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 FIREARMS ONLY Do not use this manual for XD M 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 sese 4 Safety Rules cerco he Rr e XR Er ER sedans 6 Loaded Chamber Indicator oo ooooooo o 13 Striker Status Indicator cece eee cece eee 14 Safety Devices cocer e Sia US cules diners Bere 15 Loading Preparing To Fire o ooooooommomo 18 Fifing u Em 19 Unloading Clearing eee 20 Malfunction Warning sese 22 Field Strip siot err E EA RE SPEI 24 Reassembly 55e the aee E ia 27 NOTE The information in this manual applies to all XD models regardless of caliber unless otherwise noted Magazine Disassembly ooooocococommmm Ported Barrel sissies sere rer ntn Parts Diagram s censes cirerer roses caseros nn Po2. Slide Captive Recoil a Spring System Ambidextrous Thumb Safety lt lt Grip Safet Grooved gt e r Light Rail Trigger Guard Accessory Rail Thumb Rest Ultra Safety Assurance USA USA Trigger System Target Trigger Ambidextrous Magazine Release Frame Easy Glide Magazine SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY RULES Be A Safe Firearm Owner 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 Firearm Owner Treat all firearms as if they are loaded at all times Although many safety mechanisms are designed into your firearm firearm safety still depends on you being a responsible firearms owner Never point a firearm at any person or thing you do not intend to shoot Be sure you have positively identified your target ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Do not drop your f
3. Figure 27 4 Figure 27 2 27 Figure 27 3 Figure 27 4 Figure 27 5 REASSEMBLY 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 and make sure the barrel is properly seated and the recoil position 1 at this point spring resistance will be system is properly aligned encountered and 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 NOTE XD MODELS WITH A THUMB SAFETY MUST BE DEACTIVATED BEFORE REASSEMBLY 28 MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY Disassembly procedures on the XD are the same regardless of caliber 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 pages 32 39 for parts nomenclature NOTE Make note of magazine spring orientation ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR REASSEMBLING ANY MAGAZINE Magazine Follower Maga
4. ARE BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR ECONOMIC LOSS BODILY INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM YOUR USE OR OWNERSHIP OF THE PRODUCT WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR CERTAIN OTHER EXCLUSIONS CONTAINED IN WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE PROHIBITED BY LAW No person or entity is authorized to give any other warranty or to assume any other obligation on behalf of Springfield Any provision of this Limited Warranty prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition and shall not invalidate any of the remaining provisions of this Limited Warranty GOVERNING LAW VENUE CONSENT TO JURISDICTION This Limited Warranty will be governed and construed in accordance with the law of the State of Illinois without regard to Illinois conflict 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
5. 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 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
6. 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 action 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 a home or apartment Bullets will go through Never use a firearm that jams or fails to function Ils fl furi d li d properly Should this occur return to Springfield Inc wa 5 HOOFS urniture ana appiiances an for warranty repair still cause serious injury or death to persons If your shot sounds weak or underpowered it could m 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 f
7. the firearm to malfunction The pressure from the This is an auto loading firearm It is immediately loaded and hand will deactivate grip safety located at top of rear ready to fire again after each shot until all cartridges loaded grip area in magazine have been fired The firearm is able to fire both CAUTION THE FIREARM IS NOW READY TO FIRE with and without the magazine in place REMOVING THE V BE PREPARED FOR NOISE AND RECOIL WHEN MAGAZINE DOES NOT UNLOAD THE FIREARM NOR FIREARM FIRES DOES IT ENGAGE A SAFETY THE FIREARM IS NOT UNLOADED UNTIL THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY 4 Aim firearm at target by aligning sights Always wear eye and ear protection when using WARNING Loading the XD by manually inserting any firearm around in the chamber is improper and may cause accidental discharge and possible damage R to the extractor Always load the firearm using the Safety and instruction manuals are available from magazine When loading the firearm always point Springfield Inc the muzzle in a safe direction 20 If slide is already in locked back position See Figure 20 1 2 Press magazine release button to remove magazine 3 From above and rear carefully inspect chamber to make sure it is empty 4 Hold slide disengage slide stop ease slide forward When magazine has been removed and when chamber is empty a firearm lock can be installed Now the firearm can be safely stored i
8. GE 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 DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN LOADING UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED ALL THE TIME 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 shooters 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 oS N 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
