XD gun jam

ForneyRider · January 28, 2008, 02:11 AM

Well I was testing my first .45ACP rounds.

5.7gr W231, WLP primer, Hornady 230gr FMJ in new Winchester brass. 1.25OAL.

I have a loaded case stuck in the gun and the slide won't retract. It moves about 3/16in and that's it. I have the magazine out of it. Doesn't move any more with loaded or unloaded magazine in it.

I test cycled several or the rounds by hand before attempting to shoot them.

Any suggestions on how to disassemble to remove the stuck cartridge?

Super Dave · January 28, 2008, 06:46 AM

Same thing happened to my Dads XD45. He reloaded a bunch of Hornady HAP 230g at 1.250, gun jammed. He had to take it to a gunsmith but he did not ask how the smith got it apart. Now he at 1.210 OAL with no problems.
Dave.

ForneyRider · January 28, 2008, 07:03 PM

Drilled 2 holes and reamed out a 2x4 to fit the barrel and guide rod.

Jammed the gun into the holes.

It was a squib.

Sprayed with Break-Free and wiped it clean. Awesome gun.

Worked like a champ.

January 28, 2008, 02:11 AM	#1
ForneyRider Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 725	XD gun jam Well I was testing my first .45ACP rounds. 5.7gr W231, WLP primer, Hornady 230gr FMJ in new Winchester brass. 1.25OAL. I have a loaded case stuck in the gun and the slide won't retract. It moves about 3/16in and that's it. I have the magazine out of it. Doesn't move any more with loaded or unloaded magazine in it. I test cycled several or the rounds by hand before attempting to shoot them. Any suggestions on how to disassemble to remove the stuck cartridge? __________________ When all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done. Last edited by ForneyRider; January 28, 2008 at 02:13 AM. Reason: added test cycling to info.

January 28, 2008, 07:03 PM	#3
ForneyRider Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 725	Drilled 2 holes and reamed out a 2x4 to fit the barrel and guide rod. Jammed the gun into the holes. It was a squib. Sprayed with Break-Free and wiped it clean. Awesome gun. Worked like a champ. __________________ When all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done.

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January 28, 2008, 06:46 AM	#2
Super Dave Member Join Date: December 26, 2007 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 33	Same thing happened to my Dads XD45. He reloaded a bunch of Hornady HAP 230g at 1.250, gun jammed. He had to take it to a gunsmith but he did not ask how the smith got it apart. Now he at 1.210 OAL with no problems. Dave.