Springfield Armory XD Pistols Instructions Manual
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1.Change type/brand of ammunition and/or magazine. 2.If changing to another type/brand of ammunition and/or magazine does not at once result in smooth feeding of cartridges from magazine to chamber, the following steps should be taken: •Make certain chamber and magazine are unloaded. Magazine should be removed first. Check chamber to be sure it and magazine well are clear of cartridges. •Thoroughly clean magazine, paying particular attention to removing accumulated grease. Thoroughly clean breech mechanism of pistol. Use a bristle brush and solvent to remove grease and fouling from breech face, extractor, chamber and feed ramp. (See CARE AND CLEANING section for detailed instruction.) TO ELIMINATE MALFUNCTIONS •Check that magazine spring tension is adequate. The spring should hold the follower tightly against the lips of the magazine. •Check that magazine lips are free of nicks and burrs and are not deformed. •Remove excess oil and solvent from all cleaned components, load magazine and try pistol again. WARNING: An obstructed, cracked or damaged barrel should never be used and should be returned to Springfield for repair or replacement. •Some hi-capacity non-Springfield magazines may be modified to fit the XD. WARNING: Many of these modified magazines will break the ejector if forcibly inserted. Proceed slowly and exercise caution to prevent the discharge of a jammed cartridge. The discharge of a jammed cartridge could cause serious injury to you or bystanders. 21 DISASSEMBLY If you decide to disassemble your Springfield pistol, do so properly. Improper disassembly and assembly will create unsafe conditions that could result in injury or death or a gun that simply will not work. Don’t take chances. Do not attempt to disassemble this or any other firearm until you have received training and instructions from a competent gunsmith. 1.Unload the pistol. 2.Draw back the slide to the rear stop position and lock it open, thumbing up the slide stop lever. 3.Visually inspect the chamber to confirm the pistol is unloaded. 4.Rotate the slide disassembly lever clockwise to a vertical 12 o’clock position. (Figure 22.) Before performing any cleaning or maintenance, make sure the pistol is completely unloaded (this includes the magazine and chamber). 22 Figure 22SLIDE STOP LEVER UP SLIDE DISASSEMBLY LEVER UP
5.Pull the slide slightly to the rear to release the slide stop lever. Then allow the slide to slowly move forward until the spring tension is released. Pull the trigger with the pistol pointed in a safe direction to fully unlock the slide from the frame. (Figure 23-1.) DISASSEMBLY 6.Move the complete slide assembly forward and off the frame. (Figure 23-2.) Before performing any disassembly, make sure the pistol is completely unloaded (this includes the magazine and chamber). Wear eye protection. 23 Figure 23-1Figure 23-2 7.Remove the recoil spring assembly, from the slide. (Figure 24-1) NOTE:The 5” Tactical models do not have a captive recoil system. Therefore, care should be taken when disassembling and reassembling the pistol. DISASSEMBLY 24 Figure 24-1Figure 24-2 The pistol is now fully field stripped and ready for cleaning. Further dismantling is not necessary and should only be done by Springfield Armory or a qualified gunsmith. 8.Remove the barrel from the slide. (Figure 24-2) Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc.
