OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL
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1. OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL Important Safety Information Inside Read this manual before handling this firearm This manual is for XD M FIREARMS ONLY Do not use this manual for XD or XD S Keep this manual with your firearm and review it before each use This manual is designed to fit in your shirt or jacket pocket Do not allow others to handle or fire your firearm until they have read this manual Transfer this manual with the firearm upon ownership change Download this manual on our website www springfieldarmory com Be a responsible firearm owner Use it safely store it securely and always transfer a firearm responsibly and legally CONTENTS Read and Understand this Manual 3 Know Your Firearm ccc cece cece eee eeeeeees 4 Safety RUES eu 5 Loaded Chamber Indicator 12 Striker Status Indicator o ooooocommmmmm o 13 Safety DEVICES essre iraa E dentine ERE ES 14 Loading Preparing To Fire 16 lL e ik 17 Unloading Clearing 18 Malfunction Warning ccs a 20 Changing Back Strap cece esse 22 Front Fiber Optic Installation o 23 NOTE The information in this manual applies to all XD M 5 25 4 5 amp 3 8 models regardless of caliber unless 2 otherwise noted Field Strip eese Rh rt Rh sn 24 Reassembly u2. DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN LOADING UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM Many ammunition identifications sound similar Make sure you use the right caliber size ammunition in your firearm If firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled keep it pointed at the target for at least 30 seconds Remove the magazine before opening the action Remove 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 need to remain behind shooter Always wear protective glasses when shooting Always wear hearing protection when shooting Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water bullets will ricochet unpredictably Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield Inc TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED ALL THE TIME Do not alter or modify your firearm Have your firearm serviced regularly by a qualified pistolsmith 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 firing your firearm
3. chien E e ne 28 Magazine Disassembly 40S amp W A5ACP 30 Magazine Disassembly 9MM 31 Parts Diagram s eco rr hr ern ee tes 32 Point of Aim reiner st he e cease PR ER EY Ra 40 Cable Lock coxis irr roe ee 41 Care and Cleaning asein eee eee 42 Disclaimer use hh ye he 44 If you have any questions concerning information in this manual call Springfield s Consumer Safety Department at 309 944 5631 for assistance This is an auto loading firearm It is immediately loaded and ready to fire again after each shot until all cartridges loaded in magazine have been fired The firearm is able to fire both with and without the magazine in place 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 firearm to defend yourself how to hunt or for competitive or target shooting It is important to receive training from a competent firearms instructor prior to engaging in any of these activities The National Rifle Association your local or state authorities or your firearm 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 firearm for self defense is a complex subj
4. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield Inc Point firearm in a safe direction at all times 5 Now lightly place finger on trigger and slowly squeeze trigger to fire the firearm 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 This is an auto loading firearm It is immediately loaded and ready to fire again after each shot until all cartridges loaded in magazine have been fired The firearm is able to fire both with and without the magazine in place REMOVING THE MAGAZINE DOES NOT UNLOAD THIS FIREARM NOR DOES IT ENGAGE A SAFETY THIS FIREARM IS NOT UNLOADED UNTIL THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY WARNING Loading the xo by manually inserting a round in the chamber is improper and may cause accidental discharge and possible damage to the extractor Always load the firearm using the magazine When loading the firearm always point the muzzle in a safe direction 18 UNLOADING CLEARING If slide is already in locked back position See Figure 18 1 POINT FIREARM IN SAFE DIRECTION WHILE KEEPING YOUR FINGER OFF OF THE TRIGGER 2 Press magazine release button to remove magazine CHAMBER MUST BE EMPTY 3 From above and rear carefully inspect chamber to m
