HANDGUN RECALL: SPRINGFIELD XDS 3.3 [video only]

YouTube.com ^ | 8-1-2013 | tnoutdoors9

[servo1969]

Springfield Armory has issued a voluntary safety recall of their popular XD-s in both 9mm and .45 ACP. This recall was issued on August 28, 2013, to resolve two rare but potentially dangerous situations; the gun firing when loading a cartridge, or double-firing when the trigger is pulled once. Brief overview of the steps necessary for returning the gun to Springfield, including notification of the affected serial numbers.

The XD-s .45 ACP that I purchased in early 2013 is on the list. Although I have not had any problems with the handgun, I'm going to follow the steps in the recall protocol and return for the repair "upgrade".

Serial numbers in the recall:

9mm: XS900000 through XS938700
.45 ACP: XS500000 through XS686300

www.springfieldrecall.com

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[servo1969]

Normally I would post misc. gun stuff in "General" but I decided to post this in "News" so it would be seen by as many people as possible.

Be safe!

[LukeL]

Instant double tap.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

The BATF would classify this as an illegal machine gun and throw you in jail if they know you had it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Olofson

[CAluvdubya]

Thank you for posting this.

Marking to find easily after checking serial numbers!

[servo1969]

http://www.springfieldrecall.com/

Sorry. I messed up the hyperlink.

[smokingfrog]

Here’s another recent handgun safety alert.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_791654_-1_757978_757978_image

[Myrddin]

bump

[servo1969]

#6

Yeah, less than 10 days ago some people who had Springfields were snickering at Shield owners. Time for a little crow now.

[Tupelo]

Thanks for posting the S&W link.
I checked and my Model 28 Highway Patrol was not on the list.
I love that thing. Big, Heavy & Deadly with a few scars and scratches. Reminds me of ...............................me.

[umgud]

or double-firing when the trigger is pulled once.

Jail time for the operator, full auto 2 round burst?

[CrazyIvan]

The 28 is a real classic. Would love to have one some day.

[noprogs]

I just don’t like any striker fired semi autos. My wife has one, but all of mine use a hammer.

[3Fingas]

Unintentional select fire mode.

No wonder my buddy likes his xds so much.

[cayuga]

I checked and my Model 28 Highway Patrol was not on the list. I love that thing. Big, Heavy & Deadly with a few scars and scratches.

A Model 28 was my first handgun. I bought a used one about '73, and still have it. It was my go-to handgun, until I met a 1911.

Thanks for reminding me about the 28. Now I'll have to dig it out of the safe and get it to the range.

[trebb]

Instant double tap.

And instant loss of control of your weapon. Firing when chambering a round could have really bad effects on the hand operating the slide....

[capt B]

Thanks- my son,ex army has both-

[AKinAK]

It’s refreshing to see a gun maker fess-up to a problem especially after Remington failed to acknowledge a safety issue with their 870s that killed people. I never bought anything Remington made after that debacle.

[Delta 21]

Just set the selector lever to “Controlled pair”.

[MileHi]

...especially after Remington failed to acknowledge a safety issue with their 870s that killed people.

What would that be?

[AKinAK]

It was the 700 that killed people, the 870s had failure to eject issues. Google it.