Suggestions For Springfield XD Upgrades

[duc748bip]

Sothe "memory groove" thingy.. you suppose to tape it to the grip safety??

[Bigtime1]

Start with a trigger kit. Springer pretty much has everything for XD's.

http://shop.springerprecision.com/ca...c?categoryId=9

I'll second that suggestion. I've been very happy with my Springer-ized XD40Tactical.

Don't worry so much about hanging a bunch of stuff ON the gun, make what's IN the gun work better.

[c483125117]

Springer Trigger Kit

[ZombieTactics]

Best Upgrade: Training from a good school like Tactical Response, Magpul, Frontsight ... not sure who the good local choices would be in your area.

[apbrian112]

www.pistolgear.com for all your XD needs (well most at least)... they'll have the magwell and extended magazine release you were inquiring about in your OP; along with a whole lot of other cool XD parts.

[Gryff]

Only two things are really necessary:

1) Improve the trigger pull.
- Send it to someone like Springer Precision or Canyon Creek
- Or do it yourself with drop-in kits from Springer Precision or Powder River Precision

2) Better sights
- Heinie rear and fiber optic front if you shoot outside a lot or shoot competition
- Nice quality night sights if you are going to have it as your home defense gun.

I would say that the trigger work is really advisable, and the sight change is moderately advisable.

Rest of the stuff you suggested? Pretty much just bling that will get snickered at by the cool kids. But it's your gun...you want bling, then get bling. We're grown ups...we deserve to have what we want!

[aklon]

I don't own an XD myself, but my buddy has one in the 4" variety and I have to say it is one of the more accurate nines I have ever shot, and that would include my own Walther P88 Compact. In fact, we were up at the private range in Napa last weekend and I had a ball making a nice big hole to shoot through: just line up the dots, center, and off you go!

[sleepercar]

Best upgrade available...












Trade it for a Glock

What the.... lol

[CALI SHOT DOC]

Springer makes a good extended mag release - takes seconds to install
Both springer and Powder River Precision make excellant trigger kits. I chose PRP - go on youtube for help to install or if your in the bay area i can help if you want.
New sights. Can't stand the sights on my xd and am saving up for some new sights.

[Cokebottle]

your call....I wouldn't put that on my XD

Ditto.

The only thing I'd change on my XD9 is an extended slide catch lever.

[BOFH]

I have the Dawson Precision adjustable sights on my XD Tac 9MM and a Springer sear/disconnector/springs. Good shooter. Be warned that if you swap sights they are a b*tch to remove and you need to take care installing the new ones. Suckers are TIGHT. I have been thinking about changing the trigger setup though...a lot has changed since it was done. Many more options now.

[IPSICK]

Only two things are really necessary:

1) Improve the trigger pull.
- Send it to someone like Springer Precision or Canyon Creek
- Or do it yourself with drop-in kits from Springer Precision or Powder River Precision

2) Better sights
- Heinie rear and fiber optic front if you shoot outside a lot or shoot competition
- Nice quality night sights if you are going to have it as your home defense gun.

I would say that the trigger work is really advisable, and the sight change is moderately advisable.

Rest of the stuff you suggested? Pretty much just bling that will get snickered at by the cool kids. But it's your gun...you want bling, then get bling. We're grown ups...we deserve to have what we want!

This FTW!

[protoolsnerd]

Hi again everyone . I was the original poster. I love my XD. In the last year I put roughly 4k rounds through it. It was my only fire arm for a while. Got my nra marksmanship qual with it.....

As sights go, i have night tritium sights on em. I think they're trijicon. I'm pretty sure my barrel is starting to show some wear. I've been thinking about getting a match barrel , barsto probably.

I was really just curious if any of these doohickeys did anything or were worth a damn. I think my grip is decent . After trying out decals and sleeves, i went with the Pachmyr Grip Sleeve. Great texture and doesn't add that much the the grip diameter. I would like the trigger to have a shorter reset and smother pull. I've planned on getting the springer precision trigger kit and diy. Do you know what the factory pull is set to ? 5-6 lbs?

It is mainly going to be used as a defensive gun, range gun, handgun classes, and for teaching.

And for the Glock posts.....i mean c'mon.... Really? Glock......for shame!!!! Can't stand em. The angle of the grip is awful, the trigger pull is garbage.....need i go on?

[Dan-O]

Best upgrade available...












Trade it for a Glock

[Gryff]

Best upgrade available...

Trade it for a Glock

Don't sweat it. Being a Glock Fanboi is like having Tourette Syndrome...they just can't control what comes out of their mouth.

In the last year I put roughly 4k rounds through it....I'm pretty sure my barrel is starting to show some wear. I've been thinking about getting a match barrel , barsto probably.

At 4,000 rounds, the barrel is only about 25% (or less) of the way through it's lifespan. I've put nearly 12,000 through the barrel of my first XD, and the gun is still more accurate than I am (and I can hold my own in competition).

Bar-Sto's are great barrel, but keep in mind that you are looking at $150-200 for the barrel, and $75-125 for the gunsmith fitting. This also doesn't include shipping costs if you have to send it in for the work. Do it if you want, but you don't need to spend this kind of money for a few years.

Again, I encourage you to start with a trigger job, and then evaluate how you feel about the gun. You'll be shocked at how it completely changes your impression of it. You may not need anything else after this.