5. Make sure the magazine is EMPTY or you will inadvertently load the firearm 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 completely to the rear until it locks back 2 Depress magazine release and remove magazine 3 Ensure that you are using the proper caliber ammunition for your firearm Place rim of first cartridge on front of follower See Figure 16 then push the cartridge down on the follower and slide the cartridge under the lips of the magazine completely to the rear Load successive rounds by pushing cartridge down on previously loaded cartridge Use only clean dry original high quality commercially manufactured ammunition Using reloaded ammunition may void warranty 4 POINT FIREARM IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND KEEP FINGER OFF TRIGGER Re insert LOADED magazine into magazine well located in bottom of firearm grip Push firmly enough on bottom of magazine to make sure it is properly seated Caution Do not slam or forcefully jam magazine into magazine well 5 Depress the slide stop lever to allow slide to move forward and load a cartridge from the magazine into the chamber 6 Theloaded chamber indicator will be in the up position See Figure 12 2 7 The striker status indicator will be protruding out of the rear of the slide See Page 13 in the cocked position Caution Never load cartridg
6. Rest Interchangeable Target Backstrap Trigger Ambidextrous Magazine Release Magazine X Tension USPAT 7191556 Only on Compact model Easy Glide Magazine SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY RULES 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 firearm owner is safety minded and always handles firearms 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 a secure place away from children Keep firearms out of reach of children You are responsible for children s safety Be A Responsible Gun Owner Treat all firearms as if they are loaded at all times Never point a firearm at any person or thing you do not intend to shoot Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and have made the DECISION to fire Besure you have positively identified your target ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Do not drop your firearm Make sure you maintain control of your firearm at all times If it falls it may fire If you do drop it unload it and examine it to be sure it works correctly Do not attempt to fire it agai
7. after cleaning your firearm or whenever you have handled ammunition Always use quality ammunition ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN LOADING UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm HANDLING 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 snap caps By practicing operations with snap caps you will become familiar with Safety features Trigger control snap caps Handling of your firearm As a result you will be a safer more confident shooter when aiming at your first target NOTE Extensively dry firing can accelerate component wear stress Use snap caps if dry firing on a regular basis WARNING When you squeeze the trigger you must expect the firearm to fire You must take full responsibility for firing it Your care can avoid accidental discharge and thereby avoid accidental injury and death 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 1 800 680 6866 Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield Inc LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR Yo
8. insuring it is properly 3 Install the slide assembly onto the frame See Figure 27 5 aligned 5 25 amp 4 5 See Figure 27 3 3 8 See Figure 27 4 28 Figure 27 3 Figure 27 4 Figure 27 5 REASSEMBLY XD VN Caution Never allow live ammunition in the area while you are maintaining your firearms If interference is encountered remove the slide assembly 4 See Figure 28 Move the slide to its most rearward position and make sure the barrel is properly seated and the recoil 1 at this point spring resistance will be encountered and system is properly aligned move push the slide stop up 2 locking the slide to the rear NEVER FORCE SLIDE ASSEMBLY ONTO FRAME Doing so could cause damage to your firearm 5 Rotate the disassembly lever counter clockwise to the normal locked position 3 6 Lower the slide 7 Reassembly is now complete Figure 28 29 MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY NOTE DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING PROCEDURES ARE THE SAME FOR ALL XD M 40S amp W 45ACP AND COMPACT MAGAZINES 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 Magazine Follower Magazine Spring Disassembly of the magazine is accomplished by depressing the magazine locking plate and sliding the base plate forward See pages 31 38 for parts nomenclature NOTE MAKE NOTE OF M
