XDM trigger reset

[nwcatman]

hope this topic hasn't been beat to death somewhere else. i am vacillating between buying a used sig or a new xdm in 40 cal. have heard that the glock-like trigger on the xdm has issues on the "reset". have never fired one so those that have, is it an issue? thanks

[Robb Jensen]

I have no idea I've shot two XDMs and both shot fine.

The finest triggers I've ever shot on standard XDs were trigger jobs that were performed by Springer Precision. I'd give them a call and see if there's any truth to what you said.

[kmrtnsn]

Buy the used SIG.

[kmrtnsn]

Buy the used SIG because:

SIG has excellent customer service, if you need a repair, or want to chage to DAO, want it refinished, need a repair, or whatever SIG can do it. Springfield Armory does NONE of these things.

There are a million holsters out there for SIG.

SIG is professional grade, even a used SIG will prove much more reliable after additional years of service than the Croatian import..

It is a "classic" SIG, the 1911 of the nineties.

[calvin118]

I have owned both the xd40 5" and p226 in .40, and find the p226 to be superior in just about every way. I still have the Sig, but the XD is long gone.

To me, the Sig is superior because of:
-Less perceived recoil/snap
-Less muzzle flip
-Sights fall more easily and consistently back onto target
-Better balanced
-More inherent accuracy
-More discrete trigger break
-Shorter reset (SRT)
-The XD trigger safety bothered my finger
-I could not find a way to hold the XD with a modern thumbs-forward grip because the grip was so small.
-XD parts are hard to find
-XD's have a questionable reputation for reliability and durability among senior members here who see a lot of different guns and have access to LE agency test results.

I have not shot the XDM but have held and dry fired it, and frankly don't think it's too much different from the XD besides interchangeable grip panels and aesthetics. The trigger still stinks.

I recently tried the m&p .40 and was very impressed. It had less recoil and perceived muzzle flip than the Sig, and the trigger was not bad. I liked the Sig's trigger better and found its movement in recoil to be more predictable, though. For the money, you can't beat a new m&p if you want .40. If you can find a good, lightly used Sig that's a great option too. Just make sure the rails are in decent shape. Conventional wisdom says to avoid new Sigs at this time.

Best of luck in whatever you decide.

[nwcatman]

Croatian import......????


thanks for the infor. guys. had no idea there was so much diff.

[Palmguy]

SIG has excellent customer service, if you need a repair, or want to chage to DAO, want it refinished, need a repair, or whatever SIG can do it. Springfield Armory does NONE of these things.

This isn't necessarily an endorsement of buying an XDM over a Sig, but unless they've done a 180 recently, Springfield has very good customer service.

[nwcatman]

you guys have probably saved me from making a very costly mistake. damn shame about sigs QC. my sons both have older sigs and love em. i have reloaded for them so much that i thought i'd give my old 1911 70 series cmmdr. a rest. looks like the s&w M&P is the only logical choice.

[PT Doc]

IThe finest triggers I've ever shot on standard XDs were trigger jobs that were performed by Springer Precision. I'd give them a call and see if there's any truth to what you said.

Springer did trigger jobs on both of my XDs (4" .45 & 3" 9mm) as well as a CZ 75 and the difference is night and day between stock. Scott is good people and goes above and beyond to take care of you.

[tpd223]

I'm not sure why so many people get hung up on reset as a quality that they look for in a pistol. I have seen people dismiss the M&Ps outright as they don't like the reset.
Crazy.