aliveonbackfeed 0 Posted March 5, 2012 I had my XDM for a month and after each time I would shoot it I cleaned it.However I always would go deeper with the break down.That's how I learned with the Glock and can break them down completely and back together again.I always make sure I have extra cups for the Firing pin spring because I loose them easily.Long story short XDM had to be shipped back to Springfield and they put magazine release back free of charge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arbelest 29 Posted March 5, 2012 Dont forget about youtube if you have any problems. When I broke my rifle down for the first time I forgot the order of some of the parts and youtube was there to save me. On the upside I'm glad to here they did it free of charge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliveonbackfeed 0 Posted March 5, 2012 Dont forget about youtube if you have any problems. When I broke my rifle down for the first time I forgot the order of some of the parts and youtube was there to save me. On the upside I'm glad to here they did it free of charge. I can see the gunsmith at Springfield laughing and saying another one in over his head.But I will try YouTube in the future and I suggest no one remove the magazine release on the XDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gski 1 Posted March 5, 2012 I find the best practice when taking something (gun,generator,coffee maker, etc..) apart the first time is to use a digital camera. I snap a shot after each step. I follow the pictures to re-assemble. My 9 year nephew taught me this trick. Smart boy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sivl32 27 Posted March 6, 2012 I find the best practice when taking something (gun,generator,coffee maker, etc..) apart the first time is to use a digital camera. I snap a shot after each step. I follow the pictures to re-assemble. My 9 year nephew taught me this trick. Smart boy. yeah man i take pic or draw pictures. and with laptops and suck i keep a screw chart i draw up. it helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 6, 2012 You tube videos helped me a lot to first break down a 1911 completely. You may even find one from the gun manufacturer themselves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted March 6, 2012 You tube videos helped me a lot to first break down a 1911 completely. You may even find one from the gun manufacturer themselves. Amazing we were able to get anything done before we had the internet,,, huh.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 6, 2012 Amazing we were able to get anything done before we had the internet,,, huh.. Not to mention im in the internet on my telephone with no wires attached lol. But I've grown up with all this stuff so its pretty standard to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted March 6, 2012 Not to mention im in the internet on my telephone with no wires attached lol. But I've grown up with all this stuff so its pretty standard to me. I didn't, I tell my daughter about what I had growing up and she can't believe we could live like that. I should dig up my old dial phone and see if she can operate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 6, 2012 I didn't, I tell my daughter about what I had growing up and she can't believe we could live like that. I should dig up my old dial phone and see if she can operate it. My grandmother had one of those rotary phones(only one I've ever seen) That thing was about 47lbs. Talk about personal defense weapon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted March 6, 2012 Youtube saved my a$$ with every gun I own so far Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 6, 2012 Sorry for hijacking the thread btw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,140 Posted March 6, 2012 Amazing we were able to get anything done before we had the internet,,, huh.. Chiltons, Haynes and Clymer- and was grateful for those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites