Dead XD40 Tactical

[bountyhunter]

Originally Posted by jlpskydive

A trigger spring is not a quick fix like some others.

When I was fitting the new Springer trigger bar I do believe I had gotten to where I was taking the whole thing in and out in about ten seconds. The spring is easy to replace, and the XD trigger bar can be easily removed without taking out the sear or any of the "back end" firing parts.

With a punch (or a filed off nail) I think the trigger spring could easily be replaced in the field.

[bountyhunter]

Originally Posted by jlpskydive

Getting it apart was another story.

You just have to use a thin screwdriver and reach in from the back to lower the sear and let the slide come past it. It's a piece of cake if you know where to look.

Originally Posted by jlpskydive

The design was one of those things today I considered after this happened. This is a weak link and scares me a little bit with my carry SC.

Well, I don't really disagree except to add I consider the autoloader in general to be a "weak link" in design which is why my defense gun is a revo.

I shoot autos all the time, but I have spent so much time fixing their foibles and clearing jams I would never be able to confortably trust my life to one.

YMMV

[rogerxd45]

i have removed the lockingblock and trigger parts many many times and after a few times it gets really easy

[jlpskydive]

Yea after watching the video it looks very easy. Not so when you're frustrated and seeing it for the first time. Thanks for all the help.

[blindpig]

Originally Posted by HTOWN stunna

i can change my trigger spring out, with my eyes closed, and one hand tied behind my back in about a minute

Do you have pics of you doing that?

[HTOWN stunna]

nope but i have a vid i made of trigger bar and sear reassembly thats shorter than 45 seconds. okay, okay all except the eyes closed, and one hand tied behind my back lol

[jlpskydive]

I have seen the video.... it's a minute 40. Thanks for the tip it looks much harder than that before you see it..

[GURR]

Originally Posted by HTOWN stunna

i am working on a video, for the springer drop in parts still, if you are having trouble i posted a video on here and youtube on how to reassemble your trigger bar and sear. on youtube do a search for cgal123 and two vids will pop up, just giving you a hard time the XD is really an excellent pistol, other that this little mishap you'll love it! i have around 20k rounds and havent had any problems with the trigger spring.

Very informative video. It's a good tool when working on the XD.

Thanks

[tec]

Parts availability per Springfield Armory

Their response is:

From: "Terry Bowers" <terryb@springfield-armory.com>
To: <tecxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:42:22 -0500
Subject: RE: A question for you about the XD and it's parts availability

Timothy,
I have included a pdf of the parts that we have for sale. The
highlighted parts are not for sale, except for the striker and striker
dampening spring. This changed back in June of this year.
Our parts policy is ever evolving. It is possible that at some point we
could begin to offer more parts for sale. As of now, there are no other
new ones on the horizon. I apologize for this inconvenience. I
understand this problem, and I hope that it will not negatively affect
your view on a very fine pistol and a company who will do whatever it
takes to ensure your firearm continues to function flawlessly. Again, I
apologize for the inconvenience. Please let me know if there is
anything else that I can do for you. Thank you.

With Best Regards,
Terry Bowers
Dealer Assistance and Response Team
Springfield Armory Inc.
420 W. Main St.
Geneseo, IL 61254
www.springfield-armory.com
1-800-680-6866
1-800-617-6597
309-944-8490 (FAX)
terryb@springfield-armory.com