XD mag failure?

Pointer · July 1, 2006, 09:51 AM

I recently heard from some comp types that they have had or have seen a serious problem with the MAGAZINES for the XD.

One story was that when dropping a partial mag in mid-shoot...
They have spewed out the reamaining rounds upon impact with the ground...

This could only happen if the "mag-lips" were worn out, or loose, or a factory defect...

What have you heard about these MAGAZINES.
That's the MAGAZINES only... please

Boondoggie · July 1, 2006, 10:48 AM

I have seen this very thing happened during a recent IDPA match, the gentlemen was shooting an XD in 9mm. He inadvertently 'dropped' the mag during a tact reload, and two or three rounds came flying out.

He was using high cap mags by Springfield.

Sorry that all the info I have for you, I didn't get into a long conversation with him other then to ask if he was using factory mags.

308Enfield · July 1, 2006, 11:51 AM

The only problem I've had with my XD-45, which might be mags or might be the loading ramp or action, is that it won't feed Blazer brass ammo. I had some that was given to me and it jammed up every other round and was just a mess. Fortunately, my friend I was shooting with had some .45 ACP from Georgia Arms that my XD digested just fine, and his Glock would eat the Blazer, so we swapped.

RevolverLover · July 1, 2006, 02:46 PM

I haven't had any problems with my XD mags

springmom · July 1, 2006, 02:48 PM

And that is that the blinking spring is so tight I can't get the full eleven rounds into the thing. Ten plus one is the max, even after a year. Or I have weenie weak thumbs, also a possibility.

Otherwise, no problems at all.

Springmom

TexasCop · July 1, 2006, 04:36 PM

I havent' had any problems with my XD-45 or XD-40 mags.

Had the 40 for 4 years, shoot it about 6 times a year, and the 45 for the last 3 months and have shot it twice.

kansas45 · July 1, 2006, 06:06 PM

I've put over 3000 round's through my Xd45ACP Tactical since the 1st of April. I load both of the mags & use each of them equally. I have not had any problem's. I will buy some more when I find a good after market company that is making them. If I can't, then I will get the S/A orginals. They seem to be pretty good.

Boondoggie · July 1, 2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

One story was that when dropping a partial mag in mid-shoot...

Guys, and I hope nobody takes offense at that term, I think you have all missed the point. I believe that if you use the magazine as they are intended, i.e. drop empty mag on floor, there is no reason to believe that they will not load, feed or function properly.

The question is, has anyone dropped a 1/2 empty mag on the ground? (would seem like a silly thing to do...) and what were the results?

Pointer, sorry if I stepped on any toes...

snolden · July 2, 2006, 05:02 PM

I drop some empty mags (xd45 hi cap) on the ground during my personal weekly training. I had one time where the body bent enough that the next time I went to eject THAT spent mag, it would NOT drop free. A little gentle (seriously, no hammers) peening on the side of a wooden table fixed it no problem. This occurred on the front part of the mag that slopes in toward the lips on the left hand side of the mag.

So from that, I do have concerns about the durability of these mags. But are they less reliable than other semi's? NO.

Just as always, TEST YOUR GEAR ON A REGULAR BASIS. this is not new advice. If you don't check it it will fail you. Even a revolver can build up enough gunk to stop working without regular TESTing.

The Body Bagger · July 2, 2006, 06:55 PM

About 7 of my fellow officers who chose the XD as their duty weapon had all their mags replaced free of charge from SA. Apparently SA is aware of the problems as our guys just threw out their old ones as they were instructed to from SA when the new ones came in.

Frenchy · July 3, 2006, 03:11 AM

I'll test my XD-45 today with partally loaded mags and see what happens.

Pointer · July 5, 2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

The question is, has anyone dropped a 1/2 empty mag on the ground? (would seem like a silly thing to do...) and what were the results?

Pointer, sorry if I stepped on any toes...

No Problem...

At first blush it would seem to be a stupid thing...
However, in tactical type cometitions it is required to simulate a lull in the gunfight and take advantage of "re-filling" the gun at the most opportune moment...

Quote:

mags replaced free of charge from SA. Apparently SA is aware of the problems

I glad to know the problems have been corrected... or are correctable.

