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sherlockian · 02-01-2007, 10:55 AM

I remember seeing a few pics of a guy that swapped his slides and frames around. I was wondering if anyone else had done this and actually shot them. Could be interesting to buy the compact and tactical, and then have the service and compact tactical too.

Miguel · 02-01-2007, 01:44 PM

AKM is the guilty party.

66rambler · 02-03-2007, 06:21 AM

Very Interesting. If that works, all that those of us who own the service would have to do is by a replacement tactical slide and barrel, and have a two gun option.
I am very curious about this. I would think that there has to be frame differences between the two that would make them incompatable. If I am wrong, this would take off like wildfire!

66rambler

aequitasmurphy · 02-03-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 66rambler

I would think that there has to be frame differences between the two that would make them incompatable. If I am wrong, this would take off like wildfire!

Nope, they are interchangable

shipwreck · 02-03-2007, 07:21 AM

Be careful. As a gun shoots a lot, the slide and frame wear together. It's not a good idea to go switching parts and then shoot a lot. When U swop back, tolerances may not be as good.

Now, this is a lot bigger issue on an all metal gun than it would be on polymer framed guns. But, I personally wouldn't do it.

rgeliske · 02-03-2007, 07:56 AM

Biggest problem may be getting a tactical slide from Springfield with the parts policy.

jeepinbanditrider · 02-03-2007, 09:23 AM

that slide WILL NOT fit on a 3" Sub-compact. I tried to fit my 4" slide on my dads 3" frame and it wouldn't even go on the weapon. The barrels between the SC and the 4" don't interchange either the barell on the 3" slide is much thicker than the 4" barell and the 4" will just wobble arond inside the SC slide.

66rambler · 02-03-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shipwreck

Be careful. As a gun shoots a lot, the slide and frame wear together. It's not a good idea to go switching parts and then shoot a lot. When U swop back, tolerances may not be as good.

Now, this is a lot bigger issue on an all metal gun than it would be on polymer framed guns. But, I personally wouldn't do it.

Excellent point !

sherlockian · 02-03-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

that slide WILL NOT fit on a 3" Sub-compact. I tried to fit my 4" slide on my dads 3" frame and it wouldn't even go on the weapon. The barrels between the SC and the 4" don't interchange either the barell on the 3" slide is much thicker than the 4" barell and the 4" will just wobble arond inside the SC slide.

I was referring to the XD45s only, tactical and compact. I already have a service and was wondering compatibility. I have swapped around barrels and slides on a few of my glocks and they functioned fine.

02-01-2007, 10:55 AM	#1
sherlockian XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 3	Tactical slide on compact frame? I remember seeing a few pics of a guy that swapped his slides and frames around. I was wondering if anyone else had done this and actually shot them. Could be interesting to buy the compact and tactical, and then have the service and compact tactical too.

02-01-2007, 01:44 PM	#2
Miguel XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,869	AKM is the guilty party. __________________ Miguel Enjoying my XD .45ACP Tactical. need to break in my 870, and my wife's XDSC9. I carry my XD45 ACP Tactical, in a SuperTuck from CB. Very comfortable, easy to hide, easy to draw, and easy to reholster. Looking for an HDR*, either an AR-180B, or Kel-Tec FBR. HDR, Homeland Defense Rifle

02-03-2007, 06:21 AM	#3
66rambler XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 57	Very Interesting. If that works, all that those of us who own the service would have to do is by a replacement tactical slide and barrel, and have a two gun option. I am very curious about this. I would think that there has to be frame differences between the two that would make them incompatable. If I am wrong, this would take off like wildfire! 66rambler __________________ Freedom aint free ! Thank you Vets and current warriors!

02-03-2007, 07:21 AM	#5
shipwreck XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,339	Be careful. As a gun shoots a lot, the slide and frame wear together. It's not a good idea to go switching parts and then shoot a lot. When U swop back, tolerances may not be as good. Now, this is a lot bigger issue on an all metal gun than it would be on polymer framed guns. But, I personally wouldn't do it. __________________ - Visit: http://www.fnforum.net The ULTIMATE FN site!

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02-03-2007, 09:23 AM	#7
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,854	that slide WILL NOT fit on a 3" Sub-compact. I tried to fit my 4" slide on my dads 3" frame and it wouldn't even go on the weapon. The barrels between the SC and the 4" don't interchange either the barell on the 3" slide is much thicker than the 4" barell and the 4" will just wobble arond inside the SC slide.

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