Magazines do not normally need to be disassembled for cleaning. Disassembling and cleaning magazines every 3-4 months is normally sufficient, unless the magazines have been exposed to dirt or other adverse conditions or inspection indicates a need for cleaning. Disassembly of the XD magazine is accomplished by depressing the magazine locking plate and sliding the floor plate forward. (See page 27 for parts nomenclature.) MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY SAFETY CAUTION: The magazine spring, follower, and inner floor plate are under spring tension, and can cause eye or other injury if not controlled during removal. Wear protective safety glasses to reduce the risk of eye injuries. Be sure to maintain downward pressure on the magazine spring, with your thumb, while disassembling. 25 Magazine BaseMagazine Spring Locking Plate Magazine Follower Magazine Body Warnings, Ammunition Restrictions, and Maintenance Completely read this safety manual before using a ported barrel pistol. Transfer this manual to any subsequent owner or user of the pistol. If you are inexperienced in the handling of firearms, obtain expert instruction before attempting to shoot. This manual nor this product can take the place of proper instruction in the safety aspects of shooting, the use of firearms, and the use of a firearm for self-defense. Severe injury to hands, eyes, face, other persons or property will occur with improper use of a ported pistol. PORTED BARREL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always point gun in a safe direction. Keep your gun unloaded until you are ready to shoot. Safety Notes Always use eye and ear protection when shooting or when in close proximity to shooting. A ported barrel pistol, in common with most pistols using muzzle brake devices, produces greater noise than normal pistols and this poses a danger to hearing. Never position any part of the body over or near the exhaust ports. Never cycle the slide with your hands over the exhaust ports. Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. If the ported pistol is drawn rapidly it must not be discharged in proximity to the holster or the shooters eyes, legs, arms, clothing or bystanders. Do not shoot a ported barrel pistol from the hip. The blast from the exhaust ports can cause injury or property damage several feet away. Use caution when shooting to avoid overhead objects that may be damaged by the blast from the barrel exhaust ports. 26
Ammunition Use only fresh factory ammunition such as Winchester or Federal. DO NOT use handloads, reloads, or remanufactured ammunition in your Springfield firearm. Only shoot cartridges of the caliber engraved on the barrel. DO NOT use shot cartridges or any ammunition which is loaded with a frangible projectile or any ultra-light weight projectile at elevated velocities, or any wooden or plastic projectile. Caution Fragments of the metal jackets on jacketed bullets may be propelled through the exhaust ports with great force and have the potential to cause injury or property damage at a distance of several feet. The misuse of any of the ammunition described above may result in injury, property damage, or both. PORTED BARREL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Accumulated debris in the barrel exhaust ports may result in damage to the pistol or injury to the shooter. With the gun unloaded, regularly inspect the bore and exhaust ports for dirt and debris. Never discharge the firearm when any form of debris is present in the barrel or exhaust ports. Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc. 27 1Receiver 4Locking Block 5Locking Block Pin/Trigger pin-2 6Locking Block Pin/Trigger Pin Retainer-2 7Trigger with Safety 8Trigger Bar 9Trigger Bar Spring 10 Sear 11 Sear Pin 12 Ejector Pin 13 Sear Spring 14 Ejector 15 Grip Safety 16 Grip Safety Pin 17 Grip Safety Spring 18 Slide Stop Lever 19 Slide Stop Lever Spring XD FRAME PARTS LIST9mm/40sw/357sig 28 21 Magazine Catch 22 Magazine Catch Pin 23 Magazine Catch Spring 24 Magazine Release Button 25 Striker Safety Lever 43 Magazine Body 44 Magazine Spring 45 Magazine Follower 46 Magazine Locking Plate 47 Magazine Base
29 22 23 1721 24 16 5 18 9 20 4746 19 7 1 4 6 12 11 13 8141025 1543 45 44 2Slide 3Barrel 26 Striker Safety Retaining Pin 27 Striker Locking Plate 28 Striker Spring Guide 29 Striker Status Indicator 30 Striker Dampening Spring 31 Striker 32 Striker Spring 33 Striker Safety XD SLIDE PARTS LIST9mm/40sw/357sig 30 34 Striker Safety Spring 35 Striker Retainer Pin 36 Extractor 37 Loaded Chamber Indicator 38 Loaded Chamber Indicator Pin 39 Loaded Chamber Indicator Spring 40 Rear Sight 41 Front Sight 42 Recoil Spring Assembly (Captive Style On Sub-Compact Models) 43 Recoil Spring Assembly (Captive Style On Service Models) 44 Recoil Spring Assembly (Non-Captive Style On Tactical Models)
37 39 35 38 40 26 29 28 32 31 30 2733 34 36 42 3 2 41 31 4443 Point of Impact Shooters may use a “point of aim” sight picture at 25 yards. This means that, at 25 yards the bullet should impact the target at the point visible at the top of the front sight. Shooters may also use a “6 o’clock” sight picture to strike the center of the target. Springfield Armory pistols are designed to use the “6 o’clock” sight picture at 25 yards. However, some pistols may shoot “point of aim” at 25 yards depending on shooter and ammunition. Note:Use only clean, dry, original, high-quality, commercially manufactured ammunition. POINT OF AIM “Point of Aim” sight picture “6 O’Clock” sight picture 32
