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nightshade · 05-02-2006, 08:01 PM

I am considering sending my XD9 SC to Rich for a 1911 like triggerjob with a 4 pound trigger. Do you think this will make my xd more prone to an ad when it's used for concealed carry? Would your answer be the same if it had no backstrap saftey?

jeepguy · 05-02-2006, 08:06 PM

The grip safety is one of the reasons I picked the XD over the Glock. I like to carry IWB sans holster and couldn't feel comfortable doing it with the glock. If you keep your finger off the trigger four pounds won't be any different than 6 or 7. My Xd9 has the canyon creek trigger job and it is fantastic. I highly recommend it.

nightshade · 05-02-2006, 08:11 PM

Jeepguy did you have your pretravel shortened?

Damon · 05-02-2006, 08:28 PM

My XD is my main carry gun.

I had Rich do a trigger job with 4# pull on it. And its worth every penny. I don't worry about the safety of it at all.

The main reason I sent it half way across the county for Rich to do the trigger job is because he is an expert on the XD. I'm sure I could have found somebody local to do it but Rich has an excellent reputation for XD work. I'm sure he would never let anything leave his shop that was "unsafe".

**Frenchy** · 05-02-2006, 09:08 PM

AD will not be a problem!...However...ND is strictly up to you.

**Old School** · 05-02-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Frenchy

AD will not be a problem!...However...ND is strictly up to you.

+1. You will need to practice with your new trigger, alot, before you ever use it for carry. Like any new gun, you will need to learn it (again). As long as your trigger is out of the guard, your gun will never fire.

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O.C. 4 U · 05-02-2006, 11:35 PM

What is the usual turn around time for trigger jobs ? Also what's the best way to ship the weapon ? Sorry for the dumb questions but I have never shipped a firearm off to be "tricked out"; I've always either bought the gun from the company's custom shops or taken it to a local gunsmith.

**Frenchy** · 05-03-2006, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by O.C. 4 U

What is the usual turn around time for trigger jobs ? Also what's the best way to ship the weapon ? Sorry for the dumb questions but I have never shipped a firearm off to be "tricked out"; I've always either bought the gun from the company's custom shops or taken it to a local gunsmith.

You can legally ship your handgun overnight by common carrier. That would be FedEx or UPS. The gunsmith can then ship it directly back to you.

jeepguy · 05-03-2006, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nightshade

Jeepguy did you have your pretravel shortened?

I actually bought my 9 with the CC job already done. It definitly has the take up reduced. I always liked the stock XD trigger but the CC job is something that really needs to be felt to be appreciated. I suppose I should e-mail Rich to find out exactly everything that he did with my gun.

XD_Dan · 05-03-2006, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jeepguy

If you keep your finger off the trigger four pounds won't be any different than 6 or 7.

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Originally Posted by Frenchy

AD will not be a problem!...However...ND is strictly up to you.

I think both of these statements are right on.

Keep your finger off of the trigger until your sights are on target! That is your best bet to avoid a ND. And the best way to accomplish this is to practice, practice, practice.

FWIW, I have trigger jobs from Rich on both of my XD's. One is for daily carry and the other is for range and home defense use. It is money well spent.

05-02-2006, 08:01 PM	#1
nightshade XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 20	Trigger job vs safety I am considering sending my XD9 SC to Rich for a 1911 like triggerjob with a 4 pound trigger. Do you think this will make my xd more prone to an ad when it's used for concealed carry? Would your answer be the same if it had no backstrap saftey? __________________ XD9 SC - OD Green HK USP 45f Kel-Tek P3AT Browning buckmark

05-02-2006, 08:11 PM	#3
nightshade XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 20	Jeepguy did you have your pretravel shortened? __________________ XD9 SC - OD Green HK USP 45f Kel-Tek P3AT Browning buckmark

05-02-2006, 08:28 PM	#4
Damon XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 354	My XD is my main carry gun. I had Rich do a trigger job with 4# pull on it. And its worth every penny. I don't worry about the safety of it at all. The main reason I sent it half way across the county for Rich to do the trigger job is because he is an expert on the XD. I'm sure I could have found somebody local to do it but Rich has an excellent reputation for XD work. I'm sure he would never let anything leave his shop that was "unsafe". __________________ XD-9 Service TruGlo TFO Sights Don's Guide Rod Canyon Creek Trigger Job Canyon Creek Fusion Slide Finish Firearms Academy of Seattle FAS-2 x2 Graduate Firearms Academy of Seattle FAS-4 x2 Graduate

05-02-2006, 09:08 PM	#5
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 12,890	AD will not be a problem!...However...ND is strictly up to you. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ 2008 Election..."Imbrace your ignorance, and vote your preference". It's quite simple, really... *If you vote for Obama, you are a fuking idiot. If you vote for McCain, you are a fuking idiot.* *If your vote is for the lessor of two evils, then you can be comforted knowing that you're less of a fuking idiot than the other guy! Because Fritz says so! RON PAUL IN 2008**

05-02-2006, 11:35 PM	#7
O.C. 4 U XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BFE, pa Posts: 1,782	What is the usual turn around time for trigger jobs ? Also what's the best way to ship the weapon ? Sorry for the dumb questions but I have never shipped a firearm off to be "tricked out"; I've always either bought the gun from the company's custom shops or taken it to a local gunsmith. __________________ Few had nightmares from their duties, and none would ever fall victim to delayed-stress syndrome, because they deemed themselves to be predators, not prey, and lions know no such feelings.--Tom Clancy

05-02-2006, 08:06 PM	#2
jeepguy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: central NY Posts: 225	The grip safety is one of the reasons I picked the XD over the Glock. I like to carry IWB sans holster and couldn't feel comfortable doing it with the glock. If you keep your finger off the trigger four pounds won't be any different than 6 or 7. My Xd9 has the canyon creek trigger job and it is fantastic. I highly recommend it.

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