Powder River Precision trigger job with measurements - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Bill in San Jose · 06-18-2008, 12:11 AM

At the risk of repeating myself from the original thread on how to install the PRP trigger safety bar and overtravel stop

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/hs2000-...avel-stop.html

Here's the after measurements for pre-travel, releasing the sear to fire, and over-travel when I was finished. Less than 4/10 inch of total trigger movement end-to-end, about what my pre-travel was before. I've not been to the range with it yet, but looking forward to trying it out.

I want to add, Daniel was great at talking me through not only the overtravel stop adjustment process, but also the takedown and reassembly of the trigger sear/ rear-end of my XD for the first time. By the 3d time I'd done it (1x to install, 1x to do it again for practice, 1x to take it apart when done and polish the sides of the sear, his piece and the ejector), I was feeling like a pro- but not ready to try it with a blindfold on.

**jtaliani** · 06-18-2008, 07:59 AM

Very cool! Thanks for the detailed pics and measurements.

code33 · 06-18-2008, 08:31 AM

Great info. Thanks for posting this.

NDB_MN · 06-18-2008, 09:46 AM

Very nice. Similar to my results with the kit, though my overtravel is set to ~ 0.075 inch. I may actually adjust the overtravel stop to allow a little more because it basically feels like my trigger breaks and then doesn't move at all.

Great kit, HIGHLY recommended. Shot my XD and a Kimber 1911 over last weekend, and the Kimber's trigger was only slightly better (IMHO). That's amazing considering where the XD trigger starts. Scored the same with both guns at 25'.

**XDONBOARD** · 06-18-2008, 10:24 AM

Excellent pics, thanks!

Bill in San Jose · 06-18-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDB_MN

Similar to my results with the kit, though my overtravel is set to ~ 0.075 inch.

The impact of a thousandth of an inch on the overtravel stop on the overtravel is more than that on the trigger, due to the mechanics of the linkage. I like it as-is, and wondered if I'd sanded a couple thousandths 'too much' off, but any less and I think my comment would be the same as yours.

You're all welcome on the thanks. Fun project. I love it when a plan comes together. I've got to get to the range asap and try it out.

NDB_MN · 06-18-2008, 11:00 AM

Exactly. Even a little off on the overtravel stop can make a large difference, so my advice to others is TAKE IT SLOW.

I filed it to where I could only barely get the trigger to pull, then took out some emery cloth and 'refined' it with just a very small amount taken off each attempt.

I've only put one box or so down the barrel since finishing mine, once I get some more testing in, if I need to tune it more I'll use your measurements as a guide on where to expect it to be. Thanks!

Bill in San Jose · 06-18-2008, 12:40 PM

One thing I did do, following somebody's suggestion (thanks to you, whoever it was) when checking the fit of the overtravel piece, was to install the locking block when checking the trigger and overtravel piece to be sure everything in the trigger are was lined up exactly as it would be when shooting.

This is a great forum and opportunity to both learn, and share experience with others. Be safe, and good shooting.

slanky · 06-18-2008, 03:39 PM

I can see why people rave about this simple modification. Just got mine and installed it. Even without the overtravel stop, the trigger break is sooooooo much nicer. Can't beat it for $35. The overtravel bit definitely needs to be fitted though, but that was easy enough to accomplish.

Great writeup on the install by the way.

06-18-2008, 12:11 AM	#1
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,517	Powder River Precision trigger job with measurements At the risk of repeating myself from the original thread on how to install the PRP trigger safety bar and overtravel stop http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/hs2000-...avel-stop.html Here's the after measurements for pre-travel, releasing the sear to fire, and over-travel when I was finished. Less than 4/10 inch of total trigger movement end-to-end, about what my pre-travel was before. I've not been to the range with it yet, but looking forward to trying it out. I want to add, Daniel was great at talking me through not only the overtravel stop adjustment process, but also the takedown and reassembly of the trigger sear/ rear-end of my XD for the first time. By the 3d time I'd done it (1x to install, 1x to do it again for practice, 1x to take it apart when done and polish the sides of the sear, his piece and the ejector), I was feeling like a pro- but not ready to try it with a blindfold on. __________________ The truth be told, in all my years in the Capitol I have never met a legislator who harbors more contempt for the law-abiding firearm owner than does Barack Obama. Rich Pearson knows Barack Obama Served in the Illinois state capitol as chief lobbyist for the Illinois State Rifle Association. http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...4904149&EDATE= Last edited by Bill in San Jose; 06-18-2008 at 11:04 AM.

06-18-2008, 07:59 AM	#2
jtaliani XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 267	Very cool! Thanks for the detailed pics and measurements. __________________ http://mp-pistol.com/boards/ Nug is Gun spelled backwards.

06-18-2008, 09:46 AM	#4
NDB_MN XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Champlin, Minnesota Posts: 460	Very nice. Similar to my results with the kit, though my overtravel is set to ~ 0.075 inch. I may actually adjust the overtravel stop to allow a little more because it basically feels like my trigger breaks and then doesn't move at all. Great kit, HIGHLY recommended. Shot my XD and a Kimber 1911 over last weekend, and the Kimber's trigger was only slightly better (IMHO). That's amazing considering where the XD trigger starts. Scored the same with both guns at 25'. __________________ SA-XD40 Bi-Tone: Trijicon Night Sights, Don's Guide Rod 22#, PRP Match Trigger, Magloc Mag Well, Hogue Handall grip Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact 9mm Kimber 1911 Stainless TLE II Beretta AL391 Teknys 12ga Ruger MkII: Volquartsen Target Grips, Adjustable Sights

06-18-2008, 10:24 AM	#5
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley of the Cards Posts: 3,838	Excellent pics, thanks! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

06-18-2008, 11:00 AM	#7
NDB_MN XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Champlin, Minnesota Posts: 460	Exactly. Even a little off on the overtravel stop can make a large difference, so my advice to others is TAKE IT SLOW. I filed it to where I could only barely get the trigger to pull, then took out some emery cloth and 'refined' it with just a very small amount taken off each attempt. I've only put one box or so down the barrel since finishing mine, once I get some more testing in, if I need to tune it more I'll use your measurements as a guide on where to expect it to be. Thanks! __________________ SA-XD40 Bi-Tone: Trijicon Night Sights, Don's Guide Rod 22#, PRP Match Trigger, Magloc Mag Well, Hogue Handall grip Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact 9mm Kimber 1911 Stainless TLE II Beretta AL391 Teknys 12ga Ruger MkII: Volquartsen Target Grips, Adjustable Sights

06-18-2008, 08:31 AM	#3
code33 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SF, CA Bay Posts: 128	Great info. Thanks for posting this.

06-18-2008, 12:40 PM	#8
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,517	One thing I did do, following somebody's suggestion (thanks to you, whoever it was) when checking the fit of the overtravel piece, was to install the locking block when checking the trigger and overtravel piece to be sure everything in the trigger are was lined up exactly as it would be when shooting. This is a great forum and opportunity to both learn, and share experience with others. Be safe, and good shooting. __________________ The truth be told, in all my years in the Capitol I have never met a legislator who harbors more contempt for the law-abiding firearm owner than does Barack Obama. Rich Pearson knows Barack Obama Served in the Illinois state capitol as chief lobbyist for the Illinois State Rifle Association. http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...4904149&EDATE=

06-18-2008, 03:39 PM	#9
slanky XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 17	I can see why people rave about this simple modification. Just got mine and installed it. Even without the overtravel stop, the trigger break is sooooooo much nicer. Can't beat it for $35. The overtravel bit definitely needs to be fitted though, but that was easy enough to accomplish. Great writeup on the install by the way.

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