FIREARMS springfieldarmory xd User Guide

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY® XD PISTOLS
OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL
Important Safety Information Inside
Read this manual before handling this firearm.
Keep this manual with your pistol and review it before each use. This manual was designed to fit in your shirt or jacket pocket. Do not allow others to handle or fire your pistol until they have read this manual. Transfer this manual with the firearm upon ownership change.
Be a responsible gun owner. Use it safely, store it securely, and always transfer a gun responsible and legally.
Sub-Compact 3” • Service Model 4” • Tactical Model 5” • Ported Models
CONTENTS
Read and Understand this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Know Your Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Loaded Chamber Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Striker Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Malfunction Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Magazine Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Ported Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Point of Aim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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This is an auto loading pistol. It is immediately loaded and ready to fire again after each shot until all shells loaded in magazine have been fired. The pistol is able to fire both with and without the magazine in place. Removing the magazine does not unload the pistol nor engage a safety. The pistol is not unloaded until the chamber is empty.
About your owners manual
This is an instruction booklet on how to operate this firearm with some basic safe handling rules. It does not attempt to provide information about using a gun to defend yourself, how to hunt, or for competitive or target shooting. It is important to get instruction from a competent instructor prior to engaging in any of these activities. The National Rifle Association, your local or state authorities, or your gun dealer may provide information regarding available instructors or training courses. If you have a license to carry concealed, never do so without prior instruction from a certified instructor. Using a gun for self defense is a complex subject with dangers and risks for which you must be properly trained. Every safety rule has a reason behind it - read the rules carefully and understand why each is important for safety.
It is recommended that every person receive instructions from a competent firearms instructor before handling this or any other firearm.
Know and obey all gun laws. Do not give a gun to someone who is not allowed to own a gun or who may use it for a criminal purpose.
Used guns
If you purchased this firearm as a used gun have it inspected and tested by a competent gunsmith before you use it. Guns are sometimes altered and may require repair before they can be used safely.
Store guns safely in the home
Store guns unloaded, locked and in a secure place. Obey gun storage laws. Store guns and ammunition separately. Because your children may be in other homes where guns are stored, you should show them what to do if they see or find a gun by showing them the Eddie Eagle video available from the NRA by calling (703) 267-1000.
BEFORE LOADING AND FIRING THIS PISTOL, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.
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KNOW YOUR GUN
Grip Safety
Thumb Rest
Easy Glide Magazine
Ambidextrous
Magazine
Release
Tar get
Trigger
Trigger
Safety
Grooved
Trigger
Guard
Captive
Recoil Spring
System
Loaded Chamber Indicator
Rear Sight
Safety
Locked Action
(Internal)
Slide Stop
Lever
Striker Block/
Drop Safety
(Internal)
Striker Status
Indicator
Disassembly
Lever
Slide
Frame
Light Rail
or
Accessory Rail
Front Sight
Be A Safe Shooter.
ACCIDENT (ak´ si dent) N. 1. An unintentional or
unexpected happening that is undesirable or unfortunate, especially one resulting in injury, damage, harm or loss.
Don’t be the cause of an accident.
A responsible gun owner is safety minded and always handles guns in a safe manner by following the basic rules of safe shooting and by using common sense in the handling of a firearm.
Store firearms unloaded, locked, and in a secure place. Keep keys for locks separate from lock and in secure place away from children. Keep firearms out of reach of children. You are responsible for children’s safety.
Be A Responsible Gun Owner.
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
Never point a gun at any person or thing you do
not intend to shoot.
Do not drop your gun. If it falls, it may fire even
with the safety on. If you do drop it, unload it and examine it to be sure it works correctly. Do not attempt to fire it again until you have completed this safety check.
Never put your hand over the muzzle of the gun.
Keep your finger(s) off the trigger and out of the
trigger guard until you are actually aiming at your target, ready to shoot.
SAFETY RULES
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY RULES
TREAT EVERY GUN AS IF IT WAS LOADED...ALL THE TIME.
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Never rely on a gun’s “safety” to protect you from
unsafe gun handling. A safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for common sense.
