Is my XD45c has a problem? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

kestak · 05-14-2007, 04:59 AM

Greetings,

Here are some pictures of my XD. Check how the srping rod front plate is extruding. On my Taurus, it is in contact with the front of the gun. I disassembled the gun to show some picts of the rod too.

This gun was not fired yet(maybe the one or 2 rounds at the factory). Does your XD show this same peculiar carracteristic? Do I have to be concerned?

http://picasaweb.google.com/kestak/XD45Problem

Thank you

maverick7340 · 05-14-2007, 05:05 AM

I just bought my XD45 yesterday and mine does the same thing so it might be normal. I haven't shot mine yet either.

I've been cycling the gun and dry firing and haven't noticed any problems.

**NC Dave** · 05-14-2007, 05:13 AM

It is normal.

Tally XD · 05-14-2007, 05:13 AM

That is normal with a stock guide rod.

Ishpeck · 05-14-2007, 05:31 AM

Yes, nothing to worry about. 'Tis designed that way.

orangevol · 05-14-2007, 07:32 AM

I was also concerned and called SA customer service after I looked at the visual difference between the 4" & 5". He explained the difference in the compressed spring guide rod on the 4" and the 1911 style spring & guide rod on the 5". He said it is totally normal for the 4" to stick out appx 1/16".

ZIgMund · 05-14-2007, 08:44 AM

that is part of the design of the pistol. the reason the guide rod sicks out is for very close defense. if you stick the gun in someones gut, the guide rod keeps their body from pushing the slide back enough to stop the weapon from firing.

malkore · 05-14-2007, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZIgMund

that is part of the design of the pistol. the reason the guide rod sicks out is for very close defense. if you stick the gun in someones gut, the guide rod keeps their body from pushing the slide back enough to stop the weapon from firing.

correct. technical term is "Stand off device"

05-14-2007, 04:59 AM	#1
kestak XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 136	Is my XD45c has a problem? Greetings, Here are some pictures of my XD. Check how the srping rod front plate is extruding. On my Taurus, it is in contact with the front of the gun. I disassembled the gun to show some picts of the rod too. This gun was not fired yet(maybe the one or 2 rounds at the factory). Does your XD show this same peculiar carracteristic? Do I have to be concerned? http://picasaweb.google.com/kestak/XD45Problem Thank you

05-14-2007, 05:13 AM	#3
NC Dave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,362	It is normal. __________________ NRA Life Member

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Tally XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,204	That is normal with a stock guide rod. __________________ You have a right to self defense! Vote *AGAINST* Obama!! ----------------------------------------- 2007 XD.45ACP Service (black) Mega "Gator" AR-15 5.56mm Remington 870 Tactical

05-14-2007, 05:31 AM	#5
Ishpeck XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 3,771	Yes, nothing to worry about. 'Tis designed that way. __________________ Fire. Fire is the solution. Politics is ugly. Fire is pretty. Seems like a good trade to me. http://www.ishpeck.net/

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05-14-2007, 05:05 AM	#2
maverick7340 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: OKC, Oklahoma Posts: 27	I just bought my XD45 yesterday and mine does the same thing so it might be normal. I haven't shot mine yet either. I've been cycling the gun and dry firing and haven't noticed any problems.

05-14-2007, 07:32 AM	#6
orangevol XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 55	I was also concerned and called SA customer service after I looked at the visual difference between the 4" & 5". He explained the difference in the compressed spring guide rod on the 4" and the 1911 style spring & guide rod on the 5". He said it is totally normal for the 4" to stick out appx 1/16".

05-14-2007, 08:44 AM	#7
ZIgMund XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 6	that is part of the design of the pistol. the reason the guide rod sicks out is for very close defense. if you stick the gun in someones gut, the guide rod keeps their body from pushing the slide back enough to stop the weapon from firing.