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The_Dave · 08-24-2007, 12:13 AM

...But I'm terrified that Mister Postman will decide he'd rather just keep my XD when I send it off.

Anyone have any tips to minimize (or eliminate) this possibility?

**Frenchy** · 08-24-2007, 12:40 AM

UPS or FedEx Overnight...Problem solved!

willbird · 08-24-2007, 05:34 AM

I had my friendly gunsmith who has an FFL mail mine to springer usps, and receive it back fedex.

Bill

slugger6 · 08-24-2007, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Frenchy

UPS or FedEx Overnight...Problem solved!

+1...I have used FedEx with absolutely no problem whatsoever. Our local facility is accustomed to shipping firearms. The key is not having any label on the package that identifies the contents. I also recommend insuring the package to cover the value of the pistol.

**Frenchy** · 08-24-2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slugger6

+1...I have used FedEx with absolutely no problem whatsoever. Our local facility is accustomed to shipping firearms. The key is not having any label on the package that identifies the contents. I also recommend insuring the package to cover the value of the pistol.

In fact...This is federal law!

Tard · 08-24-2007, 07:53 AM

Assuming you buy your guns from a regular gunshop, next time you are buying one say "As part of this deal, I want you to handle the shipping of this gun for a trigger job for the cost of shipping only". An FFL can send your gun via USPS which is CHEAP.

That's what I did, paid $7 for the shipping.

Word of warning: once you get a trigger job, you'll need 'em on all your XDs.

It's the hidden cost of XDs, they really need trigger jobs to be smooth shooters (trigger take up & reset is way too long).

**Loves2Shoot** · 08-24-2007, 10:16 AM

I don't like the USPS for shipping pistols, period. I've had them lose them on their shelves for days at a time on several occassions. They are there, they just can't find them. It really pissses me off.

FedEx has been great to work with.

GaryTx · 08-24-2007, 11:26 AM

I've used FedEx on several ocassions and have been well satisfied with their service.

rogerxd45 · 08-24-2007, 12:40 PM

well why dont you order the drop in parts then if you still want a full trigger job on it send it in and im sure they will give you a discount since you already have most if not all of the parts

Halfswiss · 08-24-2007, 04:34 PM

If you haven't put a lot of rounds through it yet, you might want to wait before doing a trigger job. I've yet to encounter a handgun that didn't have a better trigger pull after 500 rounds than it did out of the box, especially stainless steel handguns. After that, make the decision one way of the other. My XD is only up to 300 rounds and it already feels better - not where I want it to be, but definitely improved.

08-24-2007, 12:13 AM	#1
The_Dave XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 369	Thinking about a trigger job ...But I'm terrified that Mister Postman will decide he'd rather just keep my XD when I send it off. Anyone have any tips to minimize (or eliminate) this possibility? __________________ I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. - Thomas Paine

08-24-2007, 12:40 AM	#2
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,304	UPS or FedEx Overnight...Problem solved! __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "The Republicans know we have a constitution, and they dismiss it with contempt and arrogance ... The Democrats simply never heard of it ..."--Livyjr-2008

08-24-2007, 07:53 AM	#6
Tard XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Machias, WA Posts: 3,958	Assuming you buy your guns from a regular gunshop, next time you are buying one say "As part of this deal, I want you to handle the shipping of this gun for a trigger job for the cost of shipping only". An FFL can send your gun via USPS which is CHEAP. That's what I did, paid $7 for the shipping. Word of warning: once you get a trigger job, you'll need 'em on all your XDs. It's the hidden cost of XDs, they really need trigger jobs to be smooth shooters (trigger take up & reset is way too long). __________________ If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the precipitate.

08-24-2007, 10:16 AM	#7
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,844	I don't like the USPS for shipping pistols, period. I've had them lose them on their shelves for days at a time on several occassions. They are there, they just can't find them. It really pissses me off. FedEx has been great to work with. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

08-24-2007, 11:26 AM	#8
GaryTx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,103	I've used FedEx on several ocassions and have been well satisfied with their service. __________________ "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please." ~John Wayne

08-24-2007, 05:34 AM	#3
willbird XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 31	I had my friendly gunsmith who has an FFL mail mine to springer usps, and receive it back fedex. Bill

08-24-2007, 12:40 PM	#9
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	well why dont you order the drop in parts then if you still want a full trigger job on it send it in and im sure they will give you a discount since you already have most if not all of the parts

08-24-2007, 04:34 PM	#10
Halfswiss XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 39	Break it in first If you haven't put a lot of rounds through it yet, you might want to wait before doing a trigger job. I've yet to encounter a handgun that didn't have a better trigger pull after 500 rounds than it did out of the box, especially stainless steel handguns. After that, make the decision one way of the other. My XD is only up to 300 rounds and it already feels better - not where I want it to be, but definitely improved.

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