Texasbdog Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) I am about to send my XDm off to Springer for their trigger job and one of the questions on the order form is what lb trigger do I want. I called them and of course for legal reasons they won't make a recommendation. I shoot this gun strictly for competition, USPSA and 3gun, and my choice is between 2.5-4 lb. What lb do you recommend and why? Thanks in advance for you help. Edited September 25, 2012 by Texasbdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockOp Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I have 2 5.25 XDm's that have been modified by Springer. I chose 2.5 pounds. I think that 3.2 would be a better choice based on my experience with the pistols in competition. Scott Springer and his crew do a great job and I am very satisfied with everything they have done. The 2.5 was my choice. Good luck I do not think you can go wrong with Springer Precision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feegee Dean Matlock Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I also sent mine in to Springer and got the 2.5 trigger and love it I have over 15,000 rounds thru it and never had any problems!! I would go with the 2.5 Sent from (NULL) Feegee's iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynes_world_45 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 mine's 2.5 lbs weight is less important than pull length and reset....Springer will minimize those for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tambarika Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 mine's 2.5 lbs weight is less important than pull length and reset....Springer will minimize those for you I will not set a trigger below 3.5#. Extremely light triggers are subject to reset issues, either because the trigger bar is not returning (easily caused by powder debris wedged between trigger bar and frame), or the sear does not reset fast enough -- from too light of a sear spring. I have yet to see a trigger reset issue in the past 60,000 rounds with 5 different XDs with triggers set to 3.5 - 4 lb. Also, spring fatigue occurs more quickly with lighter springs, requiring more maintenance to keep them running smoothly. To be fair, I shoot in an extreme environment -- 110 plus temperatures and blowing sand -- which will definitely conspire to gum up even the most pristine trigger job. If you are shooting an open gun with a comp, trigger weight may be a factor in reducing split times. If you are shooting a power factor below 130, the same may apply. I cannot think of any instance where trigger weight reduction would provide faster splits with a non comp-ed gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) I shoot this gun strictly for competition, and my choice is between 2.5-4 lb. What lb do you recommend and why? Texas, probably depends on what you're used to - if you've been shooting guns with 6-10 lb triggers, you may or may not be happy with a real light (2.5 lb ) trigger. A guy at a club I shoot with bought a STI and ordered the very light trigger - sent it back to have a 3 lb trigger - was having problems with AD's. My Open Guns are closer to 3 lbs - some like them much lighter. Possible for you to try some other guns and see what you prefer? Edited September 26, 2012 by Hi-Power Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonman556 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Does the Production class still have a trigger limit of 3.5 pounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I shoot this gun strictly for competition, USPSA and 3gun, and my choice is between 2.5-4 lb. What lb do you recommend and why? On a 'competition only' gun, 2.5 lb. Heck, if I could drop it to under 1 lb I would!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Does the Production class still have a trigger limit of 3.5 pounds? Production IPSC has minimum trigger pull weight requirement on the first shot but USPSA has no such limitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 mine's 2.5 lbs weight is less important than pull length and reset....Springer will minimize those for you Weight is all that matters. Pull length is irrelevant. Reset is irrelevant. Get the 2.5. If you can bribe him to do a 2 or a 1.5, do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasbdog Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 I sent it to him yesterday, told him 2.5lb, my sig 1911 is a shade over 3 lb so I think I will like it. I am shooting a steel challenge next weekend we shall see, I have high hopes it will be awesome. thanks for all the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynes_world_45 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 mine's 2.5 lbs weight is less important than pull length and reset....Springer will minimize those for you Weight is all that matters. Pull length is irrelevant. Reset is irrelevant. Get the 2.5. If you can bribe him to do a 2 or a 1.5, do it. you're kidding, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonman556 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 mine's 2.5 lbs weight is less important than pull length and reset....Springer will minimize those for you Weight is all that matters. Pull length is irrelevant. Reset is irrelevant. Get the 2.5. If you can bribe him to do a 2 or a 1.5, do it. you're kidding, right? I sure hope he is!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasbdog Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Got it back, and shot in an IDPA match Saturday, my first, and a Steel Challenge on sunday. Really like the new Springer trigger and also the grip tape. I am very pleased. Thanks for all the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUshooter Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 mine's 2.5 lbs weight is less important than pull length and reset....Springer will minimize those for you Weight is all that matters. Pull length is irrelevant. Reset is irrelevant. Get the 2.5. If you can bribe him to do a 2 or a 1.5, do it. Interesting opinion. That runs counter to everything I've heard/read here and elsewhere about what makes a great trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 A guy at a club I shoot with bought a STI and ordered the very light trigger - sent it back to have a 3 lb trigger - was having problems with AD's. My Open Guns are closer to 3 lbs - some like them much lighter. STI will not do a trigger under 3#'s on any gun. 2.5# is good the average person can't tell it from 3 or even 3.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner40sw Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 What pound trigger comes on the 5.25. From the factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Also, spring fatigue occurs more quickly with lighter springs, requiring more maintenance to keep them running smoothly. FYI We use the same springs in the 4# trigger and the 2.5# trigger. We run lighter triggers for testing than we offer, as we are always looking for ways to improve. We do not want to compromise on reliability, because light doesn't matter if it doesn't work. Extreme cold -10 and below and cleaning the guns with Gunscrubber like products are the biggest issues that we have seen for light triggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynes_world_45 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) What do you clean with, Scott? Edited November 4, 2012 by waynes_world_45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) What do you clean with, Scott? A q-tip. I think that using solvents are a waste of time unless you are refinishing the metal. Wipe it clean with a q-tip with a little oil on it, wipe excess lubricant off, done. I use a grease on the sear, and Enos' Slide Glide on the rails. Edited November 4, 2012 by Loves2Shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMB Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I currently have a 3.5lb trigger on my IDPA XDm and right around 2.5 on my limited XDm and they are both very crisp and the reset is equal. I can switch back and forth with no issues. The key is to have a nice clean break. If you are running and gunning you don't notice the diffrence. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshoxx Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 2.5 to 3 seems to be the sweet spot on these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msfinlayson Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I had mine set at 2-2.5 it is prefect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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