Thank you all for your input...

July 1, 2006, 09:51 AM	#1
Pointer Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 2,559	XD mag failure? I recently heard from some comp types that they have had or have seen a serious problem with the MAGAZINES for the XD. One story was that when dropping a partial mag in mid-shoot... They have *spewed* out the reamaining rounds upon impact with the ground... This could only happen if the "mag-lips" were worn out, or loose, or a factory defect... What have you heard about these MAGAZINES. That's the MAGAZINES only... please __________________ . "Political correctness is tyranny with a happy face." Charlton Heston 30-06 FOREVER

July 1, 2006, 11:51 AM	#3
308Enfield Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 239	The only problem I've had with my XD-45, which might be mags or might be the loading ramp or action, is that it won't feed Blazer brass ammo. I had some that was given to me and it jammed up every other round and was just a mess. Fortunately, my friend I was shooting with had some .45 ACP from Georgia Arms that my XD digested just fine, and his Glock would eat the Blazer, so we swapped. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." - Plato

July 1, 2006, 02:48 PM	#5
springmom Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2005 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,823	only one problem And that is that the blinking spring is so tight I can't get the full eleven rounds into the thing. Ten plus one is the max, even after a year. Or I have weenie weak thumbs, also a possibility. Otherwise, no problems at all. Springmom __________________ I will not be a victim home on the web: www.panagia-icons.net (my webpage) www.nousfromspring.blogspot.com (Orthodoxy) "I couldn't hear you. Stop firing the gun while you're talking!" Frank Drebin, The Naked Gun

July 1, 2006, 06:06 PM	#7
kansas45 Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: Southern Kansas, near I-35 Posts: 142	I've put over 3000 round's through my Xd45ACP Tactical since the 1st of April. I load both of the mags & use each of them equally. I have not had any problem's. I will buy some more when I find a good after market company that is making them. If I can't, then I will get the S/A orginals. They seem to be pretty good. __________________ I HAVE TWO GUNS. ONE FOR EACH OF YOU!

July 2, 2006, 06:55 PM	#10
The Body Bagger Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2004 Posts: 818	About 7 of my fellow officers who chose the XD as their duty weapon had all their mags replaced free of charge from SA. Apparently SA is aware of the problems as our guys just threw out their old ones as they were instructed to from SA when the new ones came in. __________________ Rock Out With Your Glock Out

July 1, 2006, 10:48 AM	#2
Boondoggie Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2006 Location: NEO Posts: 202	I have seen this very thing happened during a recent IDPA match, the gentlemen was shooting an XD in 9mm. He inadvertently 'dropped' the mag during a tact reload, and two or three rounds came flying out. He was using high cap mags by Springfield. Sorry that all the info I have for you, I didn't get into a long conversation with him other then to ask if he was using factory mags.

July 1, 2006, 02:46 PM	#4
RevolverLover Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2004 Posts: 1,682	I haven't had any problems with my XD mags

July 1, 2006, 04:36 PM	#6
TexasCop Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2006 Posts: 396	I havent' had any problems with my XD-45 or XD-40 mags. Had the 40 for 4 years, shoot it about 6 times a year, and the 45 for the last 3 months and have shot it twice.

July 2, 2006, 05:02 PM	#9
snolden Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2006 Location: N. E. AZ Posts: 387	I drop some empty mags (xd45 hi cap) on the ground during my personal weekly training. I had one time where the body bent enough that the next time I went to eject THAT spent mag, it would NOT drop free. A little gentle (seriously, no hammers) peening on the side of a wooden table fixed it no problem. This occurred on the front part of the mag that slopes in toward the lips on the left hand side of the mag. So from that, I do have concerns about the durability of these mags. But are they less reliable than other semi's? NO. Just as always, TEST YOUR GEAR ON A REGULAR BASIS. this is not new advice. If you don't check it it will fail you. Even a revolver can build up enough gunk to stop working without regular TESTing.

July 3, 2006, 03:11 AM	#11
Frenchy Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2000 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 719	I'll test my XD-45 today with partally loaded mags and see what happens. __________________ ...Steve Charter member/Plank owner of XD Talk. Com