Do we really need a Don Rod Setup for the XD45 ACP?

[kraigster414]

I am just curious. Don, feel free to chime in. Haven't heard much on the XD 45ACP project of late.

I have the Don Rod setup in my XD40 Service, and it continues to work well in terms of managing recoil and accelerating my follow up shots depending on what ammo/load I am firing. My question is....do we really need for the XD45ACP? 'Seems to me that the factory recoil spring assembly works just fine. 'Wondering what other folks have to say on this. Is there really something to be gained by switching? Recoil on the XD45 ACP is more a "whoof" vs. a "wack" and there lies the difference. Thanks.

Please understand that I think Don has done an excellent job with the XD40 (plus he's a great guy). 'Just trying to get educated here.

[jalley]

I'm wanting one for the .45, but not for changing the recoil. I like being able to change out the spring weights depending on what type of load I'm shooting. The factory spring is a little heavy for shooting light loads, which tends to cause some feeding issues for me from time to time.

[xd357]

I would like one just for the simplicity of it.
Less moving parts and I like the added look of stainless.



Matt

[Don]

I don't always think we need them, we just want them.

For the Tactical the clone rod will just add weight and be stainless. Some will like this.

For the Tactical with the skinny rod, you will have a wide range of springs to tailor for loads as some have inidcated. This one wil have a bit of a shallow cup to contain the spring end. Without the cup, it was damn near impossible to get the rod into the bushing. Once the rod is installed the cup is not needed as the rod is controlling the spring, so just a shallow cup will do. There is plenty of room for springs so I can be more generous on some of the dimensions. I am sending out prototypes on Monday that wil help refine dimensions. I have tediously measured and recorded all of the dimensions so if there are any issues I can see exactly what was in use.

For the Service this removes the dual captive assembly and again lets the user play with spring weights. I have a few more prototypes going out Monday too but this one is almost ready to go. I just wish there was a known spring that did not require trimming to fit, but most of the people going for this will not mind trimming a coil or two.

I think that the .45s are already sprung nicely and are not begging for different springs, but being able to tailor the slide speed for reloads or some power extremes will be nice.

[kraigster414]

Thanks Don. This is what I wanted to hear.

[Arkansas]

I want a DGR so I can install a heavier spring on my XD45 Service for 45 Super loads. I am also waiting on a 5" barrel from somebody - anybody! This way, by installing a 5" barrel and a super heavy spring, I should have a full potential 45 Super and/or a nice carry piece by just changing the barrel! It may look funny with the 5", but this would be a kick ass set up!

[WARHEAD'Z]

Originally Posted by Arkansas

I want a DGR so I can install a heavier spring on my XD45 Service for 45 Super loads. I am also waiting on a 5" barrel from somebody - anybody! This way, by installing a 5" barrel and a super heavy spring, I should have a full potential 45 Super and/or a nice carry piece by just changing the barrel! It may look funny with the 5", but this would be a kick ass set up!

For about the same amount of money that you would spend rigging up a Service model, why not just buy an XD .45ACP Tactical and have the whole gun? They are beginning to be more commonly available.

[Arkansas]

Originally Posted by WARHEAD'Z

For about the same amount of money that you would spend rigging up a Service model, why not just buy an XD .45ACP Tactical and have the whole gun? They are beginning to be more commonly available.

About $150 for a barrel and $25 for a DGR (<$200 total). That's much less than a new $525+ Tac. I'd love to have one, but that is just not an option right now.