Springfield XD-45 question

[Balog]

Hello all,

I recently purchased a Springfield XD; .45 with the 5in barrel and short grip. I love it to death, but I have a small question about loading it.

I've often heard that one should not directly chamber a round in a 1911 platform. By "directly chamber" I mean insert a single round into the chamber and release the slide onto it. Is this also a problem in the XD platform?

 

[Geno]

I did it with my 3 XDs and never had issues. I think the difference is the external extractor that is able to rise over the rim.

 

[nitesite]

It's always best to let the case rim slide up from beneath into the extractor hook. As you know, this is done by chambering the first round from the magazine.

 

[possum]

i have done it before but it isn't a common practice for me, i take a rd off the top of the magazine.

 

[10-Ring]

IMO, it's tough to abuse a polygun...you should be fine

 

[Ghost Tracker]

Springfield XDs are TOUGH to break...but why do it unnecessarily? It's like asking if you can run your pick-up truck a quart of oil low. Yeah, you likely won't tear it up, but wouldn't it be just as easy to take a little extra time & load rounds from the mag?