9. AGAZINE SPRING ORIENTATION ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES WHEN en DISASSEMBLING OR REASSEMBLING ANY MAGAZINE Magazine Base Locking Plate Figure 29 The magazine spring follower and inner floor plate are under spring tension and can cause AA WARNI NG eye 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 30 thumb while disassembling MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR THE XD M 9MM MAGAZINES Disassembly of the MO magazine is accomplished by Magazine depressing the exposed portion of the magazine spring that Follower is visible through the bottom surface of the magazine base While depressing the spring carefully slide the magazine Magazine base forward keeping in mind that there is considerable Spring Magazine Body spring pressure bearing on the magazine base Control this spring as the base is removed The magazine can now be fully disassembled Reassembly Orient and reassemble the components as illustrated in figure 30 Depress the magazine spring and slide the magazine base home until the magazine spring snaps into place in the base securing the magazine base Magazine Base ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR REASSEMBLING ANY MAGAZINE Figure 30 The magazine spring follower and inner floor plate are un
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11. INGFIELD DO IF YOU DISCOVER A DEFECT f during YOUR ownership of the Product one or more parts of the Product fail due to defects in materials or workmanship Springfield will provide free of charge a new repaired or reconditioned decided at our discretion Product That new repaired or reconditioned Product will be warranted for the remainder of YOUR ownership of the Product under these same terms and conditions WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty does not cover any damage or condition determined by Springfield to be caused by unauthorized repairs disassembly adjustments or modifications carelessness negligence misuse or unsafe handling normal wear and tear failure to properly or reasonably store use or maintain the product hand loaded reloaded remanufactured or defective ammunition LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMERS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL EXPRESS WARRANTIES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER S YOUR OWNERSHIP OF THE PRODUCT AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU SPRINGFIELD S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN T
12. NG PROCEDURES ON THE XD M ARE THE SAME REGARDLESS OF CALIBER Before performing any cleaning or maintenance make sure the firearm is completely unloaded this includes the magazine and chamber Wear eye protection ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FIREARM IS ABLE TO FIRE WITH OR WITHOUT THE MAGAZINE IN PLACE 1 POINT GUN IN SAFE DIRECTION WHILE KEEPING FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER 2 Remove magazine and unload firearm 3 Draw back the slide to the rear stop position and lock it open pushing up the slide stop lever See Figure 24 1 4 Visually inspect the chamber to confirm the firearm is unloaded 5 Rotate the disassembly lever clockwise to a vertical 12 o clock position See Figure 24 2 DISASSEMBLY LEVER UP SLIDE STOP LEVER UP Figure 24 1 Figure 24 2 If you decide to disassemble your Springfield Armory firearm do so properly ARWARN l NG Improper disassembly and or assembly will create unsafe conditions that could result in injury or death or a firearm 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 pistolsmith FIELD STRIP gt lt Before performing any disassembly point firearm in safe direction make sure the firearm is completely unloaded this includes the magazine and chamber Wear eye protection 6 Firmly grip slide and pull to the rear to release the 7 Move the complete slide assembly forward a
13. aded Chamber Indicator Loaded Chamber Indicator Pin Loaded Chamber Indicator Spring Rear Sight Front Sight Recoil Spring Recoil Spring Guide Rod Recoil Spring Assembly Captive Style On 3 8 Model 40 POINT OF AIM Point of Impact Shooters may use a point of aim sight picture at 25 yards See Figure 39 1 This means that at 25 yards the bullet should impact the target at the point visible at the top of the front sight Springfield Inc firearms are regulated to shoot point of aim point of impact Changing brand or type of ammunition may alter point of impact as well as shooter s technique Caution Use only clean dry original high quality commercially manufactured ammunition Point of Aim N sight picture 4 Figure 39 1 CABLE LOCK Step 1 Point gun in safe direction while keeping your finger off the trigger Step 2 Press magazine release and remove magazine Step 3 Pull slide fully to the rear and lock open Step 4 Check to see that no cartridge is in the chamber Step 5 Insert cable through the ejection port and out magazine well Step 6 Lock cable into cable lock Store key separately away from lock and out of reach of children A nA GUNS SHOULD ALWAYS BE Springfield Armory firearm boxes LOCKED AND STORED IN COMPLETE are also designed for an exterior lock COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE 1 Not Included LAWS AND REGULATIONS Step 7 Grasp slid
