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**Glenn** · 10-14-2006, 06:07 AM

I think I read a while back that some of you guys were having trouble cycling SWC'c through the XD. Is this true ? Would some of you like to refresh my memory? Thanx in advance for any and all your help

19delta · 10-14-2006, 08:54 AM

I've shot a couple hundred Magtech 230gr SWC in my XD45. And had no trouble at all. I think some people have trouble when SWC's are reloaded.

rangemaster · 10-14-2006, 08:54 AM

Try a search of the forums...plenty of threads on this.

Here's one: desperate for some reloading advice.

Good luck/

Welding Rod · 10-14-2006, 12:03 PM

There is some good reading in that thread link above. And I agree with the poster who stated if you are feeding but not ejecting, your loads are likely just too light. Obviously you must watch for pressure signs before and during making small changes.

I used to shoot thousands and thousands of this load in my 1911s:
200 gr SWC, 5.1 gr W231, and OAL of 1.255 to 1.260.

I noticed my seating length is a little longer than some guys use in that thread. Anyhow I have always found that load worked well in 5 different factory stock 1911 based pistols I used to own (includes a full size Colt, Springfield Armory, and Kimber, and a Colt Officer's and a Colt Commander). I haven't tried it in my XD 45 yet, but plan to.

**Frenchy** · 10-14-2006, 12:38 PM

I have the 200gr. plated SWC's from Georgia Arms, and they don't work worth a damn in my XD. They seem to function fine however in the 1911 platform.

Welding Rod · 10-14-2006, 12:43 PM

Frenchy what kind of problems do you experience? What powder and weight? What OAL?

dale mcminnis · 10-14-2006, 12:45 PM

I had the same results as frenchy.

Welding Rod · 10-14-2006, 12:46 PM

Dale how about some specifics to help save some of us that plan to do this some load development time .... no sense in trying particulars that are known not to work.

**Frenchy** · 10-14-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welding Rod

Frenchy what kind of problems do you experience? What powder and weight? What OAL?

The gun seems to "short-cycle" with these loads. I figured it may be the lighter loads not overcoming the power of the recoil spring. It could also be that the ejected brass is catching the shoulder of the next round.
As these are GA's reloads, I don't have component specifics as to powder type and weight.

dale mcminnis · 10-14-2006, 01:17 PM

I'm not sure about the oal. I got rid of all the ones I had,but I tried max oal.,and min.oal the problem was when the spent brass was ejecting it would stop on the sharp ridge of the bullet (max oal.)or the sharp edge of the brass(min.oal.) 4.2gr. Bulleye.Thats about the best way I can explain it.

10-14-2006, 06:07 AM	#1
Glenn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 439	XD .45 ACP and SWC I think I read a while back that some of you guys were having trouble cycling SWC'c through the XD. Is this true ? Would some of you like to refresh my memory? Thanx in advance for any and all your help __________________ .40 XD Tactical Black Ruger P95 S&W model 19 Remington Model 870 Wing Master .45 ACP XD Tactical Bi-Tone Marlin 30/30

10-14-2006, 08:54 AM	#2
19delta XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10	I've shot a couple hundred Magtech 230gr SWC in my XD45. And had no trouble at all. I think some people have trouble when SWC's are reloaded. __________________ OIF Veteran 05-06 Kuwait, cedar II, Scania, BIAP, Anaconda, TQ, Ramadi, Kalsu, Warrior, Warhorse, Liberty, Camp Cortez, Taji, Camp Fallujah, Um Qsar, Basrah.

10-14-2006, 08:54 AM	#3
rangemaster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 200	Try a search of the forums...plenty of threads on this. Here's one: desperate for some reloading advice. Good luck/ __________________ Unload and show clear... http://www.crpcactionpistol.org Rangemaster Clatskanie Rifle & Pistol Club NRA-Certified Pistol Instructor Oregon CHL Instructor

10-14-2006, 12:03 PM	#4
Welding Rod XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16	There is some good reading in that thread link above. And I agree with the poster who stated if you are feeding but not ejecting, your loads are likely just too light. Obviously you must watch for pressure signs before and during making small changes. I used to shoot thousands and thousands of this load in my 1911s: 200 gr SWC, 5.1 gr W231, and OAL of 1.255 to 1.260. I noticed my seating length is a little longer than some guys use in that thread. Anyhow I have always found that load worked well in 5 different factory stock 1911 based pistols I used to own (includes a full size Colt, Springfield Armory, and Kimber, and a Colt Officer's and a Colt Commander). I haven't tried it in my XD 45 yet, but plan to. Last edited by Welding Rod : 10-14-2006 at 12:08 PM.

10-14-2006, 12:38 PM	#5
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 12,890	I have the 200gr. plated SWC's from Georgia Arms, and they don't work worth a damn in my XD. They seem to function fine however in the 1911 platform. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ 2008 Election..."Imbrace your ignorance, and vote your preference". It's quite simple, really... *If you vote for Obama, you are a fuking idiot. If you vote for McCain, you are a fuking idiot.* *If your vote is for the lessor of two evils, then you can be comforted knowing that you're less of a fuking idiot than the other guy! Because Fritz says so! RON PAUL IN 2008**

10-14-2006, 12:43 PM	#6
Welding Rod XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16	Frenchy what kind of problems do you experience? What powder and weight? What OAL?

10-14-2006, 12:45 PM	#7
dale mcminnis XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 109	semiwadcutters I had the same results as frenchy.

10-14-2006, 12:46 PM	#8
Welding Rod XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16	Dale how about some specifics to help save some of us that plan to do this some load development time .... no sense in trying particulars that are known not to work.

10-14-2006, 01:17 PM	#10
dale mcminnis XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 109	semiwadcutters I'm not sure about the oal. I got rid of all the ones I had,but I tried max oal.,and min.oal the problem was when the spent brass was ejecting it would stop on the sharp ridge of the bullet (max oal.)or the sharp edge of the brass(min.oal.) 4.2gr. Bulleye.Thats about the best way I can explain it.

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