XD / XD(M) Recoil Spring

Jan 2009
370
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Washington
So in cleaning my gun, I've been looking at the stock guide rod. I can't tell what it's made of, but it looks like thin metal with a cap welded on the end.

I started researching on the internet and apparently there's enough other people who wanted something "beefier" that there's an aftermarket now.

Found this website that has solid replacements, and even offers different weight springs for the various models:

SPRINGFIELD XD RECOIL GUIDE ROD & SPRINGS at Brownells


Here's a pic of the stock two-piece guide rod and sping:
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And the aftermarket one-piece unit:
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Anyone seen this before? Anyone have this in their gun?
 
Feb 2009
126
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Lacey, Wa
Wolf springs are awesome. I put a 18.5 lb to replace the stock one in my 1911 and it made a world of difference.
 
Jan 2009
745
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Dri-Shities
Is their a need for this?

If I use a heavier duty spring can I get away with using +P loads in my XD's without risking damage to them?

You balk at the price of an HK, but they will never need upgrades like this. I know it's a cheap upgrade, but their are reasons why HK's are expensive.
 
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Jan 2009
370
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Washington
I think XD's are +P rated. The heavier springs just help manage recoil.

Bingo!

The XD uses a fully supported chamber design which reinforces the rear of the ammunition case. A fully supported chamber reduces the possibility of an ammunition case rupture that could cause injury to the shooter and severely damage the gun. This is an especially important feature for owners who intend to use +P and/or reloaded ammunition.

(Courtesty of the Springfield XD wikipedia page)
 
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Jan 2009
745
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Dri-Shities

Right on! I just didn't see it anywhere in the manual, so I guess I thought they weren't +P approved.

As I recall in the USP manual it states that you can use any factory loaded ammo including +P & +P+ without any risk to the firearm or yourself.

I really like my XD's, but I miss my H&K's!:cry:
 
Jan 2009
845
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Renton, WA
Yes XDs are +P rated and don't "need" any upgrades, and no they're still not as nice as HK's.
 
Nov 2009
3
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CDA
If I wanted to make the recoil on my 9mm 4" XD "better" which spring tension would I choose? Or is this modification purely for durability?

I've got about 3000 rounds through my XD and the seat for the guide rod is looking quite mashed.
 
Jan 2009
745
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Dri-Shities
If I wanted to make the recoil on my 9mm 4" XD "better" which spring tension would I choose? Or is this modification purely for durability?

I've got about 3000 rounds through my XD and the seat for the guide rod is looking quite mashed.

Get a H&K USP!It will feel better!
 
Sep 2009
43
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Spokane, WA
I second that! That's what I carry. :) H&K USP .40 Compact in a crossbreed holster! :)

P.S. Also fun suppressed ;)
 
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