Does Springfield need to step up its trigger game on the XDs?

[OhioGuy]

This last year has brought about a wave of new guns that all have pretty darned good triggers. (At least, I've discovered them!)

Walther PPQ M2 -- trigger is SWEET, reset is SWEET
M2.0 -- not crazy about the curvature, but it's crisp and very well designed
Gen5 Glock -- pretty good...seems better to me than before?
Ruger American -- much better than people give it credit for
HK VP9 series -- crisp, great reset
P320 -- crisp, great reset, but may spontaneously kill you in your sleep

And then...XD...kinda long....kinda squishy...kinda ill-defined reset...

After examining and trying many guns, I settled on the XD subcompact because it's just a perfect size and combination of features for me. But after buying a Walther recently for range use, I think I just HAVE TO upgrade my XD trigger!

I think Springfield could help itself by just making that trigger a little better defined, with a better reset and a cleaner break.

Any XD fans disagree?

 

[OhioGuy]

CLARIFYING

I just noticed that my topic says "XDs." I actually meant "XD, plural" not "the single-stack model known as the XDs"

But heck, I guess it goes for all of them.

 

[Hun Shooter]

I had an XDM 3.8 in .45acp, it was a gun that I shot the least and owned for the shortest time. I absolutely hated the trigger and everything about it. Having owned 2 Springfield 1911s I expected the XDM to make a fine choice for concealed carry. I was so wrong I couldn't get rid of the thing soon enough. As far as Springfield goes, I am going to stick to 1911s.

I replaced the XDM with a CZ P-10C

 

[OhioGuy]

I had an XDM 3.8 in .45acp, it was a gun that I shot the least and owned for the shortest time. I absolutely hated the trigger and everything about it. Having owned 2 Springfield 1911s I expected the XDM to make a fine choice for concealed carry. I was so wrong I couldn't get rid of the thing soon enough. As far as Springfield goes, I am going to stick to 1911s.

I replaced the XDM with a CZ P-10C

I was also unimpressed with the XDM, especially for the price premium it commands over the regular XD.

My XD Mod.2 Subcompact has been ultra reliable. The 13-round magazine makes for an ideal grip length (for me, both my hand and for concealment) and the short muzzle length fits very well for the AIWB position (doesn't dig into my leg). I also like the chamber and striker indicators as ways to see the condition of the gun (and feel, in the case of the loaded chamber indicator). Overall, for a carry gun that's good for relatively close shooting, I've found it to be the best overall fit. Its biggest weakness (I think) is the trigger. It was loads better than the M&P9c trigger, but the 2.0 trigger has turned that table. I hope they make a "subcompact" M&P 2.0.

For now I'm likely to spend $100 and put in a PRP trigger kit. The pull weight is fine, but the travel and rest could use improvement. My Walther PPQ has completely spoiled me

 

[Ruger45LC]

I think Springfield should update all of their XD + XDM pistols with the triggers they use on the XDS, which to me is the best trigger in the Springfield lineup.

 

[Hun Shooter]

I think Springfield should update all of their XD + XDM pistols with the triggers they use on the XDS, which to me is the best trigger in the Springfield lineup.

A reputable company such as Springfield should have never released a product with triggers like the XD series.

 

[Fishbed77]

A reputable company such as Springfield should have never released a product with triggers like the XD series.

Well, Springfield doesn't make the XD pistols. HS Produkt does. Springfield just imports and markets them in the US.

That said, IMHO, a typical XD trigger feels a lot like a Glock trigger (maybe a little better). That is to say - not too offensive, but nothing to write home about.

 

[Hun Shooter]

Well, Springfield doesn't make the XD pistols. HS Produkt does. Springfield just imports and markets them in the US.

That said, IMHO, a typical XD trigger feels a lot like a Glock trigger (maybe a little better). That is to say - not too offensive, but nothing to write home about.

I was not aware of that, thank you for sharing

 

[lee n. field]

This last year has brought about a wave of new guns that all have pretty darned good triggers. (At least, I've discovered them!)

Walther PPQ M2 -- trigger is SWEET, reset is SWEET
M2.0 -- not crazy about the curvature, but it's crisp and very well designed
Gen5 Glock -- pretty good...seems better to me than before?
Ruger American -- much better than people give it credit for
HK VP9 series -- crisp, great reset
P320 -- crisp, great reset, but may spontaneously kill you in your sleep

And then...XD...kinda long....kinda squishy...kinda ill-defined reset...

After examining and trying many guns, I settled on the XD subcompact because it's just a perfect size and combination of features for me. But after buying a Walther recently for range use, I think I just HAVE TO upgrade my XD trigger!

I think Springfield could help itself by just making that trigger a little better defined, with a better reset and a cleaner break.

Any XD fans disagree?

I have 2. I'm fine with the trigger.

1)Perception of trigger quality is very individual.

2)It's also quite different when one is actually shooting, vs. sitting there slowly pulling the trigger trying to evaluate trigger quality. If one is using it for what it's made for, you won't notice, at all.

I just noticed that my topic says "XDs." I actually meant "XD, plural" not "the single-stack model known as the XDs"

But heck, I guess it goes for all of them.

I actually misread you to be referring to the single stack XDS. But, yeah, same comments apply.

In shooting, I percieve the XD trigger as a single crisp click. If I sit there, slowly pulling the trigger I can feel each step of the way. Trigger bar safety, slack, pushing the striker block out of the way, and dropping the sear.

 

[Siggy-06]

The trigger on my XDS 9mm is pretty good. The XD mod 2's that I've tried all have squishy trigger pulls. I was going to buy a mod 2 in .45 but I still havent found one with a good trigger.