Bob's Custom Shop vs Springer Precision (Trigger Parts) - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Hooz · 03-03-2008, 11:57 AM

I've been around for a while, and I thought I followed the growth of aftermarket XD parts pretty closely... But apparently I missed something. Since Bob (Bob's Custom Shop) and Scott (Springer Precision) were both talking about drop-in sears and trigger bars around the same time, I guess I (mistakenly?) assumed they were in cahoots with each other developing the parts.

As I was browsing through the XDGuys site earlier today, just looking at what they had to offer, I noticed that they carry sears and trigger-bars from BOTH Scott and Bob. If the pictures are accurate, there does appear to be some minor differences between the two, and the prices are different as well.

I'm looking for a trigger-bar to use with my soon-to-arrive PRP Safety Lever, and I'm wondering what the differences (besides the $15) are between the parts from Bob and Scott.

So... What's the scoop? Are they the same? Are they different? Does anyone know?

Hooz · 03-03-2008, 12:14 PM

To clarify, I already own a Springer Precision trigger-bar. I'm wondering what is different about Bob's.

**Loves2Shoot** · 03-03-2008, 12:15 PM

Springer Precision is in no way associated with Bob's Custom Shop or Bob Hostetter.

Are 2008 product are redesigned by me exclusively and built to a much higher quality standard in material and tolerances than ever before. After a reworking a 1000 XD's there were changes that could be made to improve the product, and we did.

That is why we do NOT suggest drilling and tapping trigger bars. It can go right a lot of the times, but there are things that can go wrong also that can cause catastrophic failure in doing so.

**Loves2Shoot** · 03-03-2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooz

To clarify, I already own a Springer Precision trigger-bar. I'm wondering what is different about Bob's.

As far as I know, his is not made of stainless steel (17-4) and may need to be adjusted to account for the deformation from heat treat. They are also dimensionally different.

ichy_trigger · 03-03-2008, 12:19 PM

I must say from the trigger bars I have seen in person, I REALLY like the quality of the Springer parts.

Hooz · 03-03-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

I must say from the trigger bars I have seen in person, I REALLY like the quality of the Springer parts.

Me too. But I was wondering where the $15 difference came into play.

Bob Hostetter · 03-03-2008, 12:51 PM

Mr. Springer is correct, we are no longer doing business with each other. Most of last year Mr. Springer bought my parts and sold them under his brand name. He has since had those parts reproduced by someone else. The parts that XD Guys are selling under my name, for the most part, are the same parts that Mr. Springer sold last year (there have been a couple of small design changes). They are made from heat treated carbon steel rather then stainless steel as his current line of parts are made. The exception is the X Tech or competition sear which is a new model that we came out with just this year which eliminates the need for a separate striker block lever. It is made from heat treated 416 stainless steel. All of our parts are CNC'ed from heat treated billet steel since we orginally introduced them in Jan of last year. If you do a search you will find that prior to Mr. Springer carrying them I had Pistol Gear do some testing on a early unit and he posted the results.

Keep an eye out for a really cool intoduction sale from the XD Guys in the next week or so. You won't believe the prices................

**Dark Knight** · 03-06-2008, 10:35 PM

THE XDGUYS GROUP BUY IS ON WE NEED 50 ORDERS TO BRING YOU THIS PRICE....
Xdguys Group Buy Trigger Kit ..march Madness Part 2

03-03-2008, 11:57 AM	#1
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,991	Bob's Custom Shop vs Springer Precision (Trigger Parts) I've been around for a while, and I thought I followed the growth of aftermarket XD parts pretty closely... But apparently I missed something. Since Bob (Bob's Custom Shop) and Scott (Springer Precision) were both talking about drop-in sears and trigger bars around the same time, I guess I (mistakenly?) assumed they were in cahoots with each other developing the parts. As I was browsing through the XDGuys site earlier today, just looking at what they had to offer, I noticed that they carry sears and trigger-bars from BOTH Scott and Bob. If the pictures are accurate, there does appear to be some minor differences between the two, and the prices are different as well. I'm looking for a trigger-bar to use with my soon-to-arrive PRP Safety Lever, and I'm wondering what the differences (besides the $15) are between the parts from Bob and Scott. So... What's the scoop? Are they the same? Are they different? Does anyone know? __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

03-03-2008, 12:14 PM	#2
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,991	To clarify, I already own a Springer Precision trigger-bar. I'm wondering what is different about Bob's. __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

03-03-2008, 12:15 PM	#3
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,610	Springer Precision is in no way associated with Bob's Custom Shop or Bob Hostetter. Are 2008 product are redesigned by me exclusively and built to a much higher quality standard in material and tolerances than ever before. After a reworking a 1000 XD's there were changes that could be made to improve the product, and we did. That is why we do NOT suggest drilling and tapping trigger bars. It can go right a lot of the times, but there are things that can go wrong also that can cause catastrophic failure in doing so. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

03-03-2008, 12:19 PM	#5
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	I must say from the trigger bars I have seen in person, I REALLY like the quality of the Springer parts. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

03-03-2008, 12:51 PM	#7
Bob Hostetter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: So Calif Posts: 278	Mr. Springer is correct, we are no longer doing business with each other. Most of last year Mr. Springer bought my parts and sold them under his brand name. He has since had those parts reproduced by someone else. The parts that XD Guys are selling under my name, for the most part, are the same parts that Mr. Springer sold last year (there have been a couple of small design changes). They are made from heat treated carbon steel rather then stainless steel as his current line of parts are made. The exception is the X Tech or competition sear which is a new model that we came out with just this year which eliminates the need for a separate striker block lever. It is made from heat treated 416 stainless steel. All of our parts are CNC'ed from heat treated billet steel since we orginally introduced them in Jan of last year. If you do a search you will find that prior to Mr. Springer carrying them I had Pistol Gear do some testing on a early unit and he posted the results. Keep an eye out for a really cool intoduction sale from the XD Guys in the next week or so. You won't believe the prices................ __________________ Bob Hostetter

03-06-2008, 10:35 PM	#8
Dark Knight XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SpokaVegas WA STATE Posts: 359	THE XDGUYS GROUP BUY IS ON WE NEED 50 ORDERS TO BRING YOU THIS PRICE.... Xdguys Group Buy Trigger Kit ..march Madness Part 2 __________________ "It's not who is right it's who is left" Mr. Ed Parker www.xdguys.com Exclusively Supporting OEM, Aftermarket and Custom Parts for The Springfield Armory XD and XD(M)™ Pistol Series ONLY Period! New XD(M)™ Products Here http://store.valueweb.com/servlet/xd...%29/Categories Home of the First XD Extended Slide Stop www.xdguys.com

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