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Shihan · 11-20-2006, 08:05 AM

Hello everyone I figure I would ask since my XD-45 needs to go back to the factory for sight work anyhow is does everyone have ALOT of overtravel in their triggers? Mine seems like its about a mile long.

Thanks

AKM · 11-20-2006, 08:26 AM

My XD45 trigger has alot of overtravel also. There seems to be a general consensus that the XD trigger has excessive overtravel.

The good news is that it can be fixed. The bad news is that you have to pay money for it.

A guy at the IDPA shoot this weekend had his XD45 trigger done by Springfield and it was nice. So if you're sending it back anyway...
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The Knight Of Light · 11-20-2006, 08:58 AM

I have had some issues with the overtravel and I have my theories about it causing the mysterious Low Left stuff, but I have practiced with it like crazy and I have been able to remain consistant with it very well.

AKM · 11-20-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

I have had some issues with the overtravel and I have my theories about it causing the mysterious Low Left stuff, but I have practiced with it like crazy and I have been able to remain consistant with it very well.

Hey, at my IDPA match this weekend I shot all shots low left on the last 2 targets on the last stage. It must have been the trigger overtravel! Not my fault! Yeah, that's it!

Novadesigns · 11-20-2006, 11:44 AM

I agree that the overtravel can affect your shot, if you are used to a very short, crisp trigger like on a well-tuned 1911. But practice will get you used to it, or you can send it out and have it worked on like a lot of people do.

For a duty weapon, its accurate enough. For competition, I'd rather be shooting my 1911 or get my XD worked on.

pbgunrunner · 11-20-2006, 06:53 PM

...by Canyon Creek. I specified not making it any lighter since I carry mine on duty. When I picked it up I was a bit disapointed, it didnt feel THAT much different than I remembered the stock trigger (at least for the $$ !). I took it to the range and was pleasantly surprised! My groups were tighter, and my double taps were much closer together (although the short reset takes a bit of getting used to- my first one was WAY off and caught me be surprise!). All in all I can say it was a good call, Id like to try one of his lighter triggers if I ever get another XD to play with! BTW-my groups DID move up a bit and to the right!!! The overtravel must have been playing more of a spoiler than I thought! Anyway, CC did a great job for the $ and I think he installs sights as well. Take care- chad

And just one ? for Novadesigns- what happens if you miss a target in competition? If I miss a target on the street I could kill a by-stander- I'd have to disagree (with my tounge firmly in cheek) with "accurate enough for duty but not competition"

aslink · 11-28-2006, 09:30 PM

I just purchased by XD40 and during dry fire practice I've noticed that when the trigger resets (meaning the sound) I have to pull the trigger a bit to take up the slack. I'm guessing this is normal with a stock XD and therefore the reason why you get a trigger job. If this is indeed the case after all the reading I'm pretty sure it will go to Canyon Creek. Since it'll be going to CC what's the general gist on a Tungsten Guide and/or a spring change? Should the spring be lighter or heavier? From what I've read lighter seems to be the way most are going. Thanks for any help and insight. (It won't go too soon I figure I should put a couple hundred rounds through it first that way I can really appreciate the work) Thanks in advance.

11-20-2006, 08:05 AM	#1
Shihan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10	Trigger Overtravel Hello everyone I figure I would ask since my XD-45 needs to go back to the factory for sight work anyhow is does everyone have ALOT of overtravel in their triggers? Mine seems like its about a mile long. Thanks

11-20-2006, 08:26 AM	#2
AKM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,511	My XD45 trigger has alot of overtravel also. There seems to be a general consensus that the XD trigger has excessive overtravel. The good news is that it can be fixed. The bad news is that you have to pay money for it. A guy at the IDPA shoot this weekend had his XD45 trigger done by Springfield and it was nice. So if you're sending it back anyway... . __________________ Liviu Librescu - În veci pomenirea lui. U.S. Army/Marine Snipers - Making the World a Better Place, 175 grains at a time.

11-20-2006, 08:58 AM	#3
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,707 Blog Entries: 12	I have had some issues with the overtravel and I have my theories about it causing the mysterious Low Left stuff, but I have practiced with it like crazy and I have been able to remain consistant with it very well. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

11-20-2006, 11:44 AM	#5
Novadesigns XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 240	I agree that the overtravel can affect your shot, if you are used to a very short, crisp trigger like on a well-tuned 1911. But practice will get you used to it, or you can send it out and have it worked on like a lot of people do. For a duty weapon, its accurate enough. For competition, I'd rather be shooting my 1911 or get my XD worked on. __________________ Kimber Eclipse Custom II SA XD-45 ACP Rock River Arms Entry Tactical CAR A4 Ruger K10/22T Stainless

11-20-2006, 06:53 PM	#6
pbgunrunner XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 160	I just had my trigger done... ...by Canyon Creek. I specified not making it any lighter since I carry mine on duty. When I picked it up I was a bit disapointed, it didnt feel THAT much different than I remembered the stock trigger (at least for the $$ !). I took it to the range and was pleasantly surprised! My groups were tighter, and my double taps were much closer together (although the short reset takes a bit of getting used to- my first one was WAY off and caught me be surprise!). All in all I can say it was a good call, Id like to try one of his lighter triggers if I ever get another XD to play with! BTW-my groups DID move up a bit and to the right!!! The overtravel must have been playing more of a spoiler than I thought! Anyway, CC did a great job for the $ and I think he installs sights as well. Take care- chad And just one ? for Novadesigns- what happens if you miss a target in competition? If I miss a target on the street I could kill a by-stander- I'd have to disagree (with my tounge firmly in cheek) with "accurate enough for duty but not competition"

11-28-2006, 09:30 PM	#7
aslink XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 60	I just purchased by XD40 and during dry fire practice I've noticed that when the trigger resets (meaning the sound) I have to pull the trigger a bit to take up the slack. I'm guessing this is normal with a stock XD and therefore the reason why you get a trigger job. If this is indeed the case after all the reading I'm pretty sure it will go to Canyon Creek. Since it'll be going to CC what's the general gist on a Tungsten Guide and/or a spring change? Should the spring be lighter or heavier? From what I've read lighter seems to be the way most are going. Thanks for any help and insight. (It won't go too soon I figure I should put a couple hundred rounds through it first that way I can really appreciate the work) Thanks in advance. __________________ I joined the Army, when I took the service exam my psych profile fit a certain moral flexibility. _____________ XD-40 Service, Trijicon Night Sights Sig 556 Ruger 10/22 Target

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