XD9mm Possible Defect in Barrel?

Mr.XD9mm · September 8, 2007, 02:47 PM

I need your help. I have had my XD for less than 2yrs and have shot less than 2,000 rounds in it. I have noticed a small ring that has formed around the end of the barrel about a half inch back.

The ring is raised and not smooth like the rest of the barrel when I run my finger down the barrel with the slide racked back, you can feel a raised ring.

Has anyone noticed this on their XD9mm. I have only shot WWB 115gr FMJ ammo or Remington white and green box target 115 grain ammo. No +P ammo or high grain personal defense ammo in it.

Is this something I should be concerned with?

Quickdraw Limpsalot · September 8, 2007, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Is this something I should be concerned with?

Nope, you're good. Go shoot it. That's just the way it's made.

Mr.XD9mm · September 8, 2007, 03:54 PM

After looking on the net I ran across Springfields site that had a close up view of a Xd 9 that was identical to mine. Never noticed that before but then someone said something to me about that ring, and if it was safe to shoot like that. I told them it hadn't killed me yet but then I started 2nd guessing myself. Found on the website below. Just wanted to make sure that it wasn't something Springfield overlooked.
http://springfield-armory.primediaou.../SPstory23.php

w_houle · September 8, 2007, 04:04 PM

wow I need to read more that was... anyway it just looks like the bluing coming off
... and again i missed something ( I missed the part about the ridge being felt). I would just take note of it and see if it gets any worse

Mr.XD9mm · September 8, 2007, 04:11 PM

I was glad to see this in the picture before I found that picture and saw other pistols of the Xd in articles and noticed the same thing I emailed Springfield and awaiting their response will post their reply once I recieve it.

You can actually feel a raised ring that is not smooth like the rest of the barrel once the slide is racked back.
http://springfield-armory.primediaou.../SPstory23.php

w_houle · September 8, 2007, 04:16 PM

Did you take off the slide and try to feel for something that might cause this?

Mr.XD9mm · September 8, 2007, 04:26 PM

No but I will have to check that. Judging by the other pics I have saw it looks identical to the pic of the barrel in the other website article. Springfield is open Monday through Friday and I am awaiting their response. Im sure if there is something wrong they will make it right. Since there is lifetime warranty on all their products. I figure it would be better safe than sorry but many websites on the Springfield XD have showed this.
I don't think Sprinfield would have showed it up close if there was a problem, I emailed them the serial number off the gun as a precaution just in cause there was production defect in certain batches.

Im sure that their is nothing wrong with it anybody that has a Springfield Xd seen this on theirs?
http://springfield-armory.primediaou.../SPstory23.php

madmag · September 8, 2007, 09:26 PM

My XD9 service has these marks and slight raised ring. It appears normal and happens due to complete forward position of slide locking barrel in place. I have about 1500 rounds fired. Also, I did notice slight marks even with the gun new.

Mr.XD9mm · September 12, 2007, 11:03 AM

Hi Mr.XD9mm,

The Ring you are describing and that is shown in the picture is caused from the barrel going into battery each time a round is chambered. This is perfectly normal and should be of no concern to you. The barrel in that area is a little bit thicker to take up the space between the barrel and the slide which helps in accuracy. If you have any other questions please give me a call at 1-800-680-6866 ext 8948.

Thank You for your continued interest in Springfield Armory products.

Jon Yacapraro

Customer Service

Springfield Inc.

420 West Main St.

Geneseo, IL 61254

1-800-680-6866

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Alleykat · September 12, 2007, 12:14 PM

Can't understand why you'd need somebody from Springfield to point out something that, by your own postings, was obvious.

September 8, 2007, 02:47 PM	#1
Mr.XD9mm Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 199	XD9mm Possible Defect in Barrel? I need your help. I have had my XD for less than 2yrs and have shot less than 2,000 rounds in it. I have noticed a small ring that has formed around the end of the barrel about a half inch back. The ring is raised and not smooth like the rest of the barrel when I run my finger down the barrel with the slide racked back, you can feel a raised ring. Has anyone noticed this on their XD9mm. I have only shot WWB 115gr FMJ ammo or Remington white and green box target 115 grain ammo. No +P ammo or high grain personal defense ammo in it. Is this something I should be concerned with?

September 8, 2007, 03:54 PM	#3
Mr.XD9mm Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 199	Barrel After looking on the net I ran across Springfields site that had a close up view of a Xd 9 that was identical to mine. Never noticed that before but then someone said something to me about that ring, and if it was safe to shoot like that. I told them it hadn't killed me yet but then I started 2nd guessing myself. Found on the website below. Just wanted to make sure that it wasn't something Springfield overlooked. http://springfield-armory.primediaou.../SPstory23.php

September 8, 2007, 04:04 PM	#4
w_houle Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,391	wow I need to read more that was... anyway it just looks like the bluing coming off ... and again i missed something ( I missed the part about the ridge being felt). I would just take note of it and see if it gets any worse Last edited by w_houle; September 8, 2007 at 04:09 PM. Reason: ?????

September 8, 2007, 04:11 PM	#5
Mr.XD9mm Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 199	Raised Ring Normal? I was glad to see this in the picture before I found that picture and saw other pistols of the Xd in articles and noticed the same thing I emailed Springfield and awaiting their response will post their reply once I recieve it. You can actually feel a raised ring that is not smooth like the rest of the barrel once the slide is racked back. http://springfield-armory.primediaou.../SPstory23.php

September 8, 2007, 04:26 PM	#7
Mr.XD9mm Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 199	Barrel No but I will have to check that. Judging by the other pics I have saw it looks identical to the pic of the barrel in the other website article. Springfield is open Monday through Friday and I am awaiting their response. Im sure if there is something wrong they will make it right. Since there is lifetime warranty on all their products. I figure it would be better safe than sorry but many websites on the Springfield XD have showed this. I don't think Sprinfield would have showed it up close if there was a problem, I emailed them the serial number off the gun as a precaution just in cause there was production defect in certain batches. Im sure that their is nothing wrong with it anybody that has a Springfield Xd seen this on theirs? http://springfield-armory.primediaou.../SPstory23.php

September 8, 2007, 04:16 PM	#6
w_houle Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,391	Did you take off the slide and try to feel for something that might cause this?

September 8, 2007, 09:26 PM	#8
madmag Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2007 Location: The South Posts: 4,239	My XD9 service has these marks and slight raised ring. It appears normal and happens due to complete forward position of slide locking barrel in place. I have about 1500 rounds fired. Also, I did notice slight marks even with the gun new.

September 12, 2007, 11:03 AM	#9
Mr.XD9mm Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 199	Got a response from Springfield about the XD. Hi Mr.XD9mm, The Ring you are describing and that is shown in the picture is caused from the barrel going into battery each time a round is chambered. This is perfectly normal and should be of no concern to you. The barrel in that area is a little bit thicker to take up the space between the barrel and the slide which helps in accuracy. If you have any other questions please give me a call at 1-800-680-6866 ext 8948. Thank You for your continued interest in Springfield Armory products. Jon Yacapraro Customer Service Springfield Inc. 420 West Main St. Geneseo, IL 61254 1-800-680-6866 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

September 12, 2007, 12:14 PM	#10
Alleykat Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 3,668	Can't understand why you'd need somebody from Springfield to point out something that, by your own postings, was obvious.