14. ake sure it is empty When magazine has been removed and when chamber is empty a firearm lock can be installed See Page 42 Pistol can now be safely stored in a secure place Caution Do not cover the ejection port with your hand when loading unloading your firearm Figure 18 Firearm is not empty or unloaded until the magazine is removed and the chamber is empty AR WARNING To properly clear a firearm remove the magazine then pull slide back and check the chamber UNLOADING CLEARING CHAMBER MUST If slide is forward BE EMPTY 1 When magazine has been removed and when chamber is empty a firearm lock can be installed See Page 42 Pistol can now be safely stored in a secure place POINT FIREARM IN SAFE DIRECTION WHILE KEEPING YOUR FINGER OFF OF THE TRIGGER Press magazine release button to remove magazine Fully depress the grip safety and pull slide fully to rear to eject any cartridge remaining in chamber NOTE GRIP SAFETY MUST BE DEACTIVATED TO ALLOW THE SLIDE TO BE PULLED TO ITS REARWARD OPEN POSITION While holding slide in rearward open position carefully inspect chamber making sure it is empty See Figure 19 Figure 19 Firearm is not empty or unloaded until the magazine is removed and the chamber is empty AAWARNING Never touch the trigger when loading or unloading the firearm 19 MALFUNCTION WARNING If cartridge hangs up jams or binds when being chambered from magazine into
15. an bore immediately before attempting to shoot Obstructed barrels can burst and injure you and or bystanders Maintain possession of your firearm at all times when you are on the firing range or during target practice DO NOT ALLOW OTHERS TO HANDLE YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THAT PERSON IS BEING INSTRUCTED OR TRAINED DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN LOADING UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM The XD pistol like all firearms is a dangerous weapon if not handled BE A SAFE FIREARM OWNER ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Firearms 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 firearm handling unsafe When taking medication seek a doctor s advice to be sure you can operate and handle your firearm safely Receive training from a competent firearms instructor before using any firearm Before attempting to shoot practice operations by using snap caps dummy rounds Become familiar with the safety features trigger control and handling of the firearm Make sure you maintain control of your firearm at all times Always keep and carry your firearm with an empty chamber until you intend to shoot so your firearm cannot be fired unintentionally Firearms should be unloaded when not in use This means both the chamber and magazine are empty When transferring a firearm by hand always open the acti
16. chamber do not attempt to force it into the chamber by pushing or striking slide DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN LOADING UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM 1 What to do 3 Whatever the cause a jammed cartridge can be Point firearm in a safe direction while keeping a dangerous situation your finger off of the trigger If you have any questions concerning information in Remove magazine this manual call Springfield s Consumer Safety d Department at 309 944 5631 for assistance Pull back on slide and allow cartridge to fall from firearm Do not cover the ejection port with your hands when loading unloading your firearm If cartridge does not fall free pull slide back and lock it back with slide stop Carefully dislodge cartridge Store key separately away 1 from lock and out of reach If cartridge cannot be removed lock slide back of children Springfield carefully store your firearm and magazines and take Aral codi reg it to a pistolsmith USE SUPPLIED CABLE LOCK exterior lock See Figure 20 amp Page 42 Figure 20 i Al d tection when usi 2 Most failures to feed or chamber a cartridge are the jr l P xr eee eed result of a damaged magazine improper firearm u handling or defective ammunition Tl Safety and instruction manuals are available from 21 1 Springfield Inc Always have firearm pointed in a safe direction 0 ARWARNING Failure to obey safety information may res
