My XDs spring kit experience

[RainDodger]

I purchased a post-recall Springfield XDs (.45). The trigger was adequate for the gun's purpose, but in my mind it was not smooth, and not light at all. In fact, when I tried to measure the trigger weight with a Lyman digital gauge, it maxed out at 12 pounds and I couldn't measure it!

I picked up a Powder River spring kit for it and had a local Gunsmith in the Seattle area (PM me for details if you'd like them) install it. He also polished everything he could, to lighten and smooth the action. That included replacing the striker spring with the lighter Powder River spring.

First range trip was today. The trigger measures at 5 lbs. 2 oz. now, and it's smooth and predictable. 75 rounds of full power FMJ RN and another 20 rounds of Gold Dot to check the function with that bullet profile.

No malfunctions, no jams, no light strikes, no problem at all. I fully recommend the spring kid from Powder River. If you've got an XD, I believe it will really help you out.

 

[horsemen61]

Awesome thanks for the review I would like to try this spring kit but I was hesitant I'm not big on being a beta tester so thank you for letting us know as to how it performed

 

[HammsBeer]

Do the primers have the same firing pin dent or do they look a little lighter strikes?

 

[RainDodger]

Mine look A-Okay. Good strikes.

 

[G.barnes]

What's the point of the lighter striker spring?

 

[travisd]

Thanks for the info. Mine is supposed to be back sometime this month (after only 3 1/2 months). Ill be putting in new springs before I shoot it much with the reports of bad / over spec triggers.