When the gun is loaded don’t touch the trigger until
you are ready to fire.
Be sure of your target and backstop before you
shoot. Ask yourself what your bullet will hit if it misses or goes through the target.
Before shooting, be sure the barrel is clear of
obstructions, including excessive oil and grease.
If anything does get into the barrel, remove
cartridges, and clean bore immediately, before attempting to shoot. Obstructed barrels can burst and injure you or bystanders.
BE A RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNER!
Never let water, snow, mud or other materials enter
the barrel.
Never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle.
Do not climb a tree, cross a fence or ditch, or jump
over an object with a loaded gun.
Always hold your gun so you control the direction of
its muzzle in case you fall or stumble.
Model XD Pistols are classified firearms and dangerous weapons. Injury or death to you or others may result from unsafe or improper use.
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BE A SAFE SHOOTER!
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Guns and alcohol or drugs do not mix. Do not take
them before or during shooting activities. Your vision, coordination and judgment could be impaired, making gun handling unsafe.
When taking medication, seek a doctor’s advice to be
sure you can operate and handle your firearm safely.
Get instructions from a competent firearms instructor
before using any gun.
Before attempting to shoot, practice operations by
dry firing with the chamber empty, without ammunition, or with dummy shells. Become familiar with the safety features, trigger control, and handling of the firearm.
Always keep and carry your pistol with an empty
chamber until you intend to shoot, so your pistol cannot be fired unintentionally.
Firearms should be unloaded when not in use. This
means both the chamber and magazine are empty.
When transferring a gun by hand, always ask the
person receiving it to open the action and check that it is unloaded.
Never take anyone’s word that a firearm is unloaded.
When receiving a gun, always open the action and check that it is unloaded.
Load gun only when on range preparing to fire.
Unload it before leaving range.
Treat every gun as if it is loaded...all the time!
Load and unload with the gun pointed in a
safe direction.
Be certain gun is unloaded before cleaning.
Completely unload your gun before storing, travelling,
standing it against an object, laying it down, entering a house, car, truck, boat, RV/camper, building, or handing it to someone.
Never leave a loaded gun unattended.
Tragedy may result if a child finds your gun and plays
with it. Keep every gun secure. Children do not believe guns can kill.
Store guns and ammunition separately. Both should
be placed beyond children’s reach.
Obey all laws regarding the storage and security of
guns in the home.
READ THESE RULES!
Know and obey the laws regarding the transportation
and carrying of firearms.
Never carry any handgun in your pocket, purse or
tucked in your belt or waistband. Use a pistol case or a proper holster with safety flap or strap.
New non-defective brass is essential to ensure safe
functioning of your gun.
•Old or reloaded ammunition may be dangerous. Use only clean, dry original, high-quality, commercially manufactured ammunition. Using reloaded ammunition will void the warranty.
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Many ammunition identifications sound similar. Make
sure you use the right size ammunition in your gun.
If gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it
pointed at the target for at least 30 seconds before opening the action and removing the cartridge from the chamber. Sometimes slow primer ignition will cause a “hang fire” and the cartridge will go off after a short pause.
When group firing, always appoint someone to
maintain safety control. Obey his/her commands immediately and completely.
While shooter is loading, firing, and unloading,
spectators should be at least 10 feet behind the shooter.
Always wear protective glasses when shooting.
Always wear hearing protection when shooting.
Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water
...bullets will ricochet.
Do not alter or modify your gun.
Have your gun serviced regularly by a
qualified gunsmith.
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas,
cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
TREAT EVERY GUN AS IF IT IS LOADED... ALL THE TIME!
Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc.
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WARNING: When you squeeze the trigger, you must expect the gun to fire. You must take full
responsibility for firing it. Your care can avoid accidental discharge and thereby avoid accidental injury and death.
WARNING!
There is no safe way to discharge a pistol in a home or apartment. Bullets will go through walls, floors, furniture, and appliances and still cause serious injury or death to persons in the house, next-door, or outside.
Accidental discharges indoors ALWAYS result in property damage or personal injury.
BE A SAFE SHOOTER!