17. der spring tension and can cause ARWARN NG eye 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 31 32 XD FRAME PARTS LIST 9MM 40S amp W 45ACP ON AUN bh Frame Locking Block Locking Block Pin Trigger pin 2 Locking Block Pin Trigger Pin Retainer 2 Trigger with Safety Trigger Bar Trigger Bar Spring Sear Sear Pin Ejector Pin Sear Spring Ejector Grip Safety Grip Safety Pin Grip Safety Spring Slide Stop Lever Slide Stop Lever Spring Disassembly Lever 21 22 23 24 25 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Magazine Catch Magazine Catch Pin Magazine Catch Spring Magazine Release Button Striker Safety Lever Magazine Body Magazine Spring Magazine Follower Magazine Locking Plate Magazine Base Backstrap 1 Backstrap 2 Backstrap 3 Backstrap Lanyard Loop Roll Pin Disassembly Bar Disassembler Disassembly Lever Spring Striker Safety Lever Spring 49 33 gt lt SLIDE PARTS LIST 9MM 40S amp W 45ACP 2 3 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 34 Slide Barrel Striker Safety Pin Striker Locking Plate Striker Spring Guide Striker Status Indicator Striker Dampening Spring Striker Striker Spring Striker Safety Striker Safety Spring 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Striker Retainer Pi
18. e and ease forward This cable lock is supplied as an aid to your security measures Figure 42 42 CARE 8 CLEANING 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 barrel 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 flush clean with clean 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 o
19. e by hand directly into the chamber Caution The firearm is now ready to fire NOTE An alternative method to load the cartridge into the chamber is to pull the slide completely to the rear and in one motion quickly release it allowing the slide to slam forward unimpeded under its own force Do not hold the slide as it moves forward Riding the slide in this manner can cause cartridge to jam or misfeed The loaded chamber indicator will be in the up position See Figure 12 2 Caution Do not cover the ejection port with your hand when loading unloading your firearm Follower 16 ARWARNING Never touch the trigger when loading or unloading the firearm 6 FIRING If you have never fired a firearm before follow the sequence of operations shown here without ammunition or with snap caps Then load only one cartridge into the magazine for your first live ammunition firing 1 POINT FIREARM IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHILE KEEPING YOUR FINGER OFF OF THE TRIGGER 2 Load cartridge into chamber from magazine following the procedure described on page 16 3 Grasp grip of firearm firmly A loose grip may cause the firearm to malfunction The pressure from the hand will deactivate grip safety located at top of rear grip area CAUTION THE FIREARM IS NOW READY TO FIRE BE PREPARED FOR NOISE AND RECOIL WHEN FIREARM FIRES 4 Aim firearm at target by aligning sights Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm
20. eaving range Treat every firearm as if it is loaded all the time Load and unload with the firearm muzzle pointed in a safe direction Be certain firearm is unloaded before cleaning Completely unload your firearm 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 firearm unattended Tragedy may result if a child finds your firearm and plays with it Keep every firearm secure Children do not believe firearms can kill Store firearms and ammunition separately Both should be placed beyond children s reach Obey all laws regarding the storage and security of firearms in the home Know and obey the laws regarding the transportation and carrying of firearms Never carry any firearm loaded or unloaded in your pocket purse or tucked in your belt or waistband Use a firearm case or a proper holster Old or reloaded ammunition may cause damage to the firearm and or injure you or others Use only clean dry original high quality commercially manufactured ammunition Using reloaded ammunition may void the warranty ALWAYS REMEMBER REMOVING THE MAGAZINE DOES NOT UNLOAD THE PISTOL NOR DOES IT ENGAGE A SAFETY ALWAYS REMEMBER THE PISTOL IS NOT UNLOADED UNTIL THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS FIREARM IS ABLE TO FIRE WITH OR WITHOUT THE MAGAZINE IN PLACE
