Certified “SarrahCoater” Cuts Corners
We had a customer send us their newly refinished Springfield XD Classic for a sight install. Normally we will not install sights on a gun that has been refinished by someone else. You just do not know the quality of the work and what issues can arise. But I agreed to take on this job because it was refinished by a well known company.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE XDS STRIKER AND STRIKER PIN SAFETY
There are a lot of theories on why the XDS striker gets "damage" to its shoulder. To be able to show exactly whats happening I made a jig that allowed me to remove my extractor and be able to show what was going on behind the scenes.
COMPARING PRE VS POST RECALL XDS - WHAT CHANGED?
An archived article that shows the difference between pre recall and post recall Springfield Armory XDS pistols.
XDM 5.25 KABOOM
If you do any work on firearms or components you need to remember your life depends on that work. Most likely this kaboom was due to a double charge of powder since it looks like half of the bottom of the case is missing.
“Gunsmith” Strikes Again
The sights are indeed off center, but the worst part is that the gunsmith mangled the sights when installing them. Supposedly the sights were installed using a sight pusher so its weird that the tab would be deformed as it is.
XDS KABOOM
It looks like this may have been another case of a reloading mistake and a double charge or maybe a rifle primer. Again anytime you are reloading ammunition it is always better to double check than to double your charge.
Quick Tech Tip - Springfield OSP plate Removal & Red Dot Battery Change
Quick Tech Tip - Springfield OSP plate Removal & Red Dot Battery Change