xd45 guide rod issue

**4tun8** · September 24th, 2012, 06:23 PM

Does anyone have any experience with Springfield Armorys warranty service?

Yesterday at the range my budy was telling me about a flaw in the xd's guide rod that can cause guide rod failure. I decided to check mine and im glad i did. The tab that rests against the barrel is welded to the smaller rod, and has a possibility of the weld wearing through. Well on mine if you drag your nail across it, it will actually snag your nail.

Now I understand normal wear and tear on components but mine has about 500 to 600 rounds max through it.

**harold63** · September 25th, 2012, 07:43 PM

It is not a weld. It is pressed on. After checking with the XD guys, this is perfectly normal.

**4tun8** · September 25th, 2012, 08:07 PM

I actually called Springfield Armory today and spoke with customer service. I explained my concerns. They took my information and said they will be sending me a new one free of charge and a I should have it in 4-5 business days. They entire phone call took 7 minutes.

**mrnyman** · September 25th, 2012, 11:43 PM

THink about it! If it were perfectly normal they would not be sending you a new one- right?

Replacing the guide rod is accepting that the previous one has a design flaw, which is why i do not carry or do not recommend a gun for carry that is not on the Market for atleast 5 years, you got to give them time to work out the glitches and design flaws-because they do have them just like any other man made item.

**medsteele** · September 26th, 2012, 10:00 PM

The XD series has been out more than 5 years.

OP, I'd have called as well. Glad they're sending you a replacement. If the new one does the same thing, I wouldn't be too happy.