21. ect 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 firearms laws and regulations which may vary from city to city and state to state Do not give a firearm to someone who is not allowed to own a firearm or who may use it for a criminal purpose If you purchased this firearm as a used firearm have it inspected and tested by a competent pistolsmith before you use it Guns are sometimes altered and may require repair before they can be used safely Store firearms unloaded locked and in a secure place Obey firearm storage laws Store firearms and ammunition separately Because your children may be in other homes where firearms are stored you should show them what to do if they see or find a firearm by showing them the Eddie Eagle video available from the NRA by calling 703 267 1000 KN R GUN gt Mira Striker Block Disassembly Indicator Internal Rear Sight Lever i Top of Slide Slide Stop Lever Front Sight Muzzle Striker Status Indicator Slide Non Captive Recoil Spring System Internal Grip Safety a Grooved P di Accessory Rail Trigger Guard Ultra Safety Assurance USA USA Trigger System Thumb
22. ict of law rules Any litigation between SPRINGFIELD and YOU or YOUR heirs representatives or assigns shall be filed before a court of competent jurisdiction and venue in the 14th Judicial District of the State of Illinois YOU HEREBY CONSENT TO THE IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE ILLINOIS COURTS AND THAT SERVICE OF THE PROCESS MAY BE MADE UPON YOU AS PROVIDED BY ILLINOIS LAW 44 The XD pistol like all firearms is a dangerous weapon if not handled properly NOTES NOTES NOTES e Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield Inc SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 420 WEST MAIN STREET GENESEO IL 61254 800 680 6866 Revised 6 14 13 Copyright 2013 Contents property of Springfield Inc All rights reserved
23. igger safety lever See Figure 14 2 Figure 14 1 NOTE DEPRESSING THE TRIGGER SAFETY AND PULLING THE TRIGGER WILL NOT ALLOW THE FIREARM TO FIRE UNLESS THE GRIP SAFETY IS DEPRESSED SEE PAGE 15 Figure 14 2 Safety devices like all things mechanical AWA RN l N G can fail Safety devices are not a substitute for safe firearm handling Always follow the rules for safe firearm handling SAFETY DEVICES 2 Grip Safety The grip safety is located at the top rear of the firearm grip See Figure 15 1 The grip safety must be depressed to be deactivated Unless the grip safety is properly depressed and deactivated the firearm 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 firearm is properly gripped to fire See Figure 15 2 To fire the firearm you must properly hold the firearm and depress the grip safety Figure 15 1 and then put your finger on the trigger to depress the trigger safety and pull the trigger To assure the most reliable function it is necessary to properly grip firearm Figure 15 2 Striker Block Safety As an added safety feature an internal striker block will prevent the firearm from firing until the grip safety is depressed and the trigger is pulled LOADING PREPARING TO FIRE Place the EMPTY magazine in the magazine well located in bottom of firearm grip
24. il tends to attract dust and dirt which interferes with the safe and reliable functioning of firearm DO NOT APPLY EXCESS LUBRICATING OIL DO NOT APPLY OIL OR GREASE TO STRIKER 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 firearm Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm ise CLEANING FIREARM 1 Point firearm in safe direction 2 Remove magazine and empty chamber 3 Separate cartridges from firearm before cleaning operation 4 Open slide and visually check that chamber and magazine well are free of cartridges 5 Disassemble firearm 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 barrel as needed until clean of residue 8 Clean barrel with dry patches and examine it If necessary repeat barrel scrubbing Barrel fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy and residue accumulation in the chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges from magazine 10 1 12 13 4 15 Using powder solvent on a clean patch remove powder residue from all components of mechanism If residue cannot be removed by wiping with patch use solvent wetted bristle brush Next wipe scrubbed areas
25. n Extractor Loaded Chamber Indicator Loaded Chamber Indicator Pin Loaded Chamber Indicator Spring Rear Sight Front Sight Recoil Spring Recoil Spring Guide Rod Recoil Spring Assembly Captive Style On 3 8 Model 36 Frame Locking Block Locking Block Pin Trigger pin 2 Locking Block Pin Trigger Pin Retainer 2 Trigger with Safety Trigger Bar Trigger Bar Spring Sear Sear Pin Ejector Pin Sear Spring Ejector Grip Safety Grip Safety Pin Grip Safety Spring Slide Stop Lever Slide Stop Lever Spring Disassembly Lever 4 21 22 23 24 25 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Xy COMPACT FRAME PARTS LIST 9MM 40S amp W 5ACP Magazine Catch Magazine Catch Pin Magazine Catch Spring Magazine Release Button Striker Safety Lever Magazine Body Magazine Spring Magazine Follower Magazine Locking Plate Magazine Base Backstrap 1 Backstrap 2 Backstrap 3 Backstrap Lanyard Loop Roll Pin Disassembly Bar Disassembler Disassembly Lever Spring Striker Safety Lever Spring ES E gt 1 UN q 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 38 Xy COMPACT SLIDE PARTS LIST 9MM 40S amp W 45ACP Slide Barrel Striker Safety Pin Striker Locking Plate Striker Spring Guide Striker Status Indicator Striker Dampening Spring Striker Striker Spring Striker Safety Striker Safety Spring 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Striker Retainer Pin Extractor Lo
