Posted: 11/2/2010 3:30:45 PM EDT
I had just reinstalled the striker spring after cleaning my XD45. I tried to install the slide on the frame and the slide got stuck about 3/4 of the way back. Now it won't budge in either direction! It isn't far back enough to engage the disconnector lever. Here's a couple of (crappy) pics:
What's stuck? Do I have to send it to Springfield for repair? |
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I called Springfield Armory Customer Service today, and the nice lady there told me how to fix it. She said to put a crescent wrench between the end of the recoil spring guide rod and the frame, and to smack the crescent wrench with a hammer, so that the recoil spring rod is forced AWAY from the trigger. First hammer blow fixed the problem! I field tested the piece and now it is back in action.
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