How To Install the Powder River Precision Safety Lever and Overtravel Stop - Page 5 - XDTalk Forums

**powder river** · 06-12-2008, 12:47 AM

Propellerhead,
Thanks for taking your time to do this post. It looks like a lot of people have found it to be helpful and I'm sure that many more will in the future.
Thanks again,
Daniel

propellerhead · 06-12-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by powder river

Propellerhead,
Thanks for taking your time to do this post. It looks like a lot of people have found it to be helpful and I'm sure that many more will in the future.
Thanks again,
Daniel

You're welcome.

I'm just sharing info, which is one of the things I enjoy.

Beej · 06-12-2008, 02:14 PM

Is this kit listed on the site or is it an email thing? Can you tell me what parts to get for my XD40 service model? I want the deal for $50 with it all.

propellerhead · 06-12-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beej

Is this kit listed on the site or is it an email thing? Can you tell me what parts to get for my XD40 service model? I want the deal for $50 with it all.

Contact Daniel at Powder River Precision

He'll hook you up.

Beej · 06-12-2008, 07:46 PM

I sent him an email so I will see what he says.

**englandcrown** · 06-13-2008, 03:21 PM

I just ordered both items over the phone with Michelle. Wow, super nice people. Can't wait to get the parts and install them. Thanks Propellerhead for all your info.

Nosrac · 06-13-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beej

I sent him an email so I will see what he says.

Just call them...it's quicker and you have to call them to order anyway.

NDB_MN · 06-13-2008, 05:39 PM

Just installed the PRP Match kit, and wanted to say THANK YOU to Propellerhead, this tutorial was a big help. Great quality product from Daniel at Powder River, just as everyone had said: BIG thanks to him as well for designing such an awesome product.

My learnings:

1) It will take about 1 hour to install if you are as picky as me. 15mins is installing springs and the striker safety. 45mins is fitting the overtravel stop. BUT IT IS WELL WORTH IT.

2) The overtravel stop is actually made out of softer plastic (relative to the polymer frame) and will file easily - BE CAREFUL not to file too much, but THANK GOODNESS for the ability to make very fine adjustments. You can really craft this thing down to right where you want it - all I used was 1 steel file and then coarse emery cloth.

3) I found it easier to reassemble by putting the locking block, overtravel stop, and trigger/trigger bar in at the same time. My locking block has loosened up though from disassembly, so this may not be best for someone with a tight block.

MY RESULTS:

This is an amazing kit for the price. For ~$60 you get a serious trigger. I was amazed after installing the striker safety alone how much better the trigger was.

My overall pull length is now roughly 1/4" from start to finish. The weight of the trigger is noticeably reduced (though I don't have a scale for exact measurement). I will add more once I get a chance to roll it out onto the range again. There is very minimal pre-travel, and since I was pretty meticulous about fitting the overtravel stop, there is almost NO overtravel.

Kudos once again. Can't wait to test it!

kayl · 06-13-2008, 06:39 PM

Propellerhead-
Does the takedown lever come out the same way on the SC? It doesn't feel like mine goes to the 2:00 position.

Also- Does anyone know the difference between the PRP Safety lever for the SC and the regular one? I worked for 25 minutes trying to get the PRP Lever in and couldn't, but got the stock one in easily. That makes me wonder if I possibly got the wrong one sent to me by accident. Either that or I'm just a dummy

propellerhead · 06-13-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kayl

Propellerhead-
Does the takedown lever come out the same way on the SC? It doesn't feel like mine goes to the 2:00 position.

Also- Does anyone know the difference between the PRP Safety lever for the SC and the regular one? I worked for 25 minutes trying to get the PRP Lever in and couldn't, but got the stock one in easily. That makes me wonder if I possibly got the wrong one sent to me by accident. Either that or I'm just a dummy

I just checked my gf's XD9sc. Turn the takedown lever to the 11:00 position instead of the 2:00 position. A slight push from the right side of the frame will get it started.

I don't think there's a different one for the Service and Subcompact 9/40. They are the same frame. Still, check with PRP on that.

Try holding the safety lever with needle nose pliers, then install it. It has to go down almost into the magazine well, then back towards the grip safety. It should feel like it hooks in, then rotate the front end up. See where I have it in the pic below? It actually has to go almost an inch lower into the frame.

06-12-2008, 12:47 AM	#41
powder river XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 489	Propellerhead, Thanks for taking your time to do this post. It looks like a lot of people have found it to be helpful and I'm sure that many more will in the future. Thanks again, Daniel __________________ PRP~ XD & XDM Perfection!
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06-12-2008, 02:14 PM	#43
Beej XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 29	Is this kit listed on the site or is it an email thing? Can you tell me what parts to get for my XD40 service model? I want the deal for $50 with it all.
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06-12-2008, 07:46 PM	#45
Beej XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 29	I sent him an email so I will see what he says.
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06-13-2008, 03:21 PM	#46
englandcrown XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 1,233	I just ordered both items over the phone with Michelle. Wow, super nice people. Can't wait to get the parts and install them. Thanks Propellerhead for all your info. __________________ My two favorite weapons: Springfield XD45 (13 + 1) and Ford F-150 FX4 (15mpg) I never leave home without em.
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06-13-2008, 05:39 PM	#48
NDB_MN XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Champlin, Minnesota Posts: 1,080	Just installed the PRP Match kit, and wanted to say THANK YOU to Propellerhead, this tutorial was a big help. Great quality product from Daniel at Powder River, just as everyone had said: BIG thanks to him as well for designing such an awesome product. My learnings: 1) It will take about 1 hour to install if you are as picky as me. 15mins is installing springs and the striker safety. 45mins is fitting the overtravel stop. BUT IT IS WELL WORTH IT. 2) The overtravel stop is actually made out of softer plastic (relative to the polymer frame) and will file easily - BE CAREFUL not to file too much, but THANK GOODNESS for the ability to make very fine adjustments. You can really craft this thing down to right where you want it - all I used was 1 steel file and then coarse emery cloth. 3) I found it easier to reassemble by putting the locking block, overtravel stop, and trigger/trigger bar in at the same time. My locking block has loosened up though from disassembly, so this may not be best for someone with a tight block. MY RESULTS: This is an amazing kit for the price. For ~$60 you get a serious trigger. I was amazed after installing the striker safety alone how much better the trigger was. My overall pull length is now roughly 1/4" from start to finish. The weight of the trigger is noticeably reduced (though I don't have a scale for exact measurement). I will add more once I get a chance to roll it out onto the range again. There is very minimal pre-travel, and since I was pretty meticulous about fitting the overtravel stop, there is almost NO overtravel. Kudos once again. Can't wait to test it! __________________ Springfield Armory: XD Svc. .40 S&W, Trijicon Night Sights, Powder River Match Trigger, Don's Stainless Guide Rod 22# spring, XDm slide stop XDm 9mm, Springer Match Trigger, Hogue Hand-all Grip, Don's Stainless Guide Rod 16# spring And more from Beretta, Benelli, Kimber, Ruger, and Savage. Last edited by NDB_MN; 06-13-2008 at 05:43 PM.
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06-13-2008, 06:39 PM	#49
kayl XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WI Posts: 1,251	Propellerhead- Does the takedown lever come out the same way on the SC? It doesn't feel like mine goes to the 2:00 position. Also- Does anyone know the difference between the PRP Safety lever for the SC and the regular one? I worked for 25 minutes trying to get the PRP Lever in and couldn't, but got the stock one in easily. That makes me wonder if I possibly got the wrong one sent to me by accident. Either that or I'm just a dummy __________________ Have you talked to your XD today?
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