IDPA and Springy jump starts

[slamfire]

D23

[What Just Happened?]

I do believe that there is a difference in the action and that's why it's not allowed in the ssp.

found this on the IDPA website

http://www.idpa.com/tj.asp?ID=110

"here continues to be some question about the IDPA definition of a DA pistol. The DA pistol is considered to be a handgun that does two things with the trigger. First, the trigger cocks the hammer or retracts the striker, then releases the sear or striker, aka double action. If the trigger ONLY releases the sear or striker, it is a Single Action. For Stock Service Pistol Division, DA pistols are required. The Springfield Armory XD is a design in which the trigger only releases the striker; it does not cock or retract it...Thus the XD is a Single Action...Glocks are DA because, while the striker is partially pre-cocked, the trigger does retract the striker a short distance before releasing it. So we consider the Glock DA and it is placed in Stock Service Pistol Division. I have had people argue that the XD’s trigger not only releases the striker but also moves the firing pin safely out of the way. Thus, they argue, the XD should be considered a Double Action pistol...Sorry, but that dog won’t hunt. If we bought this line of logic, the Series 80 Colt M1911 pistols would be considered Double Actions as well. Don’t think so...Get over it folks. The XD is a very good pistol and can fit nicely into ESP. "