[Squid159]

I dropped my beatiful xd9 service model and slightly bent the recoil assembly. Could I safely shoot my piece or should I get a new recoil assembly.
I'm new to the forum and would appreciate any advice.
Thanks in advance.

 

[sschrick]

a picture would help. not sure what part actually got bent

 

[Squid159]

The gun fell on the front of the barrel. Sorry no pic.

 

[sschrick]

so just the exposed end cap of the recoil spring assembly got bent. . .or the entire assembly got bent from the impact?

 

[Squid159]

so just the exposed end cap of the recoil spring assembly got bent. . .or the entire assembly got bent from the impact?

That's correct. Only the part that sticks out of the front of the pistol.

 

[sschrick]

should be no harm still shooting the pistol

 

[Squid159]

Gonna give it a shot. Literally. Thanks.

 

[HawkeyeJireh]

Does it still move and function normally when you cycle it by hand?

 

[Squid159]

Does it still move and function normally when you cycle it by hand?

Yeah. I dryfire it with nothing strange going on. Seems good to go its probably just cosmetic damage but I want to be certain before I shoot it.

 

[Squid159]

Put 100 rounds through Mirko with no problems.

 

[ajamesp51]

You can buy a new one from Springfield or gent a full length guide rod.

 

[Squid159]

It appears to be only superficial as I tested it out and it worked like a champ.
Its only very slightly bent and you probably wouldn't even notice unless you actually knew about it.
Still gonna keep it in mind though. Thanks.