First part breakage - XD (~6K rd)

[Guest gcrookston]

If you had a Hi-Point this would not have happened

I was going to say something. but you stumped me there, Mike

[Marswolf]

Hi-Point's problem is take-down and re-assembly. Not to mention clunkiness.

But you can't beat the engineering design and execution on the SIGs and H&Ks.

If you want well thought out and executed designs, you have to pay for them.

[molonlabetn]

Thanks for the pins Jason! I attempted to install one at the range when the temporary roll-pin I had installed began to back out... I couldn't get enough oomph on the pin to engage all the way, I think perhaps the hole isn't tapered, but has a step. Back to waiting for the factory roll-pins.

Well, I got creative just now and re-attempted to fit the nice pins that Jason made me... since the lower portion of the hole is narrower than the upper, I chucked the pin in the drill and lathed the tip to a slightly more aggressive taper until it would start... then tapped it in easy as pie. It fits in very tightly, and should hold up alot better than any roll-pin.

The gun resets properly now. I think that did it, finally.

[GhostDog]

If you haven't broken a firing pin retaining pin in one of the newer guns or the roll pin that retains the block in the older guns, you just haven't shot the gun enough. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. It happens, not a lot, but it happens.

[Mike.357]

Hi-Point's problem is take-down and re-assembly.

Obviously I was stabbing at humor with my Hi-Point comment.

But they really are not THAT difficult to take down and re-assemble.

[Marswolf]

Obviously I was stabbing at humor with my Hi-Point comment.

But they really are not THAT difficult to take down and re-assemble.

I like Hi-Points. But they are pretty clunky.

Just don't clean them and they are fine.

[Mike.357]

when I do shoot it the only cleaning I do is what I can reach through the ejection port and I ream out the barrel. I have about 1700 rounds through it I think and have only taken it all the way down one time. I think that was at about 1000 rounds or so.

Definitely clunky for sure. But inexpensive and reliable. Doubt I will ever sell it off. I would not get enough for it to make it worthwhile.

sorry

[DaveTN]

Lessons learned:

1. You CAN dry-fire too much

Absolutely you can. Many people have explained that many times but people still want to do it.

I guess its good that you now know not to do that, especially with a carry weapon.

I always try to make a “note to self†when I see the guys that post that they dry fire their weapons thousands of times while watching TV…… “Note to self; don’t buy a gun from this guy you do not plan on overhauling.â€

[Guest mc30707]

The only changes I've made to my XD 9 are the Don's guide rod and a 20# recoil spring. Not sure why you need it but everyone on the XD forum reccomends it. 1 pc SS vs 2 pc & 2 springs.

[molonlabetn]

I've got a Wolf rod and 21# spring... I don't use it, however, I didn't care for the recoil caracteristics with it installed. Aside from polishing the striker engagement face and sear, the XD-357 is bone stock now... I put the factory striker spring in now, even.

[shaftbass]

I think that encompasses 95% of message boards. "I don't know what it does differently, but these guys told me to get it, so I got it! I'm happy now! I think. Wait, wtf."

[Guest db99wj]

I think that encompasses 95% of message boards. "I don't know what it does differently, but these guys told me to get it, so I got it! I'm happy now! I think. Wait, wtf."

Baaaaaaaaa.