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Olivia Chillia · 04-26-2006, 05:03 PM

I had the trigger pull on my XD SC measured today. The gunsmith who did it said it measured in the 6 pound range twice and right at 7 pounds once.

I told him I wasn't at a decision point yet, since I've put only 100 rounds through the gun and want to put another 2400 through before I decide whether to get a trigger job.

He told me that he might be able to bring the trigger pull down in the 5 pound range, but he couldn't guarantee it. According to him, you can reduce trigger pull only a certain amount. Has anyone else heard this? Is there more than one way to reduce trigger pull?

He also mentioned that it is possible to loosen things up a bit by tapping the gun all over with a padded hammer. No, thanks! I think I'll pay someone to do it if it needs doing. As far as I'm concerned, the only thing that needs adjustment is the trigger. The rest of the action is fine.

OutsiderXD · 04-26-2006, 05:10 PM

stay away from the hacker

Olivia Chillia · 04-26-2006, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutsiderXD

stay away from the hacker

Okay. Can you explain what led you to this conclusion?

ajamesp51 · 04-26-2006, 05:27 PM

No way, I would stay away from him and go with someone who knows the XD series.

Springfield Armory
Rich at Canyon Creek
Tom Novak Novaks handgunner
Irv at Barsto
Cylinder and slide
Acurate plating and weaponery

ajamesp51 · 04-26-2006, 05:28 PM

A smith who uses the words "might" and "cant warrenty the work".....stay away.

There are plenty of people who know what they are doing with the XD.

I think I know the xd design well and I cant even figure out why you would want to hit it with a hammer to "loosen it up"

WARHEAD'Z · 04-26-2006, 05:40 PM

T-A-P...T-A-P...T-A-P.....C-R-A-C-K. . . . .C-R-U-N-C-H
"Hello Springfield? I have a problem. My XD is X-damned."

Tap a plastic handgun with a hammer?

Even a padded hammer

on a plastic gun?

He really told you to do this?

What is he, the CEO of the ACME Loon and Tune Firearms Co?

My guess is that if he were a mechanic, he would tell you to drive your truck off of a mountain in order to break the engine in quicker. No apology but..... Your gunsmith is an IDIOT!!!!!

Send it to Rich @ Canyon CreeK. He will hook you up.
http://www.canyon-creek.com/

TxStorm · 04-26-2006, 08:17 PM

I'd have to agree, stay away from him. Beating ANY gun to "loosen it up" isn't one of the top dumbest statements I've heard this week, but it's a close second! (Other was wanting to use gas to degrease a running backhoe engine, cuz it running will warm up the gunk.) 6lb pull really isn't that bad, most ppl get a 3.5-4lb after a trigger job. But it does smooth it up quite a bit, I reckon. But that may happen with some rds and time on its own.
Pick and choose your 'smiths carefully, ask ALL the questions you can, if he/she remains patient the whole time, he/she is a likely prospect. If something doesn't sound right, check it out.

Trace

MtnCamper · 04-26-2006, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WARHEAD'Z

What is he, the CEO of the ACME Loon and Tune Firearms Co?

I'll have to admit, that's GOOD! Really GOOD! Now hand me a towel, damn coffee all over this thing........

pat3332 · 04-26-2006, 09:00 PM

Olivia, What are you wanting to do with your trigger? Do not give it to the person you talked to. I can't make myself call him a gunsmith.
Email, or call Rich at Canyon Creek, tell him what you want and that's what you will get. Springfield will also do a great job, but it will cost more and take longer. Rich does a great job and will waranty his work. If you don't want to lighten the trigger that much, maybe just smooth it out and reduce the take up and return, Rich can do whatever you want, and you won't believe the difference. I bought my XD-40 over 2 years ago, mainly because of the trigger and the gun I got back from Rich is 100% better. Also consider night sights. Get them from Oldschool and have him send them to Rich to mount. (I got the TruGlo TFO's). Takes about 2 weeks. I know, it's a long time to go without it and the withdrawl symptoms suck, but it's worth it. No I don't work for either of these guys, just had great results.
Sorry, I'm probably embarassing them both.
Naaahhh, they're probably use to it by now

Wren-Ro 'V' · 04-26-2006, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MtnCamper

Quote:

Originally Posted by WARHEAD'Z

What is he, the CEO of the ACME Loon and Tune Firearms Co?