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Do not try to change your gun’s trigger pull, because
alterations of trigger pull usually affect sear engagement and might cause accidental firing.
Never use a gun that jams or fails to function
properly. Should this occur, return to Springfield, Inc. for warranty/repair.
If your shot sounds weak or underpowered, it could
mean a bullet is in the chamber/bore. Gun should be immediately unloaded and the chamber/bore checked for obstructions before refiring.
Do not “horseplay” with a gun. Your gun cannot
think...but you can. Firearm safety depends on you and is the responsibility of the operator.
HANDLING
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WARNING: When you squeeze the trigger, you must expect the gun to fire. You must take full
responsibility for firing it. Your care can avoid accidental discharge and thereby avoid accidental injury and death.
We want you to be a safe, satisfied shooter.
Before attempting to load this firearm with live ammunition, follow the sequence of operations shown here without ammunition or with dummy shells.
By practicing operations without ammunition
(or with dummy shells), you will become familiar with:
Safety features,
Trigger control (dry firing),
and handling of your firearm.
As a result you will be a safer, more confident
shooter when aiming at your first target.
Write or call us concerning any items you do not understand and/or which might relate to your safety and the safe operations of any of our products.
Springfield, Inc.
Consumer Safety Department
420 West Main Street
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 944-5631
Your XD pistol has a loaded chamber indicator. (See Figure 12-1.) The indicator allows you to observe whether a cartridge is in the chamber. When a cartridge is in the chamber the indicator raises above the barrel. (See Figure 12-2.) When the loaded
chamber indicator is up, the gun is ready to fire.
LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR
Caution! Even though the chamber is empty there may be cartridges in the magazine. The gun is not completely empty until both the chamber and magazine are empty.
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Figure 12-1
Figure 12-2
DOWN
UP
Your XD Pistol has a cocking indicator in the rear of the slide. (See Figure 13-1.) When the gun is cocked, the pin will protrude out of the slide. (Figure 13-2.) (The cocking indicator does not always mean that the gun is loaded.) However, when the pin is out, always
treat the gun as if it were loaded.
STRIKER STATUS INDICATOR
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Figure 13-1
Figure 13-2
IN (UNCOCKED)
OUT (COCKED)
1. Trigger Safety - The trigger safety locks the trigger from moving backward. A lever incorporated into the trigger (Figure 14-1) deactivates the safety when completely depressed while pulling the trigger. The trigger can only be pulled if depressed together with the trigger safety lever. (Figure 14-2.)
SAFETY DEVICES
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You will notice that the XD Pistol has no external manual safety system that can be placed on or off. All safety systems on the XD Pistol are internal and always on until disengaged.
Note: Depressing the trigger safety and pulling the trigger will not cause the gun to fire unless the grip safety is also deactivated. (See next page.)
Safety devices, like all things mechanical can fail. Safety devices are not a substitute for safe gun
handling. Always follow the rules for safe gun handling.
Figure 14-1
Figure 14-2
LEVER
SAFETY DEVICES
3. Striker Block Safety - As an added safety feature,
an internal striker block will prevent the gun from firing until the grip safety is depressed and the trigger is pulled.
and then put your finger on the trigger to depress the trigger safety and pull the trigger. When the
grip safety is disengaged the gun will fire if the trigger is pulled.
2. Grip Safety - The grip safety is located at the top rear of the pistol grip. (Figure 15-1.) The grip safety must be depressed to be deactivated (Figure 15-2.) Until the grip safety is depressed and deactivated, the gun will not fire even if the trigger is pulled. Grip safety must also be depressed to allow slide to be pulled to the rear. The grip safety is designed to be deactivated when the gun is properly gripped to fire. To fire the gun you must properly hold the gun and depress the grip safety
Figure 15-1
Figure 15-2
GRIP SAFETY
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1. Place the EMPTY magazine in the magazine well,
located in bottom of pistol grip. Push firmly enough on bottom of magazine to make sure it is properly seated. A distinctive “click” will confirm the magazine has been properly inserted. Pull the slide all the way to the rear, until it locks back.
2. Depress magazine release and remove magazine.
3. Insure that you are using the proper caliber
ammunition for your pistol. Place rim of first cartridge on front of follower. Then push down on the follower and slide cartridge under the lips of the magazine and to the rear. Load successive rounds the same way. Use only clean, dry, original, high-quality, commercially manufactured ammunition.
4. Re-insert magazine into magazine well, located in bottom of pistol grip. Push firmly enough on bottom of magazine to make sure it is properly seated.
5. Point gun in a safe direction and keep finger off trigger. Depress the slide stop lever to allow slide to
LOADING
Never touch the trigger when loading or unloading the pistol.
move forward and load a shell from the magazine into the chamber.
6. The loaded chamber indicator will be in the up position.
7. The striker status indicator will be protruding out of the rear of the receiver in the “cocked” position.
Caution: The gun is now ready to fire.
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Figure 16
If you have never fired a gun before, practice without live ammunition before your first shot. Then load only one cartridge into the magazine for your first live ammunition firing.
1. Point gun in a safe direction.
2. Load cartridge into chamber from magazine.
3. Grasp grip of pistol firmly. (A loose grip may
cause the pistol to malfunction.) The pressure from the hand will disengage grip safety located at top of rear grip area.
Caution: The gun is now ready to fire. Be prepared for noise and recoil when pistol fires.
4. Aim gun at target by aligning sights.
Point gun in a safe direction at all times.
FIRING
5. Lightly place finger on trigger, and slowly squeeze
trigger to fire the pistol. Spent cartridge is expelled up and to the right.
6. Pistol will automatically be ready to fire again after each shot until all cartridges loaded in magazine have been fired.
7. When last cartridge has been fired, slide will lock open and remain to rear.
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CHAMBER MUST
BE EMPTY
If slide is already in “locked back” position:
1. Point gun in safe direction.
2. Press magazine release button to
remove magazine.
3. From top and rear, carefully inspect chamber to make sure it is empty.
4. Hold slide, disengage slide stop, ease slide forward.
Pistol is not empty or unloaded until the chamber is empty and the magazine removed.
UNLOADING
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If slide is forward:
1. Point gun in safe direction.
2. Press magazine release button to remove magazine.
3. Pull slide fully to rear to eject any cartridge
remaining in chamber.
4. While holding slide in rearward (open) position, carefully inspect chamber making sure it is empty.
5. Slowly release slide, allowing it to return to forward position.
UNLOADING
Pistol is not empty or unloaded until the chamber is empty and the magazine removed. Never touch the trigger when loading or unloading the pistol.
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CHAMBER MUST
BE EMPTY
1. What to do:
Point gun in a safe direction.
Remove magazine.
Pull back on slide and allow cartridge to fall from gun.
If cartridge does not fall free, pull slide back
and lock it back.
Carefully dislodge cartridge.
If cartridge cannot be removed, carefully store
your gun and take it to a gunsmith.
2. Most failures to feed or chamber a cartridge are the result of a damaged magazine, improper gun handling or defective ammunition.
MALFUNCTION WARNING!
3. Whatever the cause, a jammed cartridge can be
a dangerous situation. Should shell be discharged while out of chamber, cartridge will rupture and fragments will be blown out of pistol with sufficient force to cause injury.
If any information in this manual is not clear, Call Springfield’s Consumer Safety Department at (309) 944-5631 for assistance.
If cartridge hangs up, jams or binds when being chambered from magazine into chamber, do not attempt to force it into chamber by pushing or striking slide.
Always have gun pointed in a safe direction. Failure to obey safety information may result in injury to you or others.
Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc.
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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.
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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).
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Figure 22
SLIDE 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.
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Figure 23-1
Figure 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
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Figure 24-1
Figure 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.
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Magazine Base
Magazine 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.
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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.
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1 Receiver 4 Locking Block 5 Locking Block Pin/Trigger pin-2 6 Locking 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 LIST 9mm/40sw/357sig
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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
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2 Slide 3 Barrel 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 LIST 9mm/40sw/357sig
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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)
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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
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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.
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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 DISASSEMBLY Section.
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
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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
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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.
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