XD Service Model Issues

[Bob08910]

I’ve put probably 3-400 rounds through my original XD 4” service model chambered in 45 acp. Just cannot get used to that trigger and shoot miserable compared to a Glock, past 10 yards. I don’t see the value in spending $150 on a trigger kit for a $400 gun. Is there a line in the sand where I accept the gun isn’t for me, or is that just an excuse of not getting better?

 

[2muchsoysauce4allthisrice]

I’ve put probably 3-400 rounds through my original XD 4” service model chambered in 45 acp. Just cannot get used to that trigger and shoot miserable compared to a Glock, past 10 yards. I don’t see the value in spending $150 on a trigger kit for a $400 gun. Is there a line in the sand where I accept the gun isn’t for me, or is that just an excuse of not getting better?

I’ve always felt like the XD trigger was smoother and a consistent roll compared to a gen 3 non competition model stock Glock trigger.

How about a nice deep cleaning and oiling?

 

[Bob08910]

I’ve always felt like the XD trigger was smoother and a consistent roll compared to a gen 3 non competition model stock Glock trigger.

How about a nice deep cleaning and oiling?

I’ve cleaned and oiled deeply a couple of times, let alone regular, quick cleans. It’s the long travel to get to the wall, and the long reset that just bother me significantly. I’ve also been told the grip angle is difficult for people who are used to a Glock, and the other way around is true too.

 

[Legasov]

That same exact XD was my first toy ever so I'm a little biased. I love the thing and have every intention of clapping it out til the wheels fall off. Lousy resale value, I would not recommend aftermarket parts unless something needs to be replaced.

The trigger is quite comfortable for me, it's a far but smooth squeeze, guess you either like it or hate it.

 

[guns&brew]

It’s the long travel to get to the wall, and the long reset that just bother me significantly.

This also bothered me, and I also struggled with the idea of dumping money into it. But the alternatives were to sell it, or relegate it to a safe queen. I installed a PRP trigger and it reduced the takeup and reset. Dramatic improvement over stock.

 

[Appropriate_Sky_8043]

So, from another perspective (I don’t have an XD yet, so can’t comment on improvements to that platform), I have bought guns with high hopes of it being something I enjoy using for one reason or another. Anything I don’t enjoy, I boot. I get the idea of “making yourself a better shooter” by adjusting to the gun you have, but if you’re in a position to trade or sell something you dislike shooting for something you DO like, you’ll shoot more. There’s a limited amount of time in life, and other things you “have to do” without an alternative. Keeping and trying to like a gun you that doesn’t suit you isn’t one of them (I’m looking at you, Glock 26).

 

[RustVendor]

The reason it's called the Sunk Cost Fallacy and not the Sunk Cost Solution is because throwing good money after bad still won't save you any money. Ammo isuch more expensive than the gun and life is too short to shoot guns you don't like. The sunk cost exists whether you sell it or not, 2-300 dollars is more than zero so pass it on to someone who wants it

 

[Tere_Hanges]

Had the same issue with a couple XDs I eventually got rid of. Trigger seemed great dry firing. But the pull was too long when shooting and just couldnt get used to it.

 

[NationMostWanted]

I dont carry my xd anymore but I loved it, one of my first pistols I owned. I dont shoot well in general and I couldn't tell difference on trigger lol

 

[Legasov]

I dont carry my xd anymore but I loved it, one of my first pistols I owned. I dont shoot well in general and I couldn't tell difference on trigger lol

I think its a good gun for new shooters because the weight helps keep it flat, and the long pull allows you to take your time squeezing instead of jerking. In faster paced drills I dont think the pull helps you much, probably slows you down.

 

[shermanatortank]

I also installed the full on PRP trigger kit on an XD9, put the optics ready slide and replaced that striker retainer pin with the beefed up version. The gun shoots extremely well now (with ease) and is 100% reliable.

It sucks to have spent so much on upgrading it before all of the new pistols hit the roster. I'm basically forced to keep it since it performs well and I wouldn't get most of my money back selling.

If I had a stock XD today, I'd just look into another (better) pistol and keep the XD for friends/family to abuse on the range.

On a sidenote, the XD45 seemed to be way harder to shoot well than the XD9 in stock form.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

Sounds like you found the line. I had two of them and thought the trigger was ok and overall seemed to be acceptable striker fired pistol but wanted to consolidate pistol types. Sold them, no regrets.