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gerardoscuz · 12-06-2005, 03:43 AM

Can someone please tell me if the pros and cons (if any) about having trigger work done. I read having trigger work will decrease the amount of force needed to fire. I see that Canyon Creek will do 4# pull for carry.

Well, I live in CA and Hell will FREEZE over before I can CCW (legally) or have a hi cap mag. My main use is home defense and range work (non competition).

Would it benefit me for my particular situation?

**Old School** · 12-06-2005, 05:52 AM

Is this your first handgun? How long have you been shooting handguns? I ask because if you are new to the XD or handguns in general, I would wait a bit.

The advantages are you will have a lighter, shorter, smoother trigger that will allow you to have more accurate shots because of less muzzle movement. The cons are you will have a lighter, shorter, smoother tirgger which makes is easier for AD.

Rich is the best, period.

slowburn · 12-06-2005, 06:49 AM

Learn to shoot your stock XD by getting some professional training. Living in Kommiefornia and using a handgun you better understand ALL there is waiting for you IF you ever have to use it, God forbid. Learn your weapon first, it takes time and practice. I don't belive in AD's (accidental discharges)there are only ND's (negligent discharges) So get some training.

**Frenchy** · 12-06-2005, 07:57 AM

A trigger job can lighten and smoothen the action, however...shooting and dry firing can many times, accomplish the same thing. Learn to master the gun as-is before laying out the cash for a professional job.

gerardoscuz · 12-06-2005, 03:01 PM

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Is this your first handgun? How long have you been shooting handguns? I ask because if you are new to the XD or handguns in general, I would wait a bit.

Yes this is my first hangun and I've only had it for a year. I would definitely say that I am far from mastering it. I plan on taking more extensive classes early next year. Thanks for the advice guys!

gerardoscuz · 12-06-2005, 03:08 PM

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:49 pm Post subject:
Learn to shoot your stock XD by getting some professional training. Living in Kommiefornia and using a handgun you better understand ALL there is waiting for you IF you ever have to use it, God forbid. Learn your weapon first, it takes time and practice. I don't belive in AD's (accidental discharges)there are only ND's (negligent discharges) So get some training.

Don't you know it. My brother-in-law is a leo w/Oakland and we've had a few discussions about SHTF at home. It sucks knowing that if I shoot an invader in w/my tv in his hands I may go to jail too. I was born and raised here, but jeez i hate all these bleeding heart liberals.

captdecoy · 12-06-2005, 06:03 PM

I would agree that the best thing a person can do to improve thier readiness for a confrontation would be to get some good training. A short order cook will not become a master cheff is he uses a surgeon's scalpel to cut steak. You can get 4 day class certificates for Front Sight on ebay for around $150. It's well worth it.

On another note, I found that most stock guns have very rough contact points on the trigger mechanism and you can do wonders with just sandpaper. My hk 91 went from around 12 pound surplus to 4 pound match with just repositioning the springs and using sandpaper.

Try polishing the contact points where the firing pin engages the sear. Remove the firing pin and sand down the ledge that the sear catches. Go for a 90 degree perfectly flat mirror. I used 1000 grit sandpaper on the edge of a glass pane. Polish with dremmel and buffing wheel. You can further improve it by using sandpaper to take the sharp edge off the sear. Not too much or you'll regret it. You can permantly change the firing point of the trigger pull by eating away at the sear's edge. If you screw up, you'll have to order a new one.

slowburn · 12-07-2005, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gerardoscuz

Joined: 12 Aug 2005
Posts: 198

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:49 pm Post subject:
Learn to shoot your stock XD by getting some professional training. Living in Kommiefornia and using a handgun you better understand ALL there is waiting for you IF you ever have to use it, God forbid. Learn your weapon first, it takes time and practice. I don't belive in AD's (accidental discharges)there are only ND's (negligent discharges) So get some training.

Don't you know it. My brother-in-law is a leo w/Oakland and we've had a few discussions about SHTF at home. It sucks knowing that if I shoot an invader in w/my tv in his hands I may go to jail too. I was born and raised here, but jeez i hate all these bleeding heart liberals.

Get some training...a TV isn't cause, unless intruder is trying to kill you with it and you better be able to prove it criminally....civil procecution your screwed.