26. n until you have completed this safety check Never put your hand over the muzzle of the firearm Keep your finger s off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you are actually aiming at your target and made the decision to fire Under no circumstances should the owner purchaser of this firearm allow it to come into possession of or be handled by small children or a mentally handicapped individual DONOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN LOADING UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM TREAT EVERY GUN AS IF IT IS LOADED ALL THE TIME BE A RESPONSIBLE FIREARM OWNER Never rely on a firearm s safety features to protect you from unsafe firearm handling A safety is only a mechanical device not a substitute for common sense Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and have made the DECISION 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 Do not let water snow mud or other materials enter the barrel Do not pull a firearm toward you by the muzzle Always hold your firearm so you control the direction of its muzzle in case you fall or stumble AX WARNING properly ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION If anything does get into the barrel remove cartridges and cle
27. nd off the slide stop lever See Figure 25 1 Maintain firm grip on frame See Figure 25 2 slide and allow the slide to slowly move forward until the spring tension is released Caution Remember slide is under spring tension maintain control Figure 25 1 Figure 25 2 25 FIELD STRIP XQ 8 Remove the recoil system from the slide 5 25 amp 4 5 See Figure 26 1 3 8 See Figure 26 2 Caution The 5 25 amp 4 5 is a Non Captive Recoil Spring System Spring is under tension Maintain control 9 Remove the barrel from the slide See Figure 26 3 The firearm is now fully field stripped and ready for cleaning Further dismantling is not necessary and 4 6 should only be done by Springfield Inc or a qualified pistolsmith L Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield Inc e Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm 26 Figure 26 1 Figure 26 2 Figure 26 3 27 REASSEMBLY gt lt NOTE REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ON THE XD M ARE THE SAME REGARDLESS OF CALIBER Caution Never allow live ammunition in the area while you are maintaining your firearms 1 Install barrel into slide See Figure 27 1 insuring that NOTE IMPROPERLY ALIGNED RECOIL SYSTEM OR BARREL the top of the chamber of the barrel is flush with the POSITION WILL CAUSE REASSEMBLY PROBLEMS NEVER top of the slide See Figure 27 2 FORCE SLIDE ASSEMBLY ONTO FRAME 2 Reinstall the recoil system
28. om grip insert using a 3 32 punch drifting the pin out DO NOT upper portion of back strap into the frame FORCE THE TAPERED SHAFT OF THE PUNCH INTO Rotate downward and install pin DO NOT THE HOLE See Figure 22 1 FORCE THE TAPERED SHAFT OF THE PUNCH INTO Grip bottom of back strap lift up and away from grip THE HOLE See Figure 22 3 See Figure 22 2 Note Use a flat sturdy platform Make sure holes are aligned correctly Figure 22 1 Figure 22 2 Figure 22 3 22 INSTALLATION With a suitable heat source i e Butane lighter carefully If the bulb is larger than the pocket cut off the bulb only begin to melt one end of the filament by positioning it and repeat the melting process until the bulb fits close to the flame until a bulb forms the same size as the properly pocket in the serrated face of the front sight DO NOT LET THE FILAMENT TOUCH THE FLAME AS THIS Now cut the filament with a razor blade or fingernail WILL CLOUD THE BULB See Figure 23 1 clippers approximately 1 16 of an inch longer than the sight Using the same melting process form a bulb on the muzzle end of the sight locking the fiber optic filament Insert the filament into the sight from the serrated face in place See Figure 23 3 of the sight and pull the filament through the sight until the bulb rests in the pocket See Figure 23 2 Figure 23 3 Figure 23 1 Figure 23 2 23 24 FIELD STRIP gt lt gt NOTE FIELD STRIPPI