I'll have to admit, that's GOOD! Really GOOD! Now hand me a towel, damn coffee all over this thing........

lol great.

04-26-2006, 05:03 PM	#1
Olivia Chillia XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 102	XD trigger questions (educate me!) I had the trigger pull on my XD SC measured today. The gunsmith who did it said it measured in the 6 pound range twice and right at 7 pounds once. I told him I wasn't at a decision point yet, since I've put only 100 rounds through the gun and want to put another 2400 through before I decide whether to get a trigger job. He told me that he might be able to bring the trigger pull down in the 5 pound range, but he couldn't guarantee it. According to him, you can reduce trigger pull only a certain amount. Has anyone else heard this? Is there more than one way to reduce trigger pull? He also mentioned that it is possible to loosen things up a bit by tapping the gun all over with a padded hammer. No, thanks! I think I'll pay someone to do it if it needs doing. As far as I'm concerned, the only thing that needs adjustment is the trigger. The rest of the action is fine.

04-26-2006, 05:27 PM	#4
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,027	No way, I would stay away from him and go with someone who knows the XD series. Springfield Armory Rich at Canyon Creek Tom Novak Novaks handgunner Irv at Barsto Cylinder and slide Acurate plating and weaponery __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

04-26-2006, 05:28 PM	#5
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,027	A smith who uses the words "might" and "cant warrenty the work".....stay away. There are plenty of people who know what they are doing with the XD. I think I know the xd design well and I cant even figure out why you would want to hit it with a hammer to "loosen it up" __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

04-26-2006, 08:17 PM	#7
TxStorm XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: De Leon, TX Posts: 201	I'd have to agree, stay away from him. Beating ANY gun to "loosen it up" isn't one of the top dumbest statements I've heard this week, but it's a close second! (Other was wanting to use gas to degrease a running backhoe engine, cuz it running will warm up the gunk.) 6lb pull really isn't that bad, most ppl get a 3.5-4lb after a trigger job. But it does smooth it up quite a bit, I reckon. But that may happen with some rds and time on its own. Pick and choose your 'smiths carefully, ask ALL the questions you can, if he/she remains patient the whole time, he/she is a likely prospect. If something doesn't sound right, check it out. Trace __________________ Texas XD Practical Shooters Association 2- XD40 Services w/ mods 1- XD40 Sub Compact 1- XD40 Sub Compact Bi-Tone Various other Toyz ..

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04-26-2006, 05:10 PM	#2
OutsiderXD XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lumberton,NC Posts: 77	stay away from the hacker

04-26-2006, 05:40 PM	#6
WARHEAD'Z XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 591	T-A-P...T-A-P...T-A-P.....C-R-A-C-K. . . . .C-R-U-N-C-H "Hello Springfield? I have a problem. My XD is X-damned." Tap a plastic handgun with a hammer? Even a padded hammer on a plastic gun? He really told you to do this? What is he, the CEO of the ACME Loon and Tune Firearms Co? My guess is that if he were a mechanic, he would tell you to drive your truck off of a mountain in order to break the engine in quicker. No apology but..... Your gunsmith is an IDIOT!!!!! Send it to Rich @ Canyon CreeK. He will hook you up. http://www.canyon-creek.com/

04-26-2006, 09:00 PM	#9
pat3332 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 260	Olivia, What are you wanting to do with your trigger? Do not give it to the person you talked to. I can't make myself call him a gunsmith. Email, or call Rich at Canyon Creek, tell him what you want and that's what you will get. Springfield will also do a great job, but it will cost more and take longer. Rich does a great job and will waranty his work. If you don't want to lighten the trigger that much, maybe just smooth it out and reduce the take up and return, Rich can do whatever you want, and you won't believe the difference. I bought my XD-40 over 2 years ago, mainly because of the trigger and the gun I got back from Rich is 100% better. Also consider night sights. Get them from Oldschool and have him send them to Rich to mount. (I got the TruGlo TFO's). Takes about 2 weeks. I know, it's a long time to go without it and the withdrawl symptoms suck, but it's worth it. No I don't work for either of these guys, just had great results. Sorry, I'm probably embarassing them both. Naaahhh, they're probably use to it by now