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xdstcred · 12-31-2007, 04:18 AM

I bought my first xd this weekend- a very gently used 4" xd-45. There's one minor problem-it takes a lot of muscle to operate the mag release with the slide closed. Its a tad easier to operate with the slide locked open, but it still takes more effort than any pistol I've ever owned.

Is this normal or not? I'll probably just live with it for now and see if it loosens up with some use. Any ideas?

mildot_sniper · 12-31-2007, 09:59 AM

If you are referring to a full mag, then this is normal.

**XDONBOARD** · 12-31-2007, 10:09 AM

Welcome to both of you!

Tom Dunn · 12-31-2007, 10:29 AM

My new XD release is the same way. I need to cant the gun slightly to bear heavily enough on the release........

Ajcrash · 12-31-2007, 10:56 AM

Welcome.

When I ran a search on "stiff mag release" I got about 170 results in 5 pages; some of those will surely fit the question you are asking.

Phoenixd45 · 12-31-2007, 04:30 PM

When i got mine i noticed it was stiff. I just kept putting the mag in and then releasing it. That really helped me get used to it, its not an issue anymore. Just give yourself some time with the gun.

Zesty · 01-01-2008, 05:56 PM

If you are experiencing this with a full magazine then that is normal. To make the release easier, simply push upwards on the mag and this will relieve the pressure and allow you to drop even a full magazine easily. Good luck.

12-31-2007, 04:18 AM	#1
xdstcred XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Flint, MI Posts: 5	stiff mag release I bought my first xd this weekend- a very gently used 4" xd-45. There's one minor problem-it takes a lot of muscle to operate the mag release with the slide closed. Its a tad easier to operate with the slide locked open, but it still takes more effort than any pistol I've ever owned. Is this normal or not? I'll probably just live with it for now and see if it loosens up with some use. Any ideas?

12-31-2007, 10:09 AM	#3
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,523	Welcome to both of you! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

12-31-2007, 10:56 AM	#5
Ajcrash XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,216	Welcome. When I ran a search on "stiff mag release" I got about 170 results in 5 pages; some of those will surely fit the question you are asking. __________________ "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps." Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

01-01-2008, 05:56 PM	#7
Zesty XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19	Are you doing this w/ full mag? If you are experiencing this with a full magazine then that is normal. To make the release easier, simply push upwards on the mag and this will relieve the pressure and allow you to drop even a full magazine easily. Good luck.

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12-31-2007, 09:59 AM	#2
mildot_sniper XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	If you are referring to a full mag, then this is normal.

12-31-2007, 10:29 AM	#4
Tom Dunn XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 23	My new XD release is the same way. I need to cant the gun slightly to bear heavily enough on the release........

12-31-2007, 04:30 PM	#6
Phoenixd45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Memphis,Tn Posts: 235	When i got mine i noticed it was stiff. I just kept putting the mag in and then releasing it. That really helped me get used to it, its not an issue anymore. Just give yourself some time with the gun.