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silverado06 · 12-14-2007, 06:20 PM

Im having some problems with my guide rod, the end that rests on the barrel is getting some marking, some of it where you can feel the marks. I have some pics but they arent that good. Any feedback would be great, thanks guys or gals.

silverado06 · 12-14-2007, 06:54 PM

i know the pics arent great, but does anyone elses look like its getting beat to crap?

Kaboom · 12-14-2007, 07:43 PM

the pics are too out of focus, back off on the pic distance a bit.
BUT it looks like what you have is about like mine, dont worry about it, it's probly fine and if it isnt Springfield will make it right.

Don · 12-14-2007, 07:51 PM

My up and close close vision is pretty bad, so those pictures looked normal to me!

And so did the rod. If you are curious what happens, remove your slide and flip the takedown lever down, then stick the rod end into the locking block and see how it sets. It is going to wander around a bit in there and knock against the edges under use. It should never end up with deep gouges, but it going to show some banging around marks.

rgeliske · 12-15-2007, 05:35 AM

With the pictures you have it looks pretty normal to me. It will get some abrasions bumping around on the barrel. Not to worry.

12-14-2007, 06:20 PM	#1
silverado06 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Friendswood TX Posts: 4	guide rod? Im having some problems with my guide rod, the end that rests on the barrel is getting some marking, some of it where you can feel the marks. I have some pics but they arent that good. Any feedback would be great, thanks guys or gals. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12-14-2007, 06:54 PM	#2
silverado06 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Friendswood TX Posts: 4	i know the pics arent great, but does anyone elses look like its getting beat to crap? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12-14-2007, 07:43 PM	#3
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,584	the pics are too out of focus, back off on the pic distance a bit. BUT it looks like what you have is about like mine, dont worry about it, it's probly fine and if it isnt Springfield will make it right. __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

12-14-2007, 07:51 PM	#4
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,269	My up and close close vision is pretty bad, so those pictures looked normal to me! And so did the rod. If you are curious what happens, remove your slide and flip the takedown lever down, then stick the rod end into the locking block and see how it sets. It is going to wander around a bit in there and knock against the edges under use. It should never end up with deep gouges, but it going to show some banging around marks. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

12-15-2007, 05:35 AM	#5
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,889	With the pictures you have it looks pretty normal to me. It will get some abrasions bumping around on the barrel. Not to worry. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Taurus 617 357

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