Annihilator
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Ok, here’s another thing to consider...
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TEXASforLIFE
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Extractors take a while too replace, so I think I would keep a complete upper assembly!
Aside from the wear springs, I haven't been able to really stock spare parts for any of my XDms - instead I've just kept their factory components as spares.
This, actually, was one of the reasons I became disillusioned with the XDm line/Springfield Armory, and almost bailed completely on them in 2016.
As most of you on this Forum know by now, I have two high-round-count XDms (one at ~55,000 rounds live-fire, another at ~25,000), and another that's also getting up there (~13,000). Even though they (including the Springer Precision replacement components they're fitted with) have been extremely durable and reliable, mileage and time both are undeniable physical facts, and the lack of ability to truly service these weapons - even today, after having reconciled my concerns about longevity - continues to bother me. And truthfully, I'm not alone in this: look through the XDTalk Forums, and you'll see others lamenting this lack of support from SA, too.
Take Glock, for instance - the amount of consumer-level knowledge and know-how is exemplary:
www.lightfighter.net
www.lightfighter.net
Why is it that when I search for the same for the XD-series handguns, I get pretty much nothing, in-comparison?
I know that folks at SA monitor these forums - I'd like to implore them on behalf of every other true-user of their weapons for duty, defense, or competition:
(1) Please make OE replacement parts more available?
(2) And also, maybe some official guidance as to the service intervals?
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For the AR, I stock a complete set of replacement/service components, and perform preventative maintenance, and to address breakage.
The following threads provide a good idea of what's "typical," mirroring my own experience in an open-enrollment, non-manufacturer-official armorer class:
www.ar15.com
www.activeresponsetraining.net
www.activeresponsetraining.net
This, actually, was one of the reasons I became disillusioned with the XDm line/Springfield Armory, and almost bailed completely on them in 2016.
As most of you on this Forum know by now, I have two high-round-count XDms (one at ~55,000 rounds live-fire, another at ~25,000), and another that's also getting up there (~13,000). Even though they (including the Springer Precision replacement components they're fitted with) have been extremely durable and reliable, mileage and time both are undeniable physical facts, and the lack of ability to truly service these weapons - even today, after having reconciled my concerns about longevity - continues to bother me. And truthfully, I'm not alone in this: look through the XDTalk Forums, and you'll see others lamenting this lack of support from SA, too.
Take Glock, for instance - the amount of consumer-level knowledge and know-how is exemplary:
Glock Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Glock does not have a recommended parts replacement schedule other than for the recoil spring. We have some high-level competitors on here, as well as folks involved in large agencies and high-volume LE/Mil teams that shoot Glocks. Particularly aimed at those folks, but also anyone else who...
pistol-forum.com
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Maintenance schedule for a Glock
So I picked up the platform coming from CZ back in May. I'm getting past 5k rounds and I'm starting to realize I have no idea the change interval is. I'm going to throw out my guesses on round count when things should change and you tell me I'm not a big trigger guy so I don't really care what th...
forums.brianenos.com
Why is it that when I search for the same for the XD-series handguns, I get pretty much nothing, in-comparison?
I know that folks at SA monitor these forums - I'd like to implore them on behalf of every other true-user of their weapons for duty, defense, or competition:
(1) Please make OE replacement parts more available?
(2) And also, maybe some official guidance as to the service intervals?
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For the AR, I stock a complete set of replacement/service components, and perform preventative maintenance, and to address breakage.
The following threads provide a good idea of what's "typical," mirroring my own experience in an open-enrollment, non-manufacturer-official armorer class:
Parts Replacement Schedule - AR15.COM
Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear.
www.ar15.com
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Gentlemen I have looked around but have not been able to find a PM schedule for the AR-15 rifle. What would be nice to have is a listing of common wear parts along with a round count recommendation for replacement. (Similar to manufacturing equipment manuals) Can anyone point me towards...
www.m4carbine.net
AR-15 Maintenance and Repair- Five Tips from Armorer's School
In the course of my 13-year stint as weapons armorer for the police department where I worked, I attended numerous AR-15 armorer schools. Recently, I was looking back at my notes from one of
www.activeresponsetraining.net
AR-15 Rifle Maintenance
Written by Greg Ellifritz Jeff Chudwin is a firearms instructor and retired police chief from whom I've taken a couple training classes. He is amazingly knowledgeable and readily shares the wealth of
www.activeresponsetraining.net
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^ Ah, thank you.
I didn't know about Numrich - looks like that'll be a go-to. Are you able to order parts from SA, @xdman ? - i.e. can we source small parts through you?
Brownells and Midway USA both had a *very* limited selection of parts, the last time I checked. PRP, Springer Precision (all of my XDms carry a significant number of Springer Precision parts) and Pistolgear were more aftermarket oriented....
RandomHero
Custom
Agreed Annihilator,
One should always have extra parts in stock that can be worn out per say like extractors, recoil springs, trigger springs and so on.
One should always have extra parts in stock that can be worn out per say like extractors, recoil springs, trigger springs and so on.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
I would mine would be a good or top condition and not have too worry about failure.
Yes. A spare frame, trigger, slide assembly, and magazine.
Ginge
Elite
I do. I bought all the parts I could for my Colt 7.62 from brownells before it was discontinued. Especially the bcg and barrel. I try to have enough parts to rebuild them a few times if need be. Especially if its a gun I plan to keep. If I dont plan to keep it then I wont invest money in it for parts.
Ive learned to work on all of my guns. I just got sick of halfassed smith work being done and charging a premium. I dont like dealing with factory warranties, as theres been times Ive gotten weapons back and nothing was even done to them. Not even disassembly. Midwest gunworks and Brownells are my go to for most parts. Sometimes you have to dig a little more for others.
Ive learned to work on all of my guns. I just got sick of halfassed smith work being done and charging a premium. I dont like dealing with factory warranties, as theres been times Ive gotten weapons back and nothing was even done to them. Not even disassembly. Midwest gunworks and Brownells are my go to for most parts. Sometimes you have to dig a little more for others.