9. HUMB SAFETY GRIP SAFETY 3 Grip Safety The grip safety is located at the top rear of the firearm grip See Figure 17 1 The grip safety must be depressed to be deactivated See Figure 17 2 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 To fire the firearm you must properly hold the firearm and depress the grip safety deactivate the thumb safety if equipped Figure 17 1 and then put your finger on the trigger to depress the trigger safety and pull the trigger When the grip safety and thumb safety if equipped are deactivated the firearm will fire when the trigger is pulled To assure the most reliable function it is necessary to properly grip firearm Figure 17 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 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 P
10. Spring Assembly Captive Style On Sub Compact Models Recoil Spring Assembly Captive Style On Service Models Recoil Spring And Guide Rod Assembly Non Captive Style On Tactical Models 35 36 XD FRAME PARTS LIST 45ACP WITH THUMB SAFETY ON AU bh 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Receiver 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 Thumb Safety Stop 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 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 Thumb Safety Lever Left Thumb Safety Lever Right Thumb Safety Retainer Pin Thumb Safety Position Ball Thumb Safety Position Ball Spring 38 XD SLIDE PARTS LIST 45ACP WITH THUMB SAFETY 2 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Slide Barrel Striker Safety Retaining Pin Striker Locking Plate Striker Spring Guide Striker Status Indicator Striker Dampening Spring Striker Striker Spring Striker Safety 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Striker Safety Spring Striker Retainer Pin Extractor Loaded Chamber Indicator Loaded Chamber Indicator Pin Load
11. alified 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 WARRANT Y 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 SPRINGFIELD DO IF YOU DISCOVER A DEFECT If 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 wa
12. at 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 23 FIELD STRIP XD NOTE Field stripping procedure on the XD 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 FIREARM IN SAFE DIRECTION WHILE KEEPING YOUR FINGER OFF OF THE TRIGGER Remove magazine and unload firearm Draw back the slide to the rear stop position and lock it open pushing up the slide stop lever 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 Figure 24 If you decide to disassemble your Springfield Inc firearm do so properly Improper ARWARN l NG 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 24 Before performing any disassembly po
13. d preventing the firearm from firing The thumb safety when activated also locks the slide in its forward most position preventing it from moving To fire the firearm the thumb safety lever is depressed downward to the fire position After firing always re activate the thumb safety When the thumb safety is deactivated See Figure 15 2 the firearm will fire as the grip safety is depressed and the trigger is pulled NOTE THE THUMB SAFETY CAN BE ACTIVATED IF THE STRIKER IS COCKED OR UNCOCKED Safety devices like all things mechanical can fail Safety devices are not a substitute for safe firearm WA RN N G handling Always follow the rules for safe firearm handling NOTE THE THUMB SAFETY IS AMANUAL SAFETY WHICH NEEDS TO BE ACTIVATED DEACTIVATED BY THE OPERATOR SHOWN ACTIVATED Figure 15 1 SHOWN DEACTIVATED Figure 15 2 15 16 2 Trigger Safety The trigger safety blocks the trigger from moving backward A lever incorporated into the trigger See Figure 16 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 See Figure 16 2 A an et Figure 16 1 NOTE DEPRESSING THE TRIGGER SAFETY AND PULLING THE TRIGGER WILL NOT ALLOW THE FIREARM TO FIRE UNLESS THE GRIP SAFETY IS DEPRESSED AND THUMB SAFETY IF EQUIPPED ARE DEACTIVATED Figure 16 2 SOME XD MODELS ARE ALSO EQUIPPED WITH T
14. ed Chamber Indicator Spring Rear Sight Front Sight Recoil Spring Assembly Captive Style On Service Models Recoil Spring And Guide Rod Assembly Non Captive Style On Tactical Models 39 40 POINT OF AIM Point of Impact Shooters may use a point of aim sight picture at 25 yards See Figure 40 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 Figure 40 1 s 4 07 Point of Aim sight picture Step 1 Point firearm in safe direction while keeping your finger off 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 Step 7 Grasp slide and ease forward This cable lock is supplied as an Figure 41 aid to your security measures 41 42 CARE amp 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 inse
15. f the ported firearm 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 firearm 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 Always point firearm in a safe direction WARN NG Keep your firearm unloaded until you are ready to shoot PORTED BARREL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ammunition Use only fresh factory ammunition such as Winchester Remington 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 Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield Inc Maintenance Accumulated debris in the barrel exhaust ports may result in damage to the firea
