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Posted: 4/30/2005 11:28:50 AM EDT

I did a search on AR15.com and have read the Ammo Oracle but couldn't find an answer to this:

What does the PD stand for in XM193PD and M855PD?

I see some folks had problems--some serious--others no problem at all....Could the problems just be due to loose-packed ammo that's getting beat-up when tossed about in shipping? Yes, I saw the pretzel and just don't know what to make of that.....hinking
Thanks!

Posted: 5/2/2005 2:49:11 PM EDT

[#1]

Due to the overwhelming lack of interest in my question, I request that a moderator please put this thread out of its misery.....

Thanks!

Posted: 5/2/2005 4:13:39 PM EDT

[#2]

It's not lack of interest; it's just that this same question has been asked and answered about 5,000,000 times in the last 5-6 months.

-Troy

Posted: 5/2/2005 5:26:26 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks Troy, I didn't realize it--here's an even dumber question--When I did a search, only 1 or 2 topics showed up--how can I better refine a search so I don't re-post questions? (Esp. ones that have been asked so many times) Is there a "How to" section on searches?

Posted: 5/2/2005 5:42:04 PM EDT

[#4]

Unfortunately, the search only searches the subject line, not the entire post, and thus it is dependant upon people properly titling their posts, which many can't seem to do.

-Troy

Posted: 5/2/2005 6:01:33 PM EDT

[#5]

Ah well--no biggie. I'm going to play it safe & keep buying the boxed XM193--(knocking wood) I've never had a problem with it, so I'll spend the couple extra bucks. My local dealer feels all the problems are just from getting rattled about in shipping, but I don't want to be penny-wise and pound foolish.

Sorry again to try & revive an already dead horse. I do appreciate knowing why--thanks for taking the time.

Posted: 5/2/2005 7:05:09 PM EDT

[#6]

Here's a thread which is currently on page 3 of the forum which might help-
Lake City XM193PD vs. XM193???.

There's no AR15.com consensus so far on the meaning of the "PD" and no info available from Federal/Lake City.

Posted: 5/3/2005 2:37:34 AM EDT

[#7]

Thanks!

Posted: 5/3/2005 3:03:56 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
It's not lack of interest; it's just that this same question has been asked and answered about 5,000,000 times in the last 5-6 months.

-Troy

It is going to continue to be asked until the definitive answer is found.

Posted: 5/11/2005 2:00:49 AM EDT

[#9]

I have heard that the "PD" stands for Production Damaged. Take it for what it is worth.

Posted: 5/11/2005 3:42:11 AM EDT

[#10]

Where can I find the discussion on the exact issues
with PD ammo, both XM193 & M855, and particularly
who has suffered damage from using it? There seems to
be a lot of it out there to buy, and I need this knowledge
to weigh the worth.

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