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Knightslugger · 06-25-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOFH

Are you 100% sure the spring in your magazine is installed correctly?

At least with the 9mm magazines, you can install the spring so its not seated correctly and the plastic 'pusher' will get cocked a little sideways at the top of the travel preventing the slide release from being pushed up to catch the slide.

When it fails to lock open, pull the mag out and look at it...is the little lip that is supposed to push the slide stop up sitting high enough in the magazine to push on it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBHorne

This would be my suggestion as well. If the mags are inserted backwards or upside down, it could cause the follower to sit at a slight angle.

Also, if your springs are old, maybe try another newer mag to see before replacing them in yours.

Everything regarding the magazines is on the up and up. the springs and followers are installed correctly.

as i have never demonstrated nor have been demonstrated a limp wrist discharge i am oblivious to it if that is indeed what's happening. but i like to think i have a firm grip on the pistol.

Mercmar · 06-25-2008, 09:35 AM

You can have a tight grip on your XD and still be limpwristing. If you let your wrists and/or elbows act as shock absorbers during firing, it can cause cycling problems.

Also, if your thumb is riding the slide (not touching any of the controls), you can slow the slide enough that it won't stay back after the last round.

Joeywhat · 06-25-2008, 09:41 AM

Have someone else shoot it.

If it still happens, time for a trip to SA.

Knightslugger · 06-30-2008, 10:14 AM

Thumbs. i feel so foolish.

Mercmar · 06-30-2008, 01:50 PM

But don't you feel great that it's an easy fix and not something wrong with the pistol?

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06-25-2008, 09:35 AM	#22
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,832	You can have a tight grip on your XD and still be limpwristing. If you let your wrists and/or elbows act as shock absorbers during firing, it can cause cycling problems. Also, if your thumb is riding the slide (not touching any of the controls), you can slow the slide enough that it won't stay back after the last round.

06-30-2008, 01:50 PM	#25
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,832	But don't you feel great that it's an easy fix and not something wrong with the pistol?