16. ghly wash your hands to remove powder and solvents after cleaning your firearm Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm 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 on page 24 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 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 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 qu
17. 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 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 11 12 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 e 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 produc
18. int firearm in safe direction make sure the firearm is completely unloaded this includes the magazine and chamber Wear eye protection 6 Pull the slide slightly to the rear to release the slide 7 Move the complete slide assembly forward and off the stop lever Then firmly gripping the slide allow the frame See Figure 25 2 slide to slowly move forward until the spring tension is released While holding the slide pull and release the trigger with the firearm pointed in a safe direction to fully unlock the slide from the frame See Figure 25 1 Figure 25 2 Figure 25 1 25 26 8 Remove the recoil spring assembly from the slide See Figure 26 1 Figure 26 1 9 Remove the barrel from the slide See Figure 26 2 Figure 26 2 The firearm is now fully field stripped and ready for cleaning REASSEMBLY NOTE Reassembly procedures on the XD are the same regardless of caliber VN 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 Reinstall the recoil system insuring it is properly 3 Install the slide assembly onto the frame See Figure 27 5 aligned 5 See Figure 27 3 4 amp 3 See
19. int of Aim aus eee to t haee rr retra Cable Lock wait Care and Cleaning Lees eee Disclaimer eere rr a If you have any question 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 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 bef
20. irearm 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 again 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 of this firearm allow it to come into possession of or be handled by small children or a mentally handicapped individual DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN LOADING UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM TREAT EVERY FIREARM 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
21. its muzzle in case you fall or stumble ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION If anything does get into the barrel remove cartridges and clean 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 AWA R N N G The XD pistol like all firearms is a dangerous weapon if not handled properly 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
22. n a secure place Figure 20 If slide is forward 1 Press magazine release button to remove magazine Fully depress grip safety and pull slide fully to rear to eject any cartridge remaining in chamber NOTE GRIP SAFETY AND THUMB SAFETY IF EQUIPPED MUST BE DEACTIVATED TO ALLOW THE SLIDE TO BE PULLED TO ITS REARWARD OPEN POSITION 4 While holding slide in rearward open position carefully inspect chamber making sure it is empty See Figure 21 When magazine has been removed and when chamber is empty a firearm lock can be installed See Page 22 Firearm can now be safely stored in a secure place Figure 21 21 MALFUNCTION WARNING If cartridge hangs up jams or binds when being chambered from magazine into 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 SAFE DIRECTION WHILE a dangerous situation KEEPING YOUR FINGER OFF OF THE TRIGGER If you have any question concerning information in this manual call Springfield s Consumer Safety Department at 309 944 5631 or 1 800 680 6866 for assistance Remove magazine Pull back on slide and allow cartridge to fall from firearm If cartridge does not fall free pull slide back and lock it back Carefully dislodge cartridge If cartridge canno
23. or firing it Your care can avoid accidental discharge and thereby avoid accidental injury and death 10 READ THESE RULES Load firearm only when on range preparing to fire Unload it before leaving 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 ENGA
24. ore 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 Firearms 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 Loaded Chamber Striker Block Disassembly Indicator Internal Rear Sight Lever Top of Slide Slide Stop Lever Front Sight Muzzle Striker Status Indicator Slide Captive Recoil Spring System Grip Safety Grooved gt Light Rail Trigger Guard ol r Accessory Rail Thumb Rest Ultra Safety Assurance USA USA Trigger System Target Trigger Frame Ambidextrous Magazine Release Easy Glide Magazine Striker Block Disassembly Loaded Chamber Indicator Internal Rear Sight Top of SN Slide Stop et Lever Pd Striker Status Indicator Lever Front Sight Muzzle
25. rm or injury to the shooter With the firearm 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 31 32 XD FRAME PARTS LIST smmaoswiss7sic ascar asace ON OU pb 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Receiver 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 45 46 47 48 49 Magazine Catch Magazine Catch Pin Magazine Catch Spring Magazine Release Button Striker Safety Lever Magazine Follower Magazine Locking Plate Magazine Base Magazine Body Magazine Spring 34 XD SLIDE PARTS LIST ommoswisszsicascarvasacr 2 3 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Slide Barrel Striker Safety Retaining Pin Striker Locking Plate Striker Spring Guide Striker Status Indicator Striker Dampening Spring Striker Striker Spring Striker Safety 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Striker Safety Spring Striker Retainer Pin Extractor Loaded Chamber Indicator Loaded Chamber Indicator Pin Loaded Chamber Indicator Spring Rear Sight Front Sight Recoil
