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Originally Posted by SigMan1980
You guys have any feed/reliablity issues with Federal HST+P? Their 230gr. 45acp round bound up in my XD Tactical probably 2-3 times out of 50. Mags or ammo?
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This is not all that uncommon. The issue seems to be a combination of the bullet shape and the +P. Check the upper back area of your mags (the back of the mag at the top, behind the feed lips). If it's bulged out, that's the problem. Put a straightedge across it and make sure it's perfectly straight and flat.
You can either fix the bulge yourself or return the mag to Springfield for a replacement. From what I understand, the newer mags are stronger and don't have this issue.
From what I'm told, the issue is related to when the slide travels back in recoil (especially fast with the +P), friction or some edge catches the next HST round in the mag and drives it back into the back of the mag, bulging it. It is only an issue with the .45; none of the other XDs have this issue.
Let us know what you discover and how it works out.
If you have a concern about it for carry, or your find that the magazine bulge issue isn't your problem but your gun just doesn't like the HST, try the Speer Gold Dot instead.