cleaning a XD40

IMPORTANT!!!! there is one thing i would like to change in the vid. at the part where i say put a little drop of oil in the hole in the slide where the firing pin is this is something you only should do once and awhile and it should b a very small drop. this is a video on how to clean a springfield XD40 you do not have to field strip the gun every time but it is a good practice to field strip to clean

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• xd
• XD40

[quickbarn]

what cleaning kit is that???

[legend1937]

its a cheap kit from kleenbore for handguns its a nice little starter kit

[Juice56107]

I read somewhere that u should''t drop any oil in that first hole u mentioned as that is a sort of release vent for all the heat and pressure generated when fired. if it gets gummed up it wont due its job and all the pressure and heat will release out the back of the gun right in front of your face! True or false?

[legend1937]

yea it is a relief hole you don't want fill it up with oil but just a very small drop doesnt hurt and you should check it every time you taken it down as far as blowing back in your face i don't think it would the only pressure that would be created in the would just be from the firing pin moving in the hole which wouldn't be much

[sully359]

dont you think a little bore cleaner on the brush will help loosen the grim ? I think it does. Also acts as a lubercant.

[legend1937]

yes, it does

[nimdae]

When using the brush, you want to have solvent on the brush, or already in the barrel. I use a solvent soaked patch first, then brush. Also, when using the brush, push it all the way through, then pull all the way back. Don't change direction inside the barrel.

It is NOT oil, it is solvent. You generally only oil the inside of your barrel if it is going to be stored for an extended period of time.

Cotton swaps are bad. It can catch on metal parts and leave bits inside. Use an old toothbrush.

[apexdisco]

Good video. Thanks for providing...

[mattc1683]

Your going to destroy you gun. You never ever ever change direction of the brush while its still in the bore. Make sure it passes all the way through or you WILL destroy your rifling.

[Guinness1759Lover]

Great Video. Thanks for the info.

[andygreeen]

cool vid. do you have any laser sights for xd.

[gtvapsamtik]

What would you clean your barrel with that metal brush. XDM already comes with brush which is not metal but its like plastic.

[MrYournamehereplease]

looking to buy this gun soon looks easy to strip. clean than most guns ive seen thats not the only reason though i hear its very accurate and i like the design its nice

[Landoftheignorant]

I've found that having a can of CO2, (keyboard dusters, etc..) is a tremendous help with those small spaces in the back of the slide, where the extractor is. Helps get rid of all the residue after its been broken up.

[donnypauling]

Thank you! I am a new gun owner, and just purchased this gun a few days ago. In this video you answered all my questions about cleaning. I appreciate it.

[kungfusnwbrdr]

You should clean you gun on four occasions: (1) when the gun is new; (2) after you use it; (3) once a month if it is in storage; and (4) as needed (i.e. you drop it in a puddle of mud).

[easycredit4u]

Thanks every how often should i clean and oil mine? I just put 200 rounds threq my xd9 is it good to clean it now or wait??

[390MUDDIN]

LOL the only gun I have that's easier than my XD to clean is my AK. Great gun all the way around.