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rupert · 11-29-2007, 01:06 PM

I just installed my springer trigger kit, also did the trigger bar. As I suspected I will need to file down the trigger bar.

Any tips for doing this?

Im a noob when it comes to gunsmithing

**Krackels** · 11-29-2007, 01:34 PM

I think I have a thread or two that might help you.

My experience with fitting the new Trigger Bar.
PistolGear's Updated Trigger Kit & Service Write-up

**rkuehnel** · 11-29-2007, 01:56 PM

Rupert, follow the instructions in the second post. I just did the same installation that you have done to my new .45 ACP compact. I used some small files that I purchased at LOWE'S (or any hardware store). Just read the instructions for the areas of the trigger bar that need to be filed for your gun. NOTE: A little filing goes a long way. It did not take much on my trigger bar for it to function properly as I wanted. Before the filing, I could not even get the trigger to fire the gun (dry fire). Good luck!!

rupert · 11-29-2007, 07:08 PM

Yeh, I put it all together then tried to take it apart (have to fire it to take off slide) I thought I was going to break somthing I had to squeeze so hard.

**Loves2Shoot** · 11-29-2007, 09:28 PM

You should fit the trigger bar WITHOUT the striker and the associated springs in the slide, it makes proper fitting much easier.

rupert · 11-29-2007, 10:37 PM

break that down for me barney style....

so take sear out and springs? then watch movment of trigger bar?

**Loves2Shoot** · 11-29-2007, 11:02 PM

No, striker, the striker is in the slide. It is what strikes the primer and makes it go bang. You can depress the grip safety and use a small rod to push the striker down through the gap in the rear of the XD on the left if you did not fit the trigger bar correctly and just slapped the slide back on.

If the striker is in the slide lose you can fit the trigger bar much quicker.

If you don't know 100% what you are doing, you should have a gunsmith familiar with the XD check the gun for safety and function if you chose to fit it yourself and are do not understand fully what you are doing.

murphyslaw · 11-30-2007, 02:50 AM

yeayy looks like im not going to need to do a write up on fitting it. wish I would of seen that before I wouldn't have bugged scott to tell me how to do it.

rupert · 11-30-2007, 05:42 AM

Is it anymore difficult then what ive already done? I already took about the entire frame - the grip saftey and the mag release. I heard the mag release was a pain in the asss (I have changed safties before and thats easy)

**Loves2Shoot** · 11-30-2007, 08:28 AM

The grip safety and the mag release are the most difficult things for most folks to do.

11-29-2007, 01:06 PM	#1
rupert XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 912	Springer Trigger Kit/Bar Install I just installed my springer trigger kit, also did the trigger bar. As I suspected I will need to file down the trigger bar. Any tips for doing this? Im a noob when it comes to gunsmithing __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

11-29-2007, 01:34 PM	#2
Krackels XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,462 Blog Entries: 5	I think I have a thread or two that might help you. My experience with fitting the new Trigger Bar. PistolGear's Updated Trigger Kit & Service Write-up __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin "Freedom is not America's gift to the world; it is God's gift to all humanity"-- Guess! PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

11-29-2007, 01:56 PM	#3
rkuehnel XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: West St. Louis Co., MO Posts: 24	Rupert, follow the instructions in the second post. I just did the same installation that you have done to my new .45 ACP compact. I used some small files that I purchased at LOWE'S (or any hardware store). Just read the instructions for the areas of the trigger bar that need to be filed for your gun. NOTE: A little filing goes a long way. It did not take much on my trigger bar for it to function properly as I wanted. Before the filing, I could not even get the trigger to fire the gun (dry fire). Good luck!! __________________ Ralph "Don't ever confuse being familiar with being safe."

11-29-2007, 07:08 PM	#4
rupert XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 912	Yeh, I put it all together then tried to take it apart (have to fire it to take off slide) I thought I was going to break somthing I had to squeeze so hard. __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

11-29-2007, 09:28 PM	#5
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,426	You should fit the trigger bar WITHOUT the striker and the associated springs in the slide, it makes proper fitting much easier. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com

11-29-2007, 10:37 PM	#6
rupert XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 912	break that down for me barney style.... so take sear out and springs? then watch movment of trigger bar? __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

11-29-2007, 11:02 PM	#7
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,426	No, striker, the striker is in the slide. It is what strikes the primer and makes it go bang. You can depress the grip safety and use a small rod to push the striker down through the gap in the rear of the XD on the left if you did not fit the trigger bar correctly and just slapped the slide back on. If the striker is in the slide lose you can fit the trigger bar much quicker. If you don't know 100% what you are doing, you should have a gunsmith familiar with the XD check the gun for safety and function if you chose to fit it yourself and are do not understand fully what you are doing. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com

11-30-2007, 02:50 AM	#8
murphyslaw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Anchorage Posts: 279	yeayy looks like im not going to need to do a write up on fitting it. wish I would of seen that before I wouldn't have bugged scott to tell me how to do it. __________________ Because you can read this thank a teacher, because its in English thank a soldier. The chain of command. Is a 3/8" chain I beat you with till you realize I'M IN COMMAND. XD45acp service rem 870 exp super mag 12ga enfield 303 mark1 no3 Springfield30.06 Bushy Ar-15 .223 marlin .22lr(no not a 10\22, but has silencer, expanded round tube, lightened trigger, and more) www.opencarry.org www.alaska4x4network.com http://concealedcampus.org/index.htm

11-30-2007, 05:42 AM	#9
rupert XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 912	Is it anymore difficult then what ive already done? I already took about the entire frame - the grip saftey and the mag release. I heard the mag release was a pain in the asss (I have changed safties before and thats easy) __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

11-30-2007, 08:28 AM	#10
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,426	The grip safety and the mag release are the most difficult things for most folks to do. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com

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