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armyofone25thid · 11-22-2007, 11:20 PM

I was just curious as to who you would send your gun into for a barrel and trigger job? Springfield or Springer? I've heard that both are just as good. But I figured I'd ask the people who have done it already!

**Dark Knight** · 11-22-2007, 11:26 PM

Springer is quicker and does a darn fine job.....

Myk9noseknows · 11-23-2007, 01:16 AM

Springer is lightning fast, does a great job, and has very reasonable prices. Best investment I ever made to my XD was sending it to Scott.

leeindy · 11-23-2007, 01:23 AM

i ve dealt with both and you ll have less problems with springer. scott is a good guy who is damn proud of his product and stands behind it 100 %.

not saying springfield doesnt but its like pulling teeth getting anything out of them. if you do go to springfield deal with rob out of the custom shop. he really is a goood guy who cares about the shooter.

husker_t · 11-23-2007, 01:26 AM

Advantages both ways. Like others have said, Springer has a GREAT reputation, and will turn things around very fast. However, I've also had great luck with Springfield. They treat you super, don't cut corners, and will make sure you're satisfied. One advantage with Springfield is, you can be absolutely certain they'll keep the work under their full warranty. But to be fair, Springer will also warranty any work he does for you.

I don't think you'll go wrong either way. Springer may be faster, if you care about the speed issue.

**Loves2Shoot** · 11-23-2007, 12:04 PM

Just so folks that don't know understand what we are doing different than the factory.

They factory is modifying stock parts, we make our own parts designed to make the XD function with a shorter pull and reset. These parts are all machined out of high grade steel. We also make our own springs designed for a lighter pull weight that is still reliable.

armyofone25thid · 11-23-2007, 12:21 PM

Ok well that clears things up a bit. If Springer does the trigger job, is the trigger adjustable. Meaning if I want to fine tune my trigger if I think it's too heavy or too light, can I send it in to anyone and have it tuned? Or do I send it back to Springer? And anyone know what the cost would be to get a barrel and trigger job done?

**XDONBOARD** · 11-23-2007, 04:17 PM

That was my question, what is the price comparison for each??

perkelp · 11-24-2007, 09:42 AM

quote=armyofone25thid;790382]Ok well that clears things up a bit. If Springer does the trigger job, is the trigger adjustable. Meaning if I want to fine tune my trigger if I think it's too heavy or too light, can I send it in to anyone and have it tuned? Or do I send it back to Springer? And anyone know what the cost would be to get a barrel and trigger job done?[/quote]

Well, yeah, you COULD send it to "anyone". The Springfield custom shop has an excellent reputation. In my opinion, sending it to Scott Springer is the best course of action.

I had my XD Compact .45 worked on by Scott. I wanted the trigger to have a 4.5 pound pull weight (that's how all my pistols are set), be as smooth as grease on glass and have a really short take-up and a really short reset. I sent my pistol to Scott and less than two weeks later (I'm talking like maybe 9 or 10 days from when my pistol left my hands to when I opened the box upon return) I had a pistol with a trigger pull weight that was exactly 4.5 pounds, was as smooth as grease on glass, had a really short take up and a really short reset.

He also undercut the trigger guard which makes an incredible improvement in the grip, especially with the short magazines (all I carry). And he smoothed the face of the trigger and installed Dawson low profile night sights for me.

Did I mention it was like 9 or 10 days from my paws to his paws then back to my paws? And the poster who said Scott stands by his work was giving a gross understatement - he INSISTS his customers are completely satisfied. He also returns phone calls and email messages very quickly. Wish everyone in the gun industry were like that.

Everyone who has shot my pistol has been amazed at how fantastic the trigger feels.

Cost? Call him and ask him and he'll tell you, and you can take that to the bank. His website has most of his pricing on it. Can he adjust your trigger to exactly how you'd like it? Yup. You bet.

Yeah, you COULD send it to anyone. But then again you can send it to Scott. No, he's not paying me to say any of this! (Wish he was!)

hth

Paul

11-22-2007, 11:20 PM	#1
armyofone25thid XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 90	Springfield or Springer? I was just curious as to who you would send your gun into for a barrel and trigger job? Springfield or Springer? I've heard that both are just as good. But I figured I'd ask the people who have done it already! __________________ XD Tactical .45 5" Bi Tone

11-22-2007, 11:26 PM	#2
Dark Knight XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SpokaVegas WA STATE Posts: 376	Springer is quicker and does a darn fine job..... __________________ "It's not who is right it's who is left" Mr. Ed Parker www.xdguys.com Exclusively Supporting OEM, Aftermarket and Custom Parts for The Springfield Armory XD and XD(M)™ Pistol Series ONLY Period! New XD(M)™ Products Here http://store.valueweb.com/servlet/xd...%29/Categories Home of the First XD Extended Slide Stop www.xdguys.com

11-23-2007, 01:16 AM	#3
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,993	Springer is lightning fast, does a great job, and has very reasonable prices. Best investment I ever made to my XD was sending it to Scott. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

11-23-2007, 01:23 AM	#4
leeindy XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: montana Posts: 2,892	i ve dealt with both and you ll have less problems with springer. scott is a good guy who is damn proud of his product and stands behind it 100 %. not saying springfield doesnt but its like pulling teeth getting anything out of them. if you do go to springfield deal with rob out of the custom shop. he really is a goood guy who cares about the shooter. __________________ USAF F-15 Attack Control Specialist / Range Officer / Defensive Pistol Instructor "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" Sigmund Freud Anchorage Practical Shooters Club aka ANPRACS ANPRACS Match Videos click here and here USPSA # A-58756 IDPA # A28338 Co-Founder of the OFFICIAL XDtalk Competition League Another good gun forum http://www.nationalgunforum.com

11-23-2007, 12:04 PM	#6
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,844	Just so folks that don't know understand what we are doing different than the factory. They factory is modifying stock parts, we make our own parts designed to make the XD function with a shorter pull and reset. These parts are all machined out of high grade steel. We also make our own springs designed for a lighter pull weight that is still reliable. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

11-23-2007, 01:26 AM	#5
husker_t XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WA State Posts: 189	Advantages both ways. Like others have said, Springer has a GREAT reputation, and will turn things around very fast. However, I've also had great luck with Springfield. They treat you super, don't cut corners, and will make sure you're satisfied. One advantage with Springfield is, you can be absolutely certain they'll keep the work under their full warranty. But to be fair, Springer will also warranty any work he does for you. I don't think you'll go wrong either way. Springer may be faster, if you care about the speed issue.

11-23-2007, 12:21 PM	#7
armyofone25thid XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 90	Ok well that clears things up a bit. If Springer does the trigger job, is the trigger adjustable. Meaning if I want to fine tune my trigger if I think it's too heavy or too light, can I send it in to anyone and have it tuned? Or do I send it back to Springer? And anyone know what the cost would be to get a barrel and trigger job done? __________________ XD Tactical .45 5" Bi Tone

11-23-2007, 04:17 PM	#8
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley of the Cards Posts: 3,749	That was my question, what is the price comparison for each?? __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

11-24-2007, 09:42 AM	#9
perkelp XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 61	quote=armyofone25thid;790382]Ok well that clears things up a bit. If Springer does the trigger job, is the trigger adjustable. Meaning if I want to fine tune my trigger if I think it's too heavy or too light, can I send it in to anyone and have it tuned? Or do I send it back to Springer? And anyone know what the cost would be to get a barrel and trigger job done?[/quote] Well, yeah, you COULD send it to "anyone". The Springfield custom shop has an excellent reputation. In my opinion, sending it to Scott Springer is the best course of action. I had my XD Compact .45 worked on by Scott. I wanted the trigger to have a 4.5 pound pull weight (that's how all my pistols are set), be as smooth as grease on glass and have a really short take-up and a really short reset. I sent my pistol to Scott and less than two weeks later (I'm talking like maybe 9 or 10 days from when my pistol left my hands to when I opened the box upon return) I had a pistol with a trigger pull weight that was exactly 4.5 pounds, was as smooth as grease on glass, had a really short take up and a really short reset. He also undercut the trigger guard which makes an incredible improvement in the grip, especially with the short magazines (all I carry). And he smoothed the face of the trigger and installed Dawson low profile night sights for me. Did I mention it was like 9 or 10 days from my paws to his paws then back to my paws? And the poster who said Scott stands by his work was giving a gross understatement - he INSISTS his customers are completely satisfied. He also returns phone calls and email messages very quickly. Wish everyone in the gun industry were like that. Everyone who has shot my pistol has been amazed at how fantastic the trigger feels. Cost? Call him and ask him and he'll tell you, and you can take that to the bank. His website has most of his pricing on it. Can he adjust your trigger to exactly how you'd like it? Yup. You bet. Yeah, you COULD send it to anyone. But then again you can send it to Scott. No, he's not paying me to say any of this! (Wish he was!) hth Paul Last edited by perkelp; 11-24-2007 at 09:46 AM. Reason: punctuation!?,.!

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