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Thread: Conversion Barrels?
Started 3 months, 2 weeks ago by pzlehr
Hi, Does anyone know if one can take one of the new XDm's in 40 S&W and replace the barrel and mags with 9mm? Thanks, Chuck
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Super Trucker replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Yes you can. Make sure it is a conversion barrel though. http://www.pistolgear.com/proddetail.php?prod=00PG 016 The same site has mags also.
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pzlehr replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Quote: Originally Posted by Super Trucker Yes you can. Make sure it is a conversion barrel though. http://www.pistolgear.com/proddetail.php?prod=00PG 016 The same site has mags also. Thanks for the info Trucker! Much appreciated! Chuck
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pzlehr replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Why the need for a reduced weight spring, 18 or less? Thanks, Chuck
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Super Trucker replied 3 months, 1 week ago
That is a good question, I don't have an answer though. EFK and Barsto also make conversion barrels for the XDm. http://www.efkfiredragon.com/proddet...p?prod=XDM9 SBC http://www.barsto.com/category_main.cfm?ID=XD&cco= 63 You might want to call one of them and ask about the spring.
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dosei replied 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Quote: Originally Posted by pzlehr Why the need for a reduced weight spring, 18 or less? Thanks, Chuck The 40 produces more recoil and thus has a stiffer recoil spring. The primary function of a recoil spring is to decelerate the slide as it cycles. So hotter rounds like the 40 use stiffer springs. If ...
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Conversion Barrels?
Published (2009-09-16 14:26:00)
Why the need for a reduced weight spring, 18 or less? Thanks, Chuck
Super Trucker
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Conversion Barrels?
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That is a good question, I don't have an answer though. EFK and Barsto also make conversion barrels for the XDm. http://www.efkfiredragon.com/proddet...p?prod=XDM9SBC http://www.barsto.com/category_main.cfm?ID=XD&amp;cco=63 You might want to call one of them and ask about the spring.
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Conversion Barrels?
Published (2009-10-07 09:57:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by pzlehr Why the need for a reduced weight spring, 18 or less? Thanks, Chuck The 40 produces more recoil and thus has a stiffer recoil spring. The primary function of a recoil spring is to decelerate the slide as it cycles. So hotter rounds like the 40 use stiffer springs. If you shoot a lesser round without changing to a lighter spring, the slide may not always travel rearward enough to eject the empty case and...

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