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AlaskaXD · 05-13-2008, 06:49 PM

I've put about 2000 rounds of mostly American Eagle and UMC FMJ ammo through my 45 service compact without one single issue.

I recently purchased some Buffalo Bore 230 grain +P FMJFN and had my first issues. Upon racking the first round I had an FTFeed. I racked another round and with no problem but had two more before I finished one 13 round mag.

The bullets are nose up and seem to be catching on the feed ramp. The bullets that did not feed had a small mark in the surface of the copper jacket possibly from contact with the ramp?

Any similar issues out there? Any advice?

Thanks in advance.

XD9Sub · 05-14-2008, 07:27 AM

Not really unusual for FTFs with FN, SWC, and some brands of JHPs. The XD isn't as finicky as most 1911s, but there are some bullet designs which just don't play well. This isn't universal, some XDs shoot bullet designs which others have a problem shooting reliably. Just find the bullets which work best for your gun, and stick with those, that's what I do. I shoot mostly Blazer Brass, WWB for range and Win Ranger or Gold Dots for PD. All work 100% in all 3 of my XD45s.

Ishpeck · 05-14-2008, 08:44 AM

Like this?

I called Springfield when that happened. They said to send it in. They polished the feed ramp and it hasn't happened since.

AlaskaXD · 05-14-2008, 10:48 AM

Thank you XD9Sub and Ishpek for you feedback. It's always appreciated. The pics from Ishpek are identical to my situation. Maybe I'll try to polish the feedramp. If it doesn't help then I'll just have to stay away from this particular ammo.

lbreevesii · 05-14-2008, 10:52 AM

I had my first couple of ftf's. Had 3-4 out of a couple hundred rounds one day. It may have been a mag releated issue though. I noticed that one of my new mags(xd accessory pack) has the follower sticking up a bit farther than the other ones do. I need to check on it with my caliper. The round would kinda nose up and get jammed up and have the slide hit the side of the casing causing it to dent.

Bree · 05-14-2008, 02:04 PM

Check your mags to see if the back of the mag is still straight or puffed out. Check the mag's feed lips to make sure they are not bent. Compare the mags to a new one to be sure.

lbreevesii · 05-15-2008, 06:10 AM

didn't check the back but I measured the feed lips of all of mine and they were all within .005" of eachother

Bree · 05-15-2008, 01:14 PM

Some people who have had feed failures report that the back of the mag bulged contributing to the failure. SA has replaced the mags in these cases and the FTF's/FTE's have disappeared.

05-13-2008, 06:49 PM	#1
AlaskaXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Talkeetna, Alaska Posts: 156	First Failure to Feed I've put about 2000 rounds of mostly American Eagle and UMC FMJ ammo through my 45 service compact without one single issue. I recently purchased some Buffalo Bore 230 grain +P FMJFN and had my first issues. Upon racking the first round I had an FTFeed. I racked another round and with no problem but had two more before I finished one 13 round mag. The bullets are nose up and seem to be catching on the feed ramp. The bullets that did not feed had a small mark in the surface of the copper jacket possibly from contact with the ramp? Any similar issues out there? Any advice? Thanks in advance. __________________ Tim XD 45 ACP Service Compact

05-14-2008, 07:27 AM	#2
XD9Sub XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 999	Not really unusual for FTFs with FN, SWC, and some brands of JHPs. The XD isn't as finicky as most 1911s, but there are some bullet designs which just don't play well. This isn't universal, some XDs shoot bullet designs which others have a problem shooting reliably. Just find the bullets which work best for your gun, and stick with those, that's what I do. I shoot mostly Blazer Brass, WWB for range and Win Ranger or Gold Dots for PD. All work 100% in all 3 of my XD45s. __________________ "We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free" Ronald Reagan, June 6th, 1984, Normandy France Øbama '08

05-14-2008, 08:44 AM	#3
Ishpeck XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 4,024	Like this? I called Springfield when that happened. They said to send it in. They polished the feed ramp and it hasn't happened since. __________________ When given a chance to issue letters of marque and reprisal against Bin Laden, Congress voted against it and instead, voted the Patriot Act into law. Tells you who they think their real enemies are. http://www.ishpeck.net/

05-14-2008, 10:48 AM	#4
AlaskaXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Talkeetna, Alaska Posts: 156	Maybe I'll try to polish the feedramp Thank you XD9Sub and Ishpek for you feedback. It's always appreciated. The pics from Ishpek are identical to my situation. Maybe I'll try to polish the feedramp. If it doesn't help then I'll just have to stay away from this particular ammo. __________________ Tim XD 45 ACP Service Compact

05-14-2008, 10:52 AM	#5
lbreevesii XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 118	I had my first couple of ftf's. Had 3-4 out of a couple hundred rounds one day. It may have been a mag releated issue though. I noticed that one of my new mags(xd accessory pack) has the follower sticking up a bit farther than the other ones do. I need to check on it with my caliper. The round would kinda nose up and get jammed up and have the slide hit the side of the casing causing it to dent. __________________ ~Happiness is a warm gun~ XD .45 ACP Compact

05-14-2008, 02:04 PM	#6
Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,260 Blog Entries: 5	Check your mags to see if the back of the mag is still straight or puffed out. Check the mag's feed lips to make sure they are not bent. Compare the mags to a new one to be sure. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! I support McCain-Palin with CA$H!

05-15-2008, 06:10 AM	#7
lbreevesii XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 118	didn't check the back but I measured the feed lips of all of mine and they were all within .005" of eachother __________________ ~Happiness is a warm gun~ XD .45 ACP Compact

05-15-2008, 01:14 PM	#8
Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,260 Blog Entries: 5	Some people who have had feed failures report that the back of the mag bulged contributing to the failure. SA has replaced the mags in these cases and the FTF's/FTE's have disappeared. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! I support McCain-Palin with CA$H!

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