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  • Kendall6.8
    Junior Member
    • Jul 2012
    • 44

    Trigger on an XD

    Has anyone out there installed an aftermarket trigger on their XD? Or has anyone had a trigger job done on an XD? I went to the range yesterday and fired 3 different pistols back to back (my XD, a Glock 17, and a Kimber) and I noticed that my trigger felt sloppy compared to the others. I know Kimber's and 1911's in general have a far better trigger. But even the Glock felt smoother with less slop and a better reset. I'm just wondering if I should spend the time and money to fix it. I love the gun and want to shoot it more, and buying a new gun with a better trigger is just not in the cards yet.

    Thanks
  • #2
    Press Check
    Veteran Member
    • Jun 2011
    • 4879

    I had a PRP Ultimate Match Trigger kit on an XDM. Had it to do over, I would have went with Springer Precision, but both are viable options.

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    • #3
      CALI SHOT DOC
      Senior Member
      • Nov 2010
      • 771

      I installed a PRP trigger kit 2 years ago and really like it. Easy to install. Both springer and PRP are great companies with quality products
      sigpic In order to succeed, you can't be afraid of failure.

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      • #4
        BigfootHunter
        CGN/CGSSA Contributor
        • Sep 2009
        • 770

        Powder River Precision for me as well, more than anything it reduced the reset by half at least.

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        • #5
          Press Check
          Veteran Member
          • Jun 2011
          • 4879

          What I didn't care for in the PRP kit was the integral overtravel stop. The kit from Springer Precision reduced overtravel with internal components.

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          • #6
            gigglemonkee
            Senior Member
            • May 2012
            • 1512

            I had ray at iron sights in oceanside do a trigger job on mine. took it to 2lbs and minimal reset, any shorter would be too short and it fires better than any other gun i have tried. also he does it for under 80 bucks. much worth it.

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            • #7
              Kendall6.8
              Junior Member
              • Jul 2012
              • 44

              Now did any of you install the triggers your selves or did you have a gunsmith do it? Minus of course Gigglemonkee who had a trigger job done at the shop, I do like the $80 price but I live in the bay area and the drive would not make it worth it. But thank you all for your input.

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              • #8
                Press Check
                Veteran Member
                • Jun 2011
                • 4879

                Originally posted by Kendall6.8
                Now did any of you install the triggers your selves or did you have a gunsmith do it? Minus of course Gigglemonkee who had a trigger job done at the shop, I do like the $80 price but I live in the bay area and the drive would not make it worth it. But thank you all for your input.
                The PRP kit I had required minor fitting, especially the integral overtravel stop on the trigger, but nothing worth writing home about. If I'm not mistaken, PRP has an instructional video on the fitment.

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                • #9
                  railroader
                  Veteran Member
                  • Oct 2005
                  • 3115

                  I have a powder river kit too. It's a major improvement over the stock trigger.

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                  • #10
                    Press Check
                    Veteran Member
                    • Jun 2011
                    • 4879

                    Good improvement, but for the cost, I expected better results. Owning a 1911 jades your perception of what a good trigger should be when dealing with Polymer pistols.

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                    • #11
                      CALI SHOT DOC
                      Senior Member
                      • Nov 2010
                      • 771

                      i did mine myself. I do know that both guys are excellent in helping you over the phone when you are doing a self install job.
                      sigpic In order to succeed, you can't be afraid of failure.

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                      • #12
                        cfusionpm
                        Veteran Member
                        • Apr 2011
                        • 2926

                        I have the PRP Drop-In Kit for both my XD45 and XDM 9mm. Good improvement over stock. Much shorter pull, no overtravel, very short reset, and about 2-3lbs lighter. Very satisfied and no smithing or filing necessary. Drop in and shoot. Took me less than half hour each for all parts in each gun.

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                        • #13
                          Pimpin007
                          Member
                          • Feb 2012
                          • 133

                          PRP as well installed myself and way better than the factory trigger IMO
                          "I don't want to know what you saw, heard or read about on the internet or any where else for that matter. If you don't have first hand experience with the subject......Then STFU" - Pimpin007

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                          • #14
                            Plisk
                            Veteran Member
                            • Mar 2009
                            • 3007

                            I've installed both Powder River and Springer Precision, my personal opinion is for Springer. Great kits and gives you an awesome outcome.
                            "If it wears out, replace it. If it breaks, upgrade." -Cranky Air Force Vet.

                            Kevin

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                            • #15
                              m98
                              Veteran Member
                              • Jul 2005
                              • 4088

                              Originally posted by Press Check
                              Good improvement, but for the cost, I expected better results. Owning a 1911 jades your perception of what a good trigger should be when dealing with Polymer pistols.

                              +1.........comparing other triggers to a tuned 1911 is apples to watermelon but it just natural to compare them together.

                              Op, do you barely shoot the xd. If so just so you know the trig smooths out as you shoot more.
                              "Screw U guys, I'm going home"...:the great Eric Cartman

                              10mm. Because .45ACP just doesn't cut it anymore. <Trailerparktrash>

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