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jacob.sebens · 02-23-2007, 02:30 PM

Bought a set for my wife...I'd been wanting a set for a while, but recently switched to carrying an HK USPc, so I couldn't get a set for that.

I'll be putting them on her XD9SC in about 2 weeks...any tips other than "soak the slide in lube", "leave the slide in the freezer", and "Left to Right"?

Neomet · 02-23-2007, 06:47 PM

Yeah............ gunsmith.

Given the large number of knowledgable folks who have attempted the DIY route and had, ahem, less than optimal results accompanied by new and interesting combinations of cuss words I think the $25 to have a 'smith do it is money well spent.

AbNo · 02-23-2007, 11:28 PM

Yeah, I was suprised when I was quoeted ~$20 to do this.

And he said they could do it while I wait....

jonny4523 · 02-23-2007, 11:36 PM

Yea, but I've also heard many smiths having trouble with XDs also. I even remember a recent thread that said something about a broken tool! F you do it yourself, I do know that they only come out one way (only to the left, or only to the right), but I don't remember which.

Good luck.

jacob.sebens · 02-24-2007, 06:14 AM

I emailed Springfield to ask about the left-right or right-left thing. Haven't gotten a response yet.

The more I think about it, I've got the tools and the necessary mechanical experience...and if I've got the cojones to do a grip chop, I should be able to screw up my courage and do this.

02-23-2007, 02:30 PM	#1
jacob.sebens XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 228	I gave in Bought a set for my wife...I'd been wanting a set for a while, but recently switched to carrying an HK USPc, so I couldn't get a set for that. I'll be putting them on her XD9SC in about 2 weeks...any tips other than "soak the slide in lube", "leave the slide in the freezer", and "Left to Right"? __________________ "Give up! You are surrounded by an army of 12 thousand soldiers. (turns to camera) It's an old military ploy we call lying." - Darkwing Duck

02-23-2007, 06:47 PM	#2
Neomet XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Made it to Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,402	Yeah............ gunsmith. Given the large number of knowledgable folks who have attempted the DIY route and had, ahem, less than optimal results accompanied by new and interesting combinations of cuss words I think the $25 to have a 'smith do it is money well spent. __________________ Who said that? Who the freak said that? Who's the slimy little communist $hit, twinkle-toed rocksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant? Nobody, huh? The fairy freaking godmother said it. Out-freaking-standing. I will PT you all until you freaking die!

02-23-2007, 11:36 PM	#4
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,140	Yea, but I've also heard many smiths having trouble with XDs also. I even remember a recent thread that said something about a broken tool! F you do it yourself, I do know that they only come out one way (only to the left, or only to the right), but I don't remember which. Good luck. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR -Benelli M2 New bird gun NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

02-24-2007, 06:14 AM	#5
jacob.sebens XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 228	I emailed Springfield to ask about the left-right or right-left thing. Haven't gotten a response yet. The more I think about it, I've got the tools and the necessary mechanical experience...and if I've got the cojones to do a grip chop, I should be able to screw up my courage and do this. __________________ "Give up! You are surrounded by an army of 12 thousand soldiers. (turns to camera) It's an old military ploy we call lying." - Darkwing Duck

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02-23-2007, 11:28 PM	#3
AbNo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 362	Yeah, I was suprised when I was quoeted ~$20 to do this. And he said they could do it while I wait....