12-06-2005, 03:43 AM	#1
gerardoscuz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 236	Trigger work? Can someone please tell me if the pros and cons (if any) about having trigger work done. I read having trigger work will decrease the amount of force needed to fire. I see that Canyon Creek will do 4# pull for carry. Well, I live in CA and Hell will FREEZE over before I can CCW (legally) or have a hi cap mag. My main use is home defense and range work (non competition). Would it benefit me for my particular situation? __________________ XD 9 Service w/SA tac light XD 45 Tactical w/Insight M3: Benelli SuperNova Tactical w/Insight M3X

12-06-2005, 05:52 AM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,674	Is this your first handgun? How long have you been shooting handguns? I ask because if you are new to the XD or handguns in general, I would wait a bit. The advantages are you will have a lighter, shorter, smoother trigger that will allow you to have more accurate shots because of less muzzle movement. The cons are you will have a lighter, shorter, smoother tirgger which makes is easier for AD. Rich is the best, period. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

12-06-2005, 07:57 AM	#4
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,141	A trigger job can lighten and smoothen the action, however...shooting and dry firing can many times, accomplish the same thing. Learn to master the gun as-is before laying out the cash for a professional job. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. Within 90 days, we will go back after kitchen table dealers, and work to end the gun show and internet sales loopholes. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, 1 gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns."--Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007

12-06-2005, 03:01 PM	#5
gerardoscuz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 236	Old School Commercial Sponsor Joined: 19 Dec 2003 Posts: 2704 Location: Illinois Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:52 pm Post subject: Is this your first handgun? How long have you been shooting handguns? I ask because if you are new to the XD or handguns in general, I would wait a bit. Yes this is my first hangun and I've only had it for a year. I would definitely say that I am far from mastering it. I plan on taking more extensive classes early next year. Thanks for the advice guys! __________________ XD 9 Service w/SA tac light XD 45 Tactical w/Insight M3: Benelli SuperNova Tactical w/Insight M3X

12-06-2005, 03:08 PM	#6
gerardoscuz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 236	Joined: 12 Aug 2005 Posts: 198 Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:49 pm Post subject: Learn to shoot your stock XD by getting some professional training. Living in Kommiefornia and using a handgun you better understand ALL there is waiting for you IF you ever have to use it, God forbid. Learn your weapon first, it takes time and practice. I don't belive in AD's (accidental discharges)there are only ND's (negligent discharges) So get some training. Don't you know it. My brother-in-law is a leo w/Oakland and we've had a few discussions about SHTF at home. It sucks knowing that if I shoot an invader in w/my tv in his hands I may go to jail too. I was born and raised here, but jeez i hate all these bleeding heart liberals. __________________ XD 9 Service w/SA tac light XD 45 Tactical w/Insight M3: Benelli SuperNova Tactical w/Insight M3X

12-06-2005, 06:49 AM	#3
slowburn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 322	Learn to shoot your stock XD by getting some professional training. Living in Kommiefornia and using a handgun you better understand ALL there is waiting for you IF you ever have to use it, God forbid. Learn your weapon first, it takes time and practice. I don't belive in AD's (accidental discharges)there are only ND's (negligent discharges) So get some training.

12-06-2005, 06:03 PM	#7
captdecoy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ca Posts: 29	I would agree that the best thing a person can do to improve thier readiness for a confrontation would be to get some good training. A short order cook will not become a master cheff is he uses a surgeon's scalpel to cut steak. You can get 4 day class certificates for Front Sight on ebay for around $150. It's well worth it. On another note, I found that most stock guns have very rough contact points on the trigger mechanism and you can do wonders with just sandpaper. My hk 91 went from around 12 pound surplus to 4 pound match with just repositioning the springs and using sandpaper. Try polishing the contact points where the firing pin engages the sear. Remove the firing pin and sand down the ledge that the sear catches. Go for a 90 degree perfectly flat mirror. I used 1000 grit sandpaper on the edge of a glass pane. Polish with dremmel and buffing wheel. You can further improve it by using sandpaper to take the sharp edge off the sear. Not too much or you'll regret it. You can permantly change the firing point of the trigger pull by eating away at the sear's edge. If you screw up, you'll have to order a new one.

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