XD 45 live round in chamber - slide won't cycle

[pdempsey1097]

Good to hear. What solvent are you using?

Hoppes.

 

[oknow]

I would also fire the round, then use method in post #4 if it doesn't eject.

And then I would sell the gun because having a gun that jams is useless to me.

Happening even once is too much. Cause what if you needed that firearm to save your life and you can't chamber a round because the slide is jammed? Failure like that could mean your life or a loved ones life.

Reminder to self. think twice about this

 

[Tony617]

Hoppes.

What brand of Hoppes? I still use Hoppes #9 for my revolver. I let the cylinder and barrel soak for a while and then pull a few cotton swabs through for get the solvent out. Then I use light oil to lube the cylinders and barrel.

 

[Pandaz3]

I guess there was a small amount of Solvent left after cleaning and the gun was then loaded and it sat for awhile, allowing the corrosion to begin. Really that is why you were using the solvent to loosen the copper, but it works on brass too, just a little different due to the chemical composition of brass vs. copper.

 

[pdempsey1097]

Hoppes #9 as well. Virtually the same procedure as you.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I thought of that about twelve times but never said so in the thread.
There's your problem.

 

[MrMillspecer]

I would have never thought of that as it's never happened to me. How long did it sit, was it brass ? I do use CLP though.

I have witnessed poly coated steel rounds getting stuck when they were left in a very hot chamber of an AR15. My friend had to use the mortar move to get the round out. It worked but didn't feed well afterwards until the chamber was cleaned. But that was after 600+ rounds of cheap steel ammo. And mag dumps , without lube.

Glad you got it sorted. I do like Springfields.

 

[pdempsey1097]

I would have never thought of that as it's never happened to me. How long did it sit, was it brass ? I do use CLP though.

Glad you got it sorted. I do like Springfields.

It was in the safe for 4-5 months, and yes - brass cased ammo