98Z5V's Springfield Armory XD45

edgecrusher · February 9, 2013

So, basically, unanimously, you guys are saying dark frame, light slide.
Got it. Brownell's doesn't stock either of these two colors in Airdry, so I'll have to order right from Cerakote. I might end up using alot of this Patriot Brown, so I'm getting a bigger container of it, and a 4oz bottle of the FDE.
The Sniper Grey was a 4oz bottle, still have 1.5oz of it left, and that's after painting a stripped 5.56 upper and lower, carbine receiver extension, 13" rail, and a flashlight. A little goes a long way with this stuff, just because it goes on so damn thin. It's badass. <thumbsup>

So what you're suggesting is to send you some parts? <lmao> <lmao>

DNP · February 9, 2013

That's what I hear. FedEx is on its way.

unforgiven · February 9, 2013

So, basically, unanimously, you guys are saying dark frame, light slide.
Got it.

:sad3: <laughs>

98Z5V · February 9, 2013

:sad3: <laughs>

Other way, brother? I like this combo better, myself. It'll probably happen like this...

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unforgiven · February 9, 2013

That's what I'm talkin about <thumbsup> 8)

98Z5V · February 9, 2013

That's the way I thought looked better, myself. After seeing the other guys say the opposite, I started looking at it again, trying to see if a dark frame would be alright. I have a buddy here that wants me to paint up his Sig P230 like that, so I will.

On mine, I'm with you, brother. ;D :happydrunks:

98Z5V · February 9, 2013

So what you're suggesting is to send you some parts? <lmao> <lmao>

That's what I hear. FedEx is on its way.

Ship 'em, men! Ship 'em! <thumbsup> <laughs>

Somebody's gettin' back a Barney-the-Dinosaur purple lookin' part back, though. Just one small part. It'll be a surprise. <lmao>

DNP · February 9, 2013

I'll run Barney the friendly 308osaur <thumbsup> maybe it'll make one of the anti gun nuts feel all warm and fuzzy inside if it wasn't black and scary.

Rsquared · February 9, 2013

So what you're suggesting is to send you some parts? <lmao> <lmao>

Sounds like the official forum paint shop is in AZ.

unforgiven · February 9, 2013

Sounds like the official forum paint shop is in AZ.

Brilliant!!!! <thumbsup>

98Z5V · February 9, 2013

Sounds like the official forum paint shop is in AZ.

Let me pick up a good spray gun first, and I'll make the announcement... <thumbsup>

I'll paint whatever you guys need/want painted. I'll even paint your chick for you, but she may not want to come back afterwards... <dontknow> <laughs>

edgecrusher · February 9, 2013

That's funny!

Robocop1051 · February 9, 2013

Let me pick up a good spray gun first, and I'll make the announcement... <thumbsup>
I'll paint whatever you guys need/want painted. I'll even paint your chick for you, but she may not want to come back afterwards... <dontknow> <laughs>

If your workload gets too heavy, I'm sure LLArms can take some of the orders... People used his service, right <dontknow> ?

unforgiven · February 9, 2013

:hornet: <lmao>

98Z5V · February 9, 2013

Rob, I almost went there, but I keep myself in enough trouble as it is... <dontknow> <laughs>

Rsquared · February 9, 2013

<lmao>

Matt.Cross · February 9, 2013

Rob, I almost went there, but I keep myself in enough trouble as it is... <dontknow> <laughs>

Good Lord! Did I just with my own eyes see Tom refrain from going there? I'm seeing things! :cookoo: :o

Sorry brother, I couldn't resist.... ;)

Rsquared · February 9, 2013

Must be one of those karma, sun spots, planets all lined up in a row, type of anomalies!

Matt.Cross · February 9, 2013

Must be one of those karma, sun spots, planets all lined up in a row, type of anomalies!

We should all go play the lottery, just in case... <laughs>

98Z5V · February 9, 2013

<lmao> I know I get myself in trouble - while it's happening, most of the time. :( <dontknow>

unforgiven · February 9, 2013

You'r just misunderstood brother :o that's all ;) <lmao>

98Z5V · February 10, 2013

The Springer Precision parts came in today - didn't make it yesterday. I installed the extended mag release whilst at work today (incredibly easy to install), and I'm doing the trigger kit now. Will update in a few.

98Z5V · February 11, 2013

Well, the trigger kit wasn't easy by any stretch of the imagination. Started on it last night, got pissed and left it until this morning. It MUST be fit. There is no way around that. Little bit of fitting, test for function, rip it down and do a little bit more fitting - until it's right.

Finished it up this morning, function tested everything, and took it to the range.

DAMN! What a major, major difference! I'll be keeping this pistol, and getting another XD to go with it. Along with another trigger kit and extended mag release. These things ROCK!

If you watch the install videos that are on Springer Precision's website, it covers almost everything you need to know. Some things are left out, but you can work with it. They also have a pretty good rationale for having the XD over the XDm, and how to convert the XDm over to XD functioning, and why you'd want to do that. <thumbsup>

Searching for the XD 5" Tactical now... ;D

Forgot to add the teaser pic from today - my boy on the FV-SR, canned up. If you snap your fingers, it's louder than this combo... <thumbsup>

planeflyer21 · February 11, 2013

How much of the trigger take-up does the Springer-kit eliminate? Overtravel?

That Powder River dropped right in. :banana: :whip2:

It did need a bit of "fire fitting" (about 50 rounds) but you shot it...all good now.

Why not try the XDM for the next one? >:D

Jon

Magwa · February 11, 2013

98Z5V How can you abandon your Kimber? are you going to the dark side? Mine is a tac 11 custom and looks worn out but it will never be replaced..... :)