Springfield XD Trigger Question

[RANash]

I had the opportunity to shoot a XD 9 mm the other day. It performed well and was accurate enough when I took my time, but the trigger had a very long reset.

What I mean by that is that I would take up the slack (quite a bit I thought) and press the trigger, then, when I would release the trigger just to the reset point, there would be almost as much slack to take up again as there was for the first shot!

As a result, I was a lot less accurate doing controlled pairs than when I use a Glock. With the Glock, when you release the trigger just to the reset point, there is almost no slack for the next trigger press.

So, my question is for all of you who have a Springfield XD is: Is this normal, or did I get a particularly sloppy individual specimen? And, if it's normal, have any of you had any trigger work done on your XD to change it?

 

[10-Ring]

I had noticed the same thing in my intial use of the XD 9. When the range I frequent got in the XD 357 sig, I rented one too an noticed a much shorter reset. I only have the experience of two diff't samples, but I'd guess there is enough variance from gun-to-gun that if you want an XD you should dry fire it to make sure it has an acceptable reset.

 

[Airwolf]

You piqued my curiosity so I pulled a few guns out, got the calipers and measured the trigger reset distance on these...

CZ 75BD - 7mm
CZ 97B - 7.2mm
H&K USP45 - 5mm
Beretta 96 Elite II - 4.5mm
Beretta Cougar 8000 - 5.5mm
Beretta 9000 - 7.3mm
Walther P99 - 1.4mm
SA Ultra Compact - 1.2mm
SA XD-9 - 4.8mm

Of course this is a quickie and probably only close enough for government work, but it gives some frame of reference as to what's "normal".

 

[Ikari]

Mine does it too. During dry fire, I pull the trigger, then, while holding the trigger to the rear, I rack the slide, and then release the trigger until I feel it reset, but then I still have to 'slack out' a lot before the sear drops again. Wierd.

On the XD/HS2000 talk forum (www.xdtalk.com), there was a thread that was talking about an aftermarket trigger that was much nicer than the stock trigger. You might have to search for it. It was a while ago.

 

[RANash]

Thanks for the replies. Very interesting info, Airwolf! I guess I'm just spoiled by the short reset typical of a 1911 (note the SA Ultra Compact reset distance). However, these measurements show that the XD is better than many others.

I was shooting the XD and comparing it to the Glock 26. I liked the Glock better.

 

[WS42]

I rented an XD once and I did notice the reset was allot farther out than I was used to.

 

[Jesse H]

H&K USP45 - 5mm
SA XD-9 - 4.8mm

Interesting.

Reset on my HS2000 feels a bit longer than my buddy's USP45. I guess there are variances.

 

[Leibster]

Is it possible that something other than the physical length of reset is at play here? My theory is that the overall construction and ergonomics of the trigger (or grip) are what causes the perception that there is a long reset.

If you would have asked me, from memory, which had a longer reset, a CZ75 or an XD, I would have told you an XD, without much hesitation. But seeing the posted results, it appears I'd be wrong. So maybe it's more of a "feel" issue and less of a mechanical one.

Just a thought.

In any event, my XD-9 is still my favorite pistol--10,000 rounds without a single malfunction, and it just seems easier to hit targets with my XD than any of my other pistols. I adjusted to the long trigger reset by the end of the second magazine.

--Leibster

 

[RANash]

Leibster,

No, it isn't a matter of feel, but actual distance of trigger travel. I had the same thought, and ruled that out.

But, I also agree that practice and training would make it irrelevant for the person who owns one. I have heard nothing but good things about the XD. Still, that long trigger reset surprised me.

 

[Leibster]

If Airwolf's distance-to-reset measurements were correct, I'd bet it is at least partially a matter of feel. I for one don't notice such a long reset on a CZ, and here's what Airwolf came up with:

CZ 75BD - 7mm
CZ 97B - 7.2mm
SA XD-9 - 4.8mm

Just a thought.

--Leibster