26. rranted 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 THE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY THE PRECEDING LIMITED WARRANTY CONSTITUTES SPRINGFIELD S ONLY OBLIGATION TO YOU AND REPRESENTS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST SPRINGFIELD IN NO EVENT WILL SPRINGFIELD BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOUR CLAIMS
27. rted 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 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 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 Thorou
28. t be removed lock slide back carefully store your firearm and take it to a pistolsmith USE SUPPLIED CABLE LOCK See Figure 22 amp Page 41 2 Most failures to feed or chamber a cartridge are the result of a damaged magazine improper firearm handling or defective ammunition Safety and instruction manuals are available from Always wear eye and ear protection when using any Springfield Inc firearm T WARNING Always have firearm pointed in a safe direction Failure to obey safety 22 information may result in injury to you or others Figure 22 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 th
29. ts 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 Your XD firearm has a loaded chamber indicator See Figure 13 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 13 2 When the loaded chamber indicator is up the firearm is loaded and is ready to fire Figure 13 1 Figure 13 2 13 Your XD firearm has a cocking indicator in the rear of the slide See Figure 14 1 When the firearm is cocked the pin will protrude out of the rear of the slide See Figure 14 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 13 14 Figure 14 1 Figure 14 2 SAFETY DEVICES 1 Thumb Safety Some XD models are equipped with a thumb safety which can be operated by both right and left handed shooters ambidextrous This thumb safety should be activated whenever the firearm is loaded and deactivated only when ready to fire The thumb safety is activated by pressing the lever upward to the safe or on position See Figure 15 1 When the thumb safety is activated the firing mechanism is blocke
30. ull 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 13 2 Caution Do not cover the ejection port with your hand when loading unloading your firearm Figure 18 FIRING direction arall tinas If you have never fired a firearm before follow the NOTE IF YOUR XD IS EQUIPPED WITH A THUMB sequence of operations shown here without ammunition SAFETY DEACTIVATE NOW or with snap caps Then load only one cartridge into the 5 Lightly place finger on trigger and slowly squeeze magazine for your first live ammunition firing trigger to fire the firearm Spent cartridge is expelled 1 POINT FIREARM IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHILE up and to the right KEEPING YOUR FINGER IS OFF OF THE TRIGGER 6 Thisfirearm will automatically be ready to fire again 2 Load cartridge into chamber from magazine following after each shot until all cartridges loaded in magazine the procedure described on page 18 have been fired NOTE This only applies when there is NOTE IF YOUR XD IS EQUIPPED WITH A THUMB more than one round in magazine SAFETY ACTIVATE NOW 7 When last cartridge has been fired slide will lock open 3 Grasp grip of firearm firmly A loose grip may cause and remain to rear
31. ull the slide completely to the rear until it locks back Depress magazine release and remove magazine 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 AXWARNING Never touch the trigger when loading or unloading the firearm 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 The loaded chamber indicator will be in the up position See Figure 13 2 7 The striker status indicator will be protruding out of the rear of the slide See Page 14 in the cocked position Caution Never load cartridge 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 p
32. zine Base Magazine Magazine Body Spring cw Locking Plate Figure 29 during removal Wear protective safety glasses to reduce the risk of eye injuries Be sure to maintain downward pressure on SAFETY CAUTION The magazine spring follower and inner floor plate are under spring tension and can cause eye injury if not controlled the magazine spring with your thumb while disassembling 29 30 PORTED BARREL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warnings Ammunition Restrictions and Maintenance Completely read this safety manual before using a ported barrel firearm Transfer this manual to any subsequent owner or user of the firearm If you are inexperienced in the handling of firearms obtain expert instruction before attempting to shoot Neither 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 firearm Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield Inc EAS M Special Safety Issues For Ported Barrel Pistols A ported barrel firearm in common with most firearms using muzzle brake devices produces greater noise than normal firearms 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 I
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