As quickly as Rich can get some material and find the time to turn some out. We should have some near the end of the month.

P_PAC · 04-18-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

As quickly as Rich can get some material and find the time to turn some out. We should have some near the end of the month.

Thanks for info, aren't you suppose to be on vacation?

03-30-2007, 10:29 AM	#12
Richie03XD XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Posts: 84	Guide Rod waiting at home for me. I'll have a nice range report with pics posted in the next few days. __________________ XD-9 SC TFO Springer Sear & Bar XD-45ACP Service Springer Sear & Bar CC Tungsten GR Browning Citori U&O 12GA

03-30-2007, 03:46 PM	#13
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	Should you have a question or concern with it... Q: I recently received the Tungsten Guide Rod I ordered for my XD45ACP Service model. This guide rod included a 21# spring. I believe I received the wrong spring, as I cannot get the slide onto the frame with the rod and spring installed. A: The spring you received is correct. Because this is a stout spring, you will need to force the slide back by hand, allowing you to "close" the take-down lever. Once the slide is closed, and during use, the spring will collapse a bit, making this process easier moving forward. The trick with the XD45ACP Service model is finding a spring that is stout enough in order to give the spring some service life and to make the gun function as required. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

03-30-2007, 04:31 PM	#14
nickb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,718	I just got back from the range a couple hours ago. I have about 125 rounds through my 45 compact and the CC guide rod. (450 rounds total) It feels better with the CC to me & worked perfectly. Combined with the shooting advice I received on this web site, the center of my targets are beginning to take some abuse at 15 yards. Follow up shots felt very comfortable. What Old School just posted is exactly correct. I'd buy it again. Nick __________________ No PM sent..... But the average human can travel 21 feet in just about one second.

04-01-2007, 11:07 AM	#15
Richie03XD XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Posts: 84	I am awaiting the arrival of a new spring. The original spring would not bring the pistol to full battery and coil end overlapped at one end. __________________ XD-9 SC TFO Springer Sear & Bar XD-45ACP Service Springer Sear & Bar CC Tungsten GR Browning Citori U&O 12GA

04-08-2007, 11:59 AM	#16
Richie03XD XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Posts: 84	I have installed the new spring and put 150 rnds through the weapon. The slide lock engages easier and the pistol comes to full battery now. The XD-45ACP Service Canyon Creek Tungsten Guide Rod is awesome! Follow up shots are much more consistant and the gun has a more balanced feel to it. __________________ XD-9 SC TFO Springer Sear & Bar XD-45ACP Service Springer Sear & Bar CC Tungsten GR Browning Citori U&O 12GA Last edited by Richie03XD; 04-08-2007 at 10:55 PM.

04-12-2007, 05:46 PM	#17
72shorty XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 80	What is the weight of the OEM guide rod spring? I presume 21lbs. Has anyone shot IPSC with downloaded reloads using the 18 or 16lb spring? Thx. __________________ Bible believing, America loving, truck driving, XD carrying, country boy.

04-18-2007, 09:52 AM	#18
P_PAC XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 208	Old school, When do you suppose to get some more CC tungstain rod in? I've been waiting to place an order. Thanks __________________ Texas XD Practical Shooters Association

04-18-2007, 05:36 PM	#19
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	As quickly as Rich can get some material and find the time to turn some out. We should have some near the end of the month. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

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