XD Talk

suprmatch · 01-18-2009, 09:21 AM

Been tossing the idea around for a bit. Should I order my XD production package or Do It Myself? How difficult can the addition of a new trigger, sights or even an extended mag release be? I might send it out for a match barrel installation. Is it worth the 6 month wait from Springfield and $600 plus dollars for a barrel, mag release and sights. I priced out the parts to about $350. Is it easy work? But on the other hand I won't have the custom logo on my pistol

. What are your thoughts?

moosedan · 01-18-2009, 10:22 AM

I had the same thoughts on mine xd9. I asked a shooter for over twenty years he said leave it alone, so after a season of idpa. The trigger loosen up a little, reset I dont like but I know where it is, my sights I did myself. I dont think the barrel upgrade you would notice. The other thing is what and why the changes or just personal reasons. If you shoot it for a while you know what changes you want. Hope this helps Good luck.

suprmatch · 01-18-2009, 11:14 AM

Been shooting an XD for about 1.5 years. Got about 15,000 rounds logged with my two XDs. Just thought I would treat myself with the next one and possibly upgrade the ones I have.

**scout06** · 01-18-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by moosedan

I had the same thoughts on mine xd9. I asked a shooter for over twenty years he said leave it alone, so after a season of idpa. The trigger loosen up a little, reset I dont like but I know where it is, my sights I did myself. I dont think the barrel upgrade you would notice. The other thing is what and why the changes or just personal reasons. If you shoot it for a while you know what changes you want. Hope this helps Good luck.

^^^ What he said

**mhillsing23** · 01-18-2009, 01:12 PM

If I didn't want to do the work myself, I would go with Springer Precision over the Custom Shop. Scott usually turns things around much quicker. If you aren't in any hurry, the Custom Shop is a good option though.

**jnclement** · 01-19-2009, 01:12 PM

I'd pick Springer over the custom shop too, but first I'd put the Powder River trigger in it.

**community** · 01-19-2009, 02:22 PM

i guess i am old school. any modifications to a firearm should be done by a qualified gunsmith. Even though I have been shooting for over 40 years, I do not feel qualified to change out a tigger mechanism.

anodesjoinops · 01-19-2009, 04:23 PM

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i guess i am old school. any modifications to a firearm should be done by a qualified gunsmith. Even though I have been shooting for over 40 years, I do not feel qualified to change out a tigger mechanism.

I felt the same way (though I haven't been shooting quite as long as you). But after watching some disassembly videos I gave it a whirl - if you can change a tire you can easily swap out the trigger in an XD within 3 minutes.

Okay, maybe 30 minutes the first time.

sd_shooter · 01-19-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by community

i guess i am old school. any modifications to a firearm should be done by a qualified gunsmith. Even though I have been shooting for over 40 years, I do not feel qualified to change out a tigger mechanism.

Have you ever changed the oil in your car? If so, then you're qualified to work on your gun.