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Old February 24, 2015, 11:13 AM   #1
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PRP reduced trigger and sear springs XD9

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In lieu of spending full amount for PRP trigger kit mod, I bought the reduced trigger and sear springs for the XD9.

In the past I was able to switch out the stock trigger spring for the PRP reduced one myself, but consider replacing the sear spring beyond my mechanical ability.

In solely replacing that trigger spring measured pull was reduced from 6 lbs. to 5 lbs.

Has anyone here switched out both trigger spring and sear spring only (no kit)?

If so, and you have measured your pull with both trigger and sear springs installed, please comment on your pull and weight and whether you think it would be worth it to install both.

If so, I'll have to make a trip to bring them to my gunsmith and have him switch out both on a new XD9 Tactical.

Thanks in advance.
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Old February 24, 2015, 01:41 PM   #2
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We switch out a lot of them in our shop. Factory triggers on the XDs are just too heavy, afterwards you get about 4.5 lbs with the PRP kit.
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Old February 25, 2015, 02:19 AM   #3
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Well, when I purchased it was not a kit, now it is, but I think the kit to which you refer costs well over $100.00..

Here is what I purchased:

http://shop.powderriverprecision.net...c?productId=12

Thanks for your input, Scorch.

PRP claims on that listing page pull will be reduced to 3.5-4.0 lbs., which has prompted this thread.

I was kind of disappointed that your measured pulls were 4.5 lbs. I usually get 5.0 lbs. measured with just the trigger spring replacement.

Any other comments are welcome.
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Old February 25, 2015, 08:37 PM   #4
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Yes, the higher priced kits come with a new sear and trigger as well as a the springs, but the sear/dismantle spring kits will reduce your trigger pull, they are lighter springs.
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Old February 25, 2015, 10:04 PM   #5
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Yes, I understand that. I'm just trying to determine if it's worth the drive, time and expense to the gunsmith to install both. As I stated in the OP, I can replace the trigger spring myself and save all that.

If other potential posters here are getting 3.5-4.0 lbs. with the trigger and sear springs replaced, I will likely have the gunny replace both. If their answers are similar to yours at 4.5 lbs. I will probably install the trigger spring myself and be done with it.

Using a Lyman digital gauge my NIB XD9 Tactical is averaging 6 lbs. 7 oz. with gun flat on its side and some pulls with it upright. I was just messing around and not trying to minimize pull per se. Still, it's less than 6.5 lbs. Manufacturer represents that pull may vary from 5.5-7.7 lbs.

Maybe some others will chime in.

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