KEEP YOUR GUN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES Basic materials needed: •Cleaning rod of proper size with bristle bore brushes (fiber or brass) and tip into which cleaning patch can be inserted. •Cloth patches •Powder solvent •Lubricating oil •Small lint-free cloths for wiping and oiling •Bristle brush for scrubbing dirt off breech face, extractor, magazine lips, follower, etc. Use proper size bore brushes and patches - if they are too small they won’t do the job, and if they are too large they will bind inside bore. When possible, insert cleaning rod from chamber end of bore and push rod all the way through so it emerges from muzzle.Do not “reverse” rod direction when patch or brush is in barrel, it might bind. Do not use patches dripping with solvent or oil. Wet patches or brushes, then squeeze out excess before using. When using bore brushes or a larger bristle brush on breech face, breech areas, magazines, etc., work carefully to prevent damaging components. Note:If lower parts of receiver and its mechanism are especially dirty, soak in appropriate solvent, or flush clean with same solvent. Make certain that all foreign matter is removed after cleaning. Lightly oil after cleaning. Only a very small amount of oil is needed to adequately lubricate moving parts and prevent rust. Accumulation of oil tends to attract dust and dirt which interferes with the safe and reliable functioning of pistol. Do not apply excess lubricating oil. CARE & CLEANING Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc. Wear eye protection when using solvent. Thoroughly wash your hands to remove powder and solvents after cleaning your gun. 33 34 1.Point gun in safe direction. 2.Remove magazine and empty chamber. 3.Separate cartridges from pistol before cleaning operation. 4.Open slide and visually check that chamber and magazine well are free of cartridges. 5.Disassemble pistol as described in the DISASSEMBLYSection. 6.Using cleaning rod, run solvent-wetted patch through barrel several times. 7.Attach solvent-wetted bristle brush to rod and run back and forth full length of bore as needed until clean of grease and dirt. 8.Clean barrel with dry patches and examine it. If necessary, repeat barrel scrubbing. Bore fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy, and grease accumulation in the chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges from magazine.9.Using powder solvent on a clean patch, remove powder residue from all components of mechanism. If grease or dirt cannot be removed by wiping with patch, use solvent-wetted bristle brush. 10 .Next, wipe scrubbed areas with solvent wetted patch. 11 .After cleaning, run dry patch through barrel, then follow with lightly-oiled patch. 12 .Wipe all surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with lightly-oiled patch (or cloth). 13 .Reassemble pistol. Remember, an improperly assembled firearm is dangerous and should not be fired. Always consult an experienced gunsmith if you experience any difficulty or have any questions concerning assembly procedure. 14 .If pistol is to be stored for an extended period, final oil wiping can be heavier so there will be less tendency for it to evaporate. 15 .Keep your gun clean at all times. CLEANING PISTOL
35 Step 1 -Pull slide back and lock open. Step 2 - Press magazine release and remove magazine. Step 3 - Check to see that no cartridge is in the chamber. Step 4 - Insert cable through the ejection port and out magazine well. Step 5 - Lock cable into cable lock. Step 6 - Grasp slide and ease forward. GUN LOCK This cable lock is supplied as an aid to your security measures. Store key separately away from lock and out of reach of children. Springfield Armory pistol boxes are also designed for an exterior lock. SPRINGFIELD, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESULTS OF CARELESS HANDLING, UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS, CORROSION, NEGLECT, UNREASONABLE OR UNSAFE USE. SPRINGFIELD, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE AND/OR INJURY CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY HANDLOADED, RELOADED OR DEFECTIVE AMMUNITION. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SPRINGFIELD, INC. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC LOSS OR INJURY TO PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE OF HANDLOADED OR REMANUFACTURED AMMUNITION, NEGLIGENCE, UNSAFE HANDLING, OR UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THE FIREARM. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. *TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE ALTERED WITHOUT NOTICE. The XD Pistol is classified as a firearm and dangerous weapon. Injury or death to you or others may result from unsafe or improper use. NOTICE: DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 36
Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc. Copyright 2002. Contents property of Springfield, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical specifications may be altered without notice.