atek3 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 So back in 2003 I bought a box-stock XD40 and shot it in production for a while but was less than satisfied with a few things about it, namely the sights, trigger, and finish. So I sent it off to rich dettlehouser last fall to have him work it over. The trigger work was the most important. Now instead of 5.5 pounds of take up, creep and mush, plus a long reset... it has 3 lbs, short take up, short reset! Replaced the factory fixed sights with dawson precision adjustable fiber optic sights. Refinished gun with Hard Chrome (to replace the factory finish which wears off rapidly). When I got it back I replaced the captive guide spring with Don's Stainless Guide Rod and applied Sandpaper decal grip to the frame and trigger guard. That and switching to minor PF 40, I actually started to shoot faster and accurately. Plus it draws lots of looks and questions. Thanks rich. atek3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay1 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Nice looking blaster. Rich does wonderful work. Am still surprised what he can do with the triggers. I've seen them easily under 2 pounds and they are sweet. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Med Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 My 9mm Tactical from Rich also gets lots of looks and questions everywhere I go. he does fantastic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atek3 Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 My 9mm Tactical from Rich also gets lots of looks and questions everywhere I go. he does fantastic work. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What category do you shoot that in? Magfunnel so its not production, 9mm so its not Limited, iron sights so it's not Open. Nice looking gun though. atek3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay1 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 You could shoot it in Limited minor - nothing says that you can't. Especially with the mag extension that is my best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Anyone ever try putting the XD in a holster made for Glock? I've got a Hellweg kydex for G34/35 that looks like it would fit a 5" XD pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2fast Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 ....and I liked A_med's XD so much when I saw it on xdtalk.com that I had to send mine to Rich for the same finish (and trigger work, and sights, and....). atek3, your Service looks sweet, Rich does excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Med Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Magwell comes off easily for Production. Stays on for ESP in IDPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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