XD45ACP 4", recoil spring? guide rod? WHY WHY WHY?

[englandcrown]

Hello gun geeks. Does anybody know of an aftermarket recoil spring (and guide rod?) for the XD45ACP 4" service model? I'm looking for one that has a lighter spring than the factory 23,000#'r.


Thanks

[Chapie+]

Originally Posted by englandcrown

Hello gun geeks. Does anybody know of an aftermarket recoil spring (and guide rod?) for the XD45ACP 4" service model? I'm looking for one that has a lighter spring than the factory 23,000#'r. Thanks

I have an XD 4" .45 Service. So I have to ask, why do you want to replace the recoil spring and guide rod?

As for where to find them look in the sponsor section on the main page for ideas.

Chapie+

[chrisxd45t]

Originally Posted by Chapie+

I have an XD 4" .45 Service. So I have to ask, why do you want to replace the recoil spring and guide rod?

As for where to find them look in the sponsor section on the main page for ideas.

Chapie+

+1 for checking the sponsors.
And, to answer your question as to why someone would want to do this, with a guide rod and several different springs you can tune your gun to different loads or simply use a slightly heavier spring to reduced slide impact on the frame, ect.

[englandcrown]

Originally Posted by Chapie+

I have an XD 4" .45 Service. So I have to ask, why do you want to replace the recoil spring and guide rod?

As for where to find them look in the sponsor section on the main page for ideas.

Chapie+

Because the stock spring is freaking heavy! I just wanted something a little lighter.

[dosei]

Originally Posted by englandcrown

Because the stock spring is freaking heavy! I just wanted something a little lighter.

Unless you are shooting "mouse fart" (very low power) reloads, swapping out the recoil spring with a lighter one will damage the gun.

[englandcrown]

Originally Posted by dosei

Unless you are shooting "mouse fart" (very low power) reloads, swapping out the recoil spring with a lighter one will damage the gun.

Damage, how? The only thing a spring will do if it's "too" light is not cycle properly.

[rgeliske]

Originally Posted by dosei

Unless you are shooting "mouse fart" (very low power) reloads, swapping out the recoil spring with a lighter one will damage the gun.

I think I would like to see some proof of damage. Changing springs in Semi Autos is a tried and true method for adjusting the slide speed and force when using different cartridge loads. It is the most common method for tuning a gun to a particular bullet load. The spring installed on most new pistol is usually a bit on the heavy side for use with a wide spectrum of store bought cartridges. The factory spring weight allows for variation from different bullet suppliers but may not be the best set up for the competition shooter or more important the high speed hollow point defense round. As for the one piece guide rod there are many who feel it is more reliable compare to the two piece guide rod. Without question it is far easier to change springs with the one piece rod and polished stainless steel just plain looks sexy.

[dosei]

The spring decelerates the slide and thus reduces the impact force generated when the slide reaches the end of it's travel rearward. Put in a real lightweight spring just because it makes the slide easier to cycle by hand, and then shoot a lot of +P, and your subjecting the gun to a lot more abuse. Yes, changing springs is a tried and true method for dialing in a gun to a certain load, but changing out a recoil spring simply to make the gun easier to cycle by hand is not necessarily wise. Based on the input from the OP, it appeared that the only reason was to make the gun easier to cycle by hand.

[happygunner]

Wolff GunSprings Home Page

Contact them and ask about a spring for the weight you want. Then just install it yourself. Oh good luck.

[trelane]

Originally Posted by dosei

The spring decelerates the slide and thus reduces the impact force generated when the slide reaches the end of it's travel rearward. Put in a real lightweight spring just because it makes the slide easier to cycle by hand, and then shoot a lot of +P, and your subjecting the gun to a lot more abuse. Yes, changing springs is a tried and true method for dialing in a gun to a certain load, but changing out a recoil spring simply to make the gun easier to cycle by hand is not necessarily wise. Based on the input from the OP, it appeared that the only reason was to make the gun easier to cycle by hand.

I can do nothing but amplify dosei's point as well made and well stated. I can also tell you there are no aftermarket springs or rods for the Service 45ACP at this time, not even from our sponsors who are otherwise amazing beyond description. (Pay up Old_School! )