29. on and check to assure that it is unloaded prior to handing it over to someone Never take anyone s word that a firearm is unloaded When receiving a firearm always open the action and check that it is unloaded BE A SAFE FIREARM OWNER Do not try to change your firearm s trigger pull because IMPORTANT WARNING alterations of trigger pull usually affect sear There is no safe way to discharge a firearm in engagement and might cause accidental firing i a home or apartment Bullets will go through Never use a firearm that jams or fails to function Ils fl funi d li d properly Should this occur return to Springfield Inc wea 9 HOOKS 9111 ana appiiances an for warranty repair still cause serious injury or death to persons If your shot sounds weak or underpowered it could in the house next door or outside Accidental mean a bullet is in the chamber bore The gun should discharges indoors ALWAYS result in be immediately unloaded and the chamber bore property damage or personal injury checked for obstructions before refiring DO NOT HORSEPLAY with a firearm Your firearm cannot think but you can Firearm safety depends on you WARNING When you squeeze the trigger you must expect the firearm to fire You must take full responsibility for firing it Your care can avoid accidental discharge and thereby avoid accidental injury and death READ THESE RULES Load firearm only when on range preparing to fire Unload it before l
30. ult in injury to you or others TO ELIMINATE MALFUNCTIONS First try changing type brand of ammunition and or magazine 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 residue Thoroughly clean breech mechanism of firearm Use a bristle brush and solvent to remove residue and fouling from breech face extractor chamber and feed ramp See CARE AND CLEANING section for detailed instruction 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 firearm again An obstructed cracked or damaged barrel should never be used and the firearm should be returned to Springfield for inspection 21 CHANGING BACK STRAP gt lt gt Warning Make sure the firearm is completely unloaded magazine removed and chamber clear REMOVAL INSTALLATION Carefully remove the back strap lanyard roll pin by Starting at 45 degree angle fr
31. ur II firearm 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 firearm is loaded and is ready to fire Figure 12 1 12 Figure 12 2 Warning Even though the chamber is empty there may be cartridges in the magazine The firearm is not completely unloaded until the magazine is removed and the chamber is empty Never trust a safety Always assume the firearm is loaded STRIKER STATUS INDICATOR Your Xy firearm has a cocking indicator in the rear of the slide See Figure 13 1 When the firearm is cocked the pin will protrude out of the rear of the slide See Figure 13 2 The cocking indicator does not always mean that the firearm is loaded However when the pin is out always treat the firearm as if it is loaded Only the Loaded Chamber Indicator will show if the firearm is loaded See Page 12 Never rely on a safety Always assume the firearm is loaded OUT COCKED Figure 13 2 Figure 13 1 13 14 SAFETY DEVICES 1 Trigger Safety The trigger safety blocks the trigger from moving backward A lever incorporated into the trigger See Figure 14 1 deactivates the safety when completely depressed while pulling the trigger The trigger can only be pulled if depressed together with the tr
32. with solvent wetted patch After cleaning run dry patch through barrel then follow with lightly oiled patch Wipe all surfaces clean with cloth then wipe all surfaces with lightly oiled patch or cloth Reassemble firearm Remember an improperly assembled firearm is dangerous and should not be fired Always consult a qualified pistolsmith if you experience any difficulty or have any questions concerning assembly procedure If firearm is to be stored for an extended period final oil applications can be heavier so there will be less tendency for it to evaporate Keep your firearm clean at all times 43 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty is issued by Springfield Inc d b a Springfield Armory an Illinois corporation Springfield or we or us or our to You the original retail purchaser also YOUR of a Springfield product the Product This Limited Warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary from state to state WHO AND WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Springfield Inc warrants to You the original retail purchaser of the Product that the Product You purchased will be free of defects in workmanship or material subject to the terms of this document HOW LONG WILL THIS WARRANTY LAST This Warranty will be in effect during the time that YOU the original retail purchaser own the product Proof of original purchase required WHAT WILL SPR
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