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RJ98 · 06-14-2007, 05:57 AM

I just received a Factory new XD-45 tact. When I try to eject a loaded magazine, the button is very stiff on both sides. I have to adjust my grip and forcefully push the button to eject the magazine. Is this common? Does this ease up with use? It only happens with a loaded magazine. Empty mags are no problem.

By the way...I have been waiting since January 07 for my Bi-tone tac xd-45. I found one on Gunbroker and had to call my local gunshop to tell them I was tired of waiting and was going to order one online. 6 months is ridiculous. Gunbroker is the way to go! Glad to be on this forum!

Richie03XD · 06-14-2007, 06:05 AM

My XD-45ACP Service takes some effort to release the magazine. The more rounds that are in the magazine the harder it is to drop the mag. A full mag containing 13 rounds is by far the hardest to eject.

maverick7340 · 06-14-2007, 06:08 AM

That is normal. My new XD45c does that. Try just pushing up on the bottom of the mag to help release the tension from the full mag. The slide is pushing down on the mag creating the tension.

MrWallabie · 06-14-2007, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RJ98

I just received a Factory new XD-45 tact. When I try to eject a loaded magazine, the button is very stiff on both sides. I have to adjust my grip and forcefully push the button to eject the magazine. Is this common? Does this ease up with use? It only happens with a loaded magazine. Empty mags are no problem.

Give it a while. Mine was just as hard as yours. After a few hundred rounds of loading and reloading it seems easier to release the mag both empty and full.

-Mr.Wallabie

SpringfieldXD.40 · 06-14-2007, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MrWallabie

Give it a while. Mine was just as hard as yours. After a few hundred rounds of loading and reloading it seems easier to release the mag both empty and full.

-Mr.Wallabie

+1----> You are good to go!

Uncle Giggles · 06-14-2007, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MrWallabie

Give it a while. Mine was just as hard as yours. After a few hundred rounds of loading and reloading it seems easier to release the mag both empty and full.

-Mr.Wallabie

Exactly. After ~~1100 rounds mine is much easier to eject now.

sa-xd9shooter · 06-14-2007, 07:42 AM

Yep...you got a lemon...sorry, you'll need to send it to me...I'll dispose of it for ya'.

D_Fence · 06-14-2007, 07:45 AM

Its fine. I sort of like the idea that a full mag won't
release easily, especially since many holsters don't cover the mag-release button.

Myk9noseknows · 06-14-2007, 09:28 AM

It's normal to have stiff spring in those areas. My XD45C is so stiff, I can hardly rack the slide! Guess i have an excuse to go break her in with several hundred rounds.

dasanii19 · 06-14-2007, 09:41 AM

normal..

06-14-2007, 05:57 AM	#1
RJ98 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 17	new XD-do I have a lemon? I just received a Factory new XD-45 tact. When I try to eject a loaded magazine, the button is very stiff on both sides. I have to adjust my grip and forcefully push the button to eject the magazine. Is this common? Does this ease up with use? It only happens with a loaded magazine. Empty mags are no problem. By the way...I have been waiting since January 07 for my Bi-tone tac xd-45. I found one on Gunbroker and had to call my local gunshop to tell them I was tired of waiting and was going to order one online. 6 months is ridiculous. Gunbroker is the way to go! Glad to be on this forum!

06-14-2007, 06:05 AM	#2
Richie03XD XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Posts: 84	My XD-45ACP Service takes some effort to release the magazine. The more rounds that are in the magazine the harder it is to drop the mag. A full mag containing 13 rounds is by far the hardest to eject. __________________ XD-9 SC TFO Springer Sear & Bar XD-45ACP Service Springer Sear & Bar CC Tungsten GR Browning Citori U&O 12GA

06-14-2007, 06:08 AM	#3
maverick7340 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: OKC, Oklahoma Posts: 27	That is normal. My new XD45c does that. Try just pushing up on the bottom of the mag to help release the tension from the full mag. The slide is pushing down on the mag creating the tension. __________________ Springfield Armory XD45c Ruger KP95PR15 9mm Bersa Thunder 380

06-14-2007, 07:42 AM	#7
sa-xd9shooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Jordan, Utah Posts: 383	Yep...you got a lemon...sorry, you'll need to send it to me...I'll dispose of it for ya'. __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Guns kill people just like fish need bicycles.

06-14-2007, 09:41 AM	#10
dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,521	normal.. __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

06-14-2007, 07:45 AM	#8
D_Fence XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,204	Its fine. I sort of like the idea that a full mag won't release easily, especially since many holsters don't cover the mag-release button.

06-14-2007, 09:28 AM	#9
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,890	It's normal to have stiff spring in those areas. My XD45C is so stiff, I can hardly rack the slide! Guess i have an excuse to go break her in with several hundred rounds.

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