February 2nd, 2022
7minute read
Iliked Springfields XD-M service pistolfrom the beginning.
The ambidextrous mag release button was a plus for someone with an arthritic thumb like mine.
Then I tried one with Springfield Customs Competition Trigger Job, and was hooked.
I bought one in standard length, strictly for shooting matches.
It became my favorite match gun for IDPA competition.
My wife owns its twin.
The time came when I tested the 5.25 barrel XD-M when it came out in 10mm.
I liked it very much and bought it with a view toward maybeusing it in bowling pin competition.
When this iconic event returned asThe Pin Shoot, I was there and have been there ever since.
Now, like most, I generally shot a .45.
You need power to get those heavy tenpins blown the requisite three feet back off the table.
We won the parent-child team championship for the sub-junior age group.
That left some good memories.
Im glad I did.
Every internal modification is done in-house.
We use a Powder River Precision trigger as a base for the over-travel stop.
We do some welding and some stoning, and put a high polish on all contact surfaces.
Jeremy added, The work takes about two hours plus of very specific skilled labor.
We charge $195 for the trigger work.
Typical turnaround time is two to three weeks.
The short reset also helps with faster follow-up shots.
The modified XD-M is, of course, still drop-safe.
The standard recoil spring and firing pin spring remain.
The trigger bar spring used in the modification is also from Powder River.
Wait time at this writing is two to three weeks.
That proved true with my own pistol.
The charge of $195 is very reasonable in this reviewers opinion.
The same sweet pull that had won me over to the Custom Shop XD-M in 9mm for competition was.
Pull weight on my Lyman digital gauge was very consistent, averaging 3.25 lbs.
Now, lets be clear: Springfield Armory calls this their Competition trigger for a reason.
Ever notice that you never hear the phrase justifiable accident?
Those three shots measured 1.15 apart center to center.
The 5.25s adjustable rear sight with green fiber optic front helped with that.
One of the things I like about the XD-M 10mm is the adjustable sights.
The ammo for that five-shot group was Federals 180-gr.
Trophy Bonded, rated for 1,275 fps velocity and 650 ft.-lbs.
of energy at the muzzle.
I havent shot the two side-by-side enough to decide.
Im glad I sent it in to Springfield Custom.
And if youre looking for something similar, I recommend you consider Springfield Custom for your pistol.
For more information, call Springfield Custom at 800-617-6751.
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