guide rod fell out front of pistol while i was shooting. guess the "captive" dual spring recoil assembly isn't so captive. emailed springfield and waiting on response. the cap just screws on to the guide rod and looks like it just unscewed itself. was able to reassemble and test fired couple mags but think i'm pulling this out of the rotation until i get a new recoil assembly.
well this sucks after 1,100 rounds
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DutchV
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- Jul 8, 2012
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Looks like it just needs a dab of Loctite. You'd want to be able to disassemble it to change the springs.
i originally thought that as well, but after reading bunch of forums and looking on springfield site, doesnt look like the captive system is meant to be disassembled. i could be wrong about it but it gives me some concern. if springfield doesnt send a new one or makes me send entire pistol back for replacement, i think i'll just buy new one and loctite this one and keep it as backup. if it was just a range gun i wouldnt be concerned, but i want to minimize potential for malfunction on this one.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
When I replaced the springs in my XD9 V10, Springfield sent a complete unit. Springs and rod assembly. Pop out the old. Pop in the new.
hope its that easy. we will see i guess.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Easiest three and half seconds you'll ever spend on a pistol.
j_h_smith
Ultimate Member
- Jul 28, 2007
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Combloc
Stop Negassing me!!!!!
The fact that it's a polymer frame had nothing to do with it. My buddy has over 80,000 rounds through his Glock and it's holding up just fine. The fact that it's manufactured by springfield might be the real problem here.
redeemed.man
Ultimate Member
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
How does the frame material have anything to do with a problem with the recoil spring assembly???????
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Mine was made in Croatia. Stamped on the slide as a part of Springfield's logo.
The XD9 is a fine, durable, and accurate firearm. This is the first time I've heard of a problem with these pistols.
The OP's pistol must have been made on a Monday by a guy with a hangover who just had a fight with his wife.
Many pistols have captive guide rods that have a screw that can be removed. Most folks who reload or shoot different power loads change springs to balance the gun. All you have to do is add some blue Loctite and you are good to go. When you need to get the screw out, you heat it with a hair dryer and it comes right out.
i agree. this has been flawless up to now. Stuff happens during manufacturing. I haven't had any other problems with this pistol. I hope Springfield makes good on it but it is only a $40 part if they don't.
DutchV
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- Jul 8, 2012
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The recoil unit has a screw in the end that came loose. It has nothing to do with the frame material.
Grow up.
- Oct 8, 2007
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I had a gelock do the same thing. It's ok if it happens at the range. But what ifs a shtf situation?
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
Publius
Active Member
Glad nobody got hurt. Wow, that's really bad!
redeemed.man
Ultimate Member
Unless you changed the guide rod assembly to aftermarket the "same thing" would be impossible. Not the same design.
