Do any OEM XD parts require fitting, or are all "drop-in"? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

oldtexan · 04-16-2008, 06:48 PM

With some pistols, replacing parts can require "fitting" by a knowledgable skilled person. Here I'm thinking of, as an example, replacing a thumb safety or extractor (among other parts) on a 1911.

With other pistol designs all the parts are "drop-in"; that is, an OEM replacement part will function properly without any alteration of the part.

Where does the XD stand with respect to this? Are all its parts "drop-in"? If not, which would require fitting? Extractor? Sear?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

**Ed Ely** · 04-17-2008, 04:22 AM

There are very few OEM XD parts
available. Simply because SA will
not provide them.

Some fire control parts and barrels of
aftermarket manufacture are avail-
ble through some of this forums
sponsors.

Ed

**mhillsing23** · 04-17-2008, 06:10 AM

SA is starting to release more parts though. Check out some of our forum sponsors to see what is available. I know that XD Guys and Pistol Gear carry most, if not all parts that SA makes available.

oldtexan · 04-17-2008, 09:44 AM

Guys, thanks for replying. I roger what you said about very limited availability of OEM parts. Are the aftermarket parts that are available (particularly fire control parts) drop-in or do they require fitting?

Maybe a better way to put my question is: Does replacing or upgrading parts on an XD require a gunsmith's efforts to approximately the same extent ala the 1911, or can all (or almost all) parts be dropped in ala the Glock?

bountyhunter · 04-17-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldtexan

Guys, thanks for replying. I roger what you said about very limited availability of OEM parts. Are the aftermarket parts that are available (particularly fire control parts) drop-in or do they require fitting?

Maybe a better way to put my question is: Does replacing or upgrading parts on an XD require a gunsmith's efforts to approximately the same extent ala the 1911, or can all (or almost all) parts be dropped in ala the Glock?

BOTH

The Springer sear drops in without fitting, their trigger bar does require gunsmith fit.

Most of the drop-in barrels will not need fitting, some will.

jcabin · 04-17-2008, 12:16 PM

What does OEM stand for, thanks!

**agalindo** · 04-17-2008, 12:19 PM

original equipment manufacturer

Springfield parts, not Springer, Bob, Powder River, Pistol Gear, EFK Firedragon, etc..

jcabin · 04-17-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agalindo

original equipment manufacturer

Springfield parts, not Springer, Bob, Powder River, Pistol Gear, EFK Firedragon, etc..

thanks!

44 Deerslayer · 04-23-2008, 06:41 PM

As far as I know, the only auto pistol that has all drop in factory parts is a Glock and all the parts (except the frame) are available to anyone.

Hopefully, this will eventually become the case for XD too. I think most of the factory parts for the XD probably would drop in, they just aren't for sale yet.

04-16-2008, 06:48 PM	#1
oldtexan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 7	Do any OEM XD parts require fitting, or are all "drop-in"? With some pistols, replacing parts can require "fitting" by a knowledgable skilled person. Here I'm thinking of, as an example, replacing a thumb safety or extractor (among other parts) on a 1911. With other pistol designs all the parts are "drop-in"; that is, an OEM replacement part will function properly without any alteration of the part. Where does the XD stand with respect to this? Are all its parts "drop-in"? If not, which would require fitting? Extractor? Sear? Thanks in advance for your answers.

04-17-2008, 04:22 AM	#2
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,948 Blog Entries: 1	There are very few OEM XD parts available. Simply because SA will not provide them. Some fire control parts and barrels of aftermarket manufacture are avail- ble through some of this forums sponsors. Ed __________________ I have a favorite new clock ....... http://obamaclock.org/ Countdown until Obama leaves Office 1476 Days, 13 Hours, 34 Minutes, 03 Seconds.

04-17-2008, 06:10 AM	#3
mhillsing23 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 3,177	SA is starting to release more parts though. Check out some of our forum sponsors to see what is available. I know that XD Guys and Pistol Gear carry most, if not all parts that SA makes available. __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

04-23-2008, 06:41 PM	#9
44 Deerslayer XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MN and AZ Posts: 72	As far as I know, the only auto pistol that has all drop in factory parts is a Glock and all the parts (except the frame) are available to anyone. Hopefully, this will eventually become the case for XD too. I think most of the factory parts for the XD probably would drop in, they just aren't for sale yet. __________________ Ron NRA Life Member

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04-17-2008, 09:44 AM	#4
oldtexan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 7	Guys, thanks for replying. I roger what you said about very limited availability of OEM parts. Are the aftermarket parts that are available (particularly fire control parts) drop-in or do they require fitting? Maybe a better way to put my question is: Does replacing or upgrading parts on an XD require a gunsmith's efforts to approximately the same extent ala the 1911, or can all (or almost all) parts be dropped in ala the Glock?

04-17-2008, 12:16 PM	#6
jcabin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 555	What does OEM stand for, thanks!