I shot my XDE 9 yesterday. I have had it for a few years and have never had a malfunction.
However, yesterday on the very first double action squeeze I had a a failure to fire. Repeated the squeeze, same thing.
I ejected the case and noticed what appeared to be a light primer strike. S&B 124FMJ so probably a bit harder primer than domestic ammo.
Subsequently, I fired 108 rounds without a problem. Also re-chambered the failed round and as usual, it fired. I haven't removed the FP since I got the pistol and decided to strip to check the FP and channel as well as the FP safety and related springs.
There was an enormous amount of crud on all parts and I believe this caused the early misfire and then it loosened up enough to fire the rest of the ammo problem free.
I am anal about lubing my guns and confess to probably using too much lube. I use Weapon Shield most of the time. I cleaned everything and reassembled dry as a bone.
My question is; do you ever lube the firing pin, spring and channel? If so, what particulars do you follow?...Thanks, JJ
However, yesterday on the very first double action squeeze I had a a failure to fire. Repeated the squeeze, same thing.
I ejected the case and noticed what appeared to be a light primer strike. S&B 124FMJ so probably a bit harder primer than domestic ammo.
Subsequently, I fired 108 rounds without a problem. Also re-chambered the failed round and as usual, it fired. I haven't removed the FP since I got the pistol and decided to strip to check the FP and channel as well as the FP safety and related springs.
There was an enormous amount of crud on all parts and I believe this caused the early misfire and then it loosened up enough to fire the rest of the ammo problem free.
I am anal about lubing my guns and confess to probably using too much lube. I use Weapon Shield most of the time. I cleaned everything and reassembled dry as a bone.
My question is; do you ever lube the firing pin, spring and channel? If so, what particulars do you follow?...Thanks, JJ
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