Springfield xd 9mm

Sherry · 04-19-2008, 07:22 PM

I have purchased the springfield xd 9mm becuase of the quality of the gun but most of all the grip. I shopped around for weeks checking out every gun shop and show in the around until I found the right fit. I've shot the gun several times and I am having a problem with it jaming the spent cartridge as it discharges. Everyone else who shoots the gun doesn't have this problem. The challenge for me is all the safeties. I am a left handed shooter; shooting a right handed gun. Has anyone had any problems like this? I love this gun other wise and I am not giving up, I know it has something to do with the way I am holding it.

speedfan · 04-22-2008, 03:06 PM

I recently purchased a xd 9mm, it ejected well, but shot to the left. I shot 2 other makes and caliber with no problem. Can these sights be adjusted easily?

Nosrac · 04-23-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherry

I have purchased the springfield xd 9mm becuase of the quality of the gun but most of all the grip. I shopped around for weeks checking out every gun shop and show in the around until I found the right fit. I've shot the gun several times and I am having a problem with it jaming the spent cartridge as it discharges. Everyone else who shoots the gun doesn't have this problem. The challenge for me is all the safeties. I am a left handed shooter; shooting a right handed gun. Has anyone had any problems like this? I love this gun other wise and I am not giving up, I know it has something to do with the way I am holding it.

The XD is nice as it has very little recoil but you still have to keep your wrists locked. You can't "limp wrist" it. Wrists should be locked elbows should be slightly bent.

Great gun. It's probably my favorite.

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfan

I recently purchased a xd 9mm, it ejected well, but shot to the left. I shot 2 other makes and caliber with no problem. Can these sights be adjusted easily?

You need to make sure you are squeezing the trigger straight back toward the front strap. If not you typically go 7-9 oclock. I like the trigger on the XD and maybe I'm one of the few but once you figure it out it's a great shooter.

Sherry · 04-23-2008, 07:41 PM

Thanks for the replies, I really think this gun is a great value. I've shot many guns and have never had one that just fit, so to speak. Its a very quality made gun. I've never had any problems hitting the target and getting good groupings. I think I'ved read that the sites have to be adjusted by a gunsmith, but not sure about that. I hope to get to the range in a week so that I can test the gun again. Really enjoy shooting this one. Next purchase is going to be a lazer llight. Wish I had somewhere to shoot outside that wasn't a range, really want to try rapid firing this gun. Thats for your suggestions I will let you know how it goes.

speedfan · 04-23-2008, 08:01 PM

I will try a couple more times before getting a gunsmith involved. As it shoots right now I wish I had bought the Glock instead. I have never had any complaints with it being accurate.

Nosrac · 04-24-2008, 12:56 AM

If you haven't seen this you should take a look at this explanation target.
Encyclopedia of Bullseye Pistol

cubbieman · 04-24-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nosrac

The XD is nice as it has very little recoil but you still have to keep your wrists locked. You can't "limp wrist" it. Wrists should be locked elbows should be slightly bent.

Great gun. It's probably my favorite.

yea, if it's a problem no one else is having hold it tighter and you'll be fine

Sherry · 04-25-2008, 05:13 PM

Nosrac thanks for that website not only was it very interesting to read but it answered some additional questions I have. Added that one to my favorites. Thanks

Nosrac · 04-25-2008, 08:56 PM

You are welcome. :-)

seabee1984 · 05-11-2008, 12:05 AM

i have put 2500rounds thru my xd9 and she has not jammed have you cleaned it and lubbed it up. or are you shooting reloads

Sherry · Yesterday, 01:05 PM

seabee1984, I am happy to say that I just shot the gun again with no jams, though I am now shooting right handed, I am able to secure the safety better now not sure if that is practice or shooting right handed but it appears that the problem is done. I knew it wasn't the gun. I do not shoot reloads, have tried several brands of ammo and in the beginning was having the problem but took everyones advise and kept on working on my grip. Love the gun. Cleaning was never an issue as i am a neat freak, so that gun gets cleaned and oiled everytime its used. It was all me and not keeping an even grip; but I am happy to say that I think I've mastered it now. thanks so much for the tips

04-19-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
Sherry Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 7	Springfield xd 9mm I have purchased the springfield xd 9mm becuase of the quality of the gun but most of all the grip. I shopped around for weeks checking out every gun shop and show in the around until I found the right fit. I've shot the gun several times and I am having a problem with it jaming the spent cartridge as it discharges. Everyone else who shoots the gun doesn't have this problem. The challenge for me is all the safeties. I am a left handed shooter; shooting a right handed gun. Has anyone had any problems like this? I love this gun other wise and I am not giving up, I know it has something to do with the way I am holding it.

04-22-2008, 03:06 PM	#2
speedfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4	xd 9mm I recently purchased a xd 9mm, it ejected well, but shot to the left. I shot 2 other makes and caliber with no problem. Can these sights be adjusted easily?

04-23-2008, 08:01 PM	#5
speedfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4	sights I will try a couple more times before getting a gunsmith involved. As it shoots right now I wish I had bought the Glock instead. I have never had any complaints with it being accurate.

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04-23-2008, 07:41 PM	#4
Sherry Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 7	Thanks for the replies, I really think this gun is a great value. I've shot many guns and have never had one that just fit, so to speak. Its a very quality made gun. I've never had any problems hitting the target and getting good groupings. I think I'ved read that the sites have to be adjusted by a gunsmith, but not sure about that. I hope to get to the range in a week so that I can test the gun again. Really enjoy shooting this one. Next purchase is going to be a lazer llight. Wish I had somewhere to shoot outside that wasn't a range, really want to try rapid firing this gun. Thats for your suggestions I will let you know how it goes.

04-24-2008, 12:56 AM	#6
Nosrac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: WA Posts: 14	If you haven't seen this you should take a look at this explanation target. Encyclopedia of Bullseye Pistol

04-25-2008, 05:13 PM	#8
Sherry Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 7	Nosrac thanks for that website not only was it very interesting to read but it answered some additional questions I have. Added that one to my favorites. Thanks

04-25-2008, 08:56 PM	#9
Nosrac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: WA Posts: 14	You are welcome. :-)

05-11-2008, 12:05 AM	#10
seabee1984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	i have put 2500rounds thru my xd9 and she has not jammed have you cleaned it and lubbed it up. or are you shooting reloads

Yesterday, 01:05 PM	#11
Sherry Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 7	seabee1984, I am happy to say that I just shot the gun again with no jams, though I am now shooting right handed, I am able to secure the safety better now not sure if that is practice or shooting right handed but it appears that the problem is done. I knew it wasn't the gun. I do not shoot reloads, have tried several brands of ammo and in the beginning was having the problem but took everyones advise and kept on working on my grip. Love the gun. Cleaning was never an issue as i am a neat freak, so that gun gets cleaned and oiled everytime its used. It was all me and not keeping an even grip; but I am happy to say that I think I've mastered it now. thanks so much for the tips