Custom work on your polymer pistol

Kyle007 · February 22nd, 2009, 09:47 PM

I was wondering if anyone here has had any work done on their polymer pistols. I came across a website ya'll are probably familiar with called springer precision. I am interested in getting the grip on my XD textured. They can also make the grip SC leingth. I like this idea since the grip is really the only quam I have with the gun. Its a little long and prints in my work attire. Maybe while its getting a face lift I will have night sights and a trigger job done on er. post pics too if you got em. Thanks in advance.

Kyle007 · February 