tomjerry1 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Just got a Springer Precision guide rod for an XDM to use 1911 springs, no instructions, and I was on their site to look for instructions, but I'm missing something. The separate hat washer(spacer) goes on the guide rod with the hat washer facing towards the open end of the guide rod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Are you talking about the guide rod bushing? It goes in the slide at the front. XDM guide rod larger dia than the springer rod, the bushing reduces the size of the hole in the front end of the slide.-----------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 OK, that goes on after the spring and into the barrel hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 (edited) That goes into the slide( install from inside) where the guide rod sticks out. then the rod and spring go into the slide------------Larry Edited December 20, 2018 by Larry White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 Thanks, I should have seen that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 your welcome.---------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertrunk Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 New to the XDm platform, other than access to a lot more spring options, any other advantage to this? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Supertrunk said: New to the XDm platform, other than access to a lot more spring options, any other advantage to this? Thanks. Not really, but after shooting 1911s for years I had a drawer full of springs, lots more choices.------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Same for me, the lowest weight spring for the XDM guide rod I've found is 14#, wanted to try a lower weight? Going out to the range today with a 12 and 13# springs to give it a try, will let you know how it works. My only concern is the bushing, I've emailed Springer to see if I can get an extra or two for when I loose this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mont1120 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Do NOT go too low with the spring weight, and fire full power loads. I managed to use an 11 lb spring only to chew up the guide rod end where it contacts the barrel lug. After contacting Springer it was relayed to me the slide will move too fast and tear the rod up. A fine time to tell me Lucille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 good to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 Well, went to the range and ended up with an 11# spring, a lot better than the 14#. Not shooting full power loads, right at minor power factor, but will keep an eye on the guide rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mont1120 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 21 hours ago, tomjerry1 said: Well, went to the range and ended up with an 11# spring, a lot better than the 14#. Not shooting full power loads, right at minor power factor, but will keep an eye on the guide rod. I was referring to a .40 caliber, I doubt you will shoot major in 9MM. If you do, well................. And a certain someone will have a bad discussion with you,,,,lol,,,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 Yep, 9mm, really helped with recoil. Also a note, I find the Vortex Viper to be a better sight than the Venom. Both are 6MOA, clear lenses, but zeroing is much more positive on the Viper. Will say the battery replacement is easier on the Venom. Venom manufactured in Philippines and Viper in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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