XD45 5" back from Springfield Cutome with combat action 4# trigger and match barrel

[agmed]

After breaking in my XD45-5" with about 300 rounds I sent it for a Carry package (Combat action job + over travel adjustment added to trigger), Heine straight 8 tritium sights, factory match grade barrel (this also gives me the original barrel as a spare). I went with Springfield to preserve the warranty. FedEx'd out on Tuesday April 27, picked up from FedEx Will call Thursday May 29.

The trigger pull is much improved. There still is a significant amount (similar to my Sig 22 of takeup but I don't mind it. The break is glass smooth and crisp with almost no perceptible movement. Overtravel is minimal. Reset is moderate, smooth but easily felt.

About 2 years ago I was at a local show where Rob Letham and other Springfield team shooters were present with several competition guns. Among other weapons, they had a 2 lb competition pistol with zero take up, pre-travel and minimal reset. While it would have been great for competition, I thought the 2lb pull a bit scary for a non-competition situation.

FWIW, I debated much between the 2 or 4 lb pull. the 4 lb with the crisp break should be just fine. It doesn't seem like that much more than I remember the 2 lb. Much lighter and it might be hard to control rapid fire unless one is able to train alot more than I have time for. At this point, the operator needs the work, not the pistol <G>.

Hopefully I can get to the range in a week or two for the acid test and will report. I put in a solid stainless Don's guide rod in using the original spring, and the manual racking seems better. Took me a while to figure out how to wiggle the spring to get the rod in place. I thought at first the forward end of the rod wasn't chamfered enough, but was 'operator error'.

FWIW, Rob Letham had recommended the trigger job but thought the standard factory barrels often accurate enough for competition.

I hope anyone debating what improvement to do to their XD finds this helpful.

Safe and fun shooting.

FYI: I was a bit confused by terms being a novice to competition so this is from the Wikipedia:

Analysis of the trigger pull

alan.

[rgeliske]

Originally Posted by agmed

After breaking in my XD45-5&quot; with about 300 rounds I sent it for Combat action job Heine straight 8 Factory match grade barrel ( this also gives me the original barrel as a spare( When it came back I put in a Don's guide rod using the original spring. I went with Springfield to preserve the warrant. The trigger pull is much improved. There still is a significant amount of take up the the break is very crisp. I Dry fire alot. Last year I as at a local show where Rob Letham and other Springfield team shooter were present. they had a 2 point pull trigger and this trigger job came fairly close to what I remember. I thought the 2lb pull a bit scary. Hopefully I can get to the range in a week or two for the acd test. but will report. I put in a Don's guied rod in and the manual racking seems better. TOok me a while to figure out to wiggle the spring nto place. Rackin g slide

Install a Powder River Safety Lever and remove all the take up.

[agmed]

Originally Posted by rgeliske

Install a Powder River Safety Lever and remove all the take up.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. The take-up is about like my Sig 228 and I don't really notice it. I'm hoping to have time to get involved now in some local competitions and will see if the take up becomes an issue.

thanks again

cheers

[GunnBugg]

A 2# pull would make your gun more accurate than a match bbl....or rather make you more accurate with it. I had a match bbl put on mine, but I can't shoot a difference. I can shoot a difference with better trigger pull. 4# is safer for everyday carry and will help you ensure that you dont' get an ND.

[Frisco Pete]

Thanks for your post. I am debating getting either the Combat/Carry or Competition trigger jobs and it sounds like for my carry purposes plus minor target shooting that your Combat/Carry 4# job is just the ticket for me.

[agmed]

Originally Posted by GunnBugg

A 2# pull would make your gun more accurate than a match bbl....or rather make you more accurate with it. I had a match bbl put on mine, but I can't shoot a difference. I can shoot a difference with better trigger pull. 4# is safer for everyday carry and will help you ensure that you dont' get an ND.

I think you're right, but I've been dry firing with the 4# and can get no movement of my sights during the trigger pull if I concentrate on good form. Yes it would be easier with a 2#, and if I get a second XD it will likely get a 2#. For now I want the extra safety margin as this pistol is not strictly for competition. I think it really is a nice trigger and do not regret choosing it.

I did not really expect to get much more accuracy out of the match barrel and that is why I did not go with the Barstow for $100 more. I've been working hard and getting paid for it, so the extra barrel was a bit of a splurge. One difference is the tighter fit stops full lock up into battery if the slide is not released from full recoil position. I expect this will wear in within a few hundred rounds but during my dry firing I've had to push the slide forward the last few mm's if I short stroked it. Tip off is that the cocked indicator pin was not protruding from the back of the slide. Interestingly, the trigger was cocked and would dry fire in this position. I don't know and would never test if the firing pin would fire a round like this. This won't happen under actual firing since the recoil cycling would be more than enough to prevent this.

Oops, gotta change the signature line: the JP15 Grendel is in and built. The Geissele trigger is sweet! Small bit of silky smooth take up, no over travel, tiny bit of sharp reset. Now that is a light trigger! Waiting on a bore guide for proper cleaning during break in to try it out and zero the scope.

[agmed]

Originally Posted by Frisco Pete

Thanks for your post. I am debating getting either the Combat/Carry or Competition trigger jobs and it sounds like for my carry purposes plus minor target shooting that your Combat/Carry 4# job is just the ticket for me.

As I said before, I'm very happy with it and expect you'll love it.

Definitely do repeated dry fire practice with it. I think it needs strict safety discipline on indexing the trigger finger on frame until you're on target and about to shoot. If you're early and stressed you could easily ND unless you've practiced with it. There is that much difference from the standard trigger even at 4 lbs. The length of take up is a good safety factor.

Having worked with the 4# for the last 2 weeks, I wouldn't get a 2lb for carry. While I'm sure there are very experienced shooters that could do it, the slight improvement in accuracy isn't worth it IMHO.

[rgeliske]

Originally Posted by TEXAS XD

I am looking to have a trigger job on a XD40 sub and a XD45comp. Both of these will be for carry. Looking for smoother, crisper and no take up in the trigger.
I have read all the posts, looked at various web sites of sponsors of this site.... still don't know who to use or how to proceed, any suggestions??

Because these will be carry guns, I would say Springer the Powder River Kits removes virtually all of the pre travel which may not be the best for a carry gun but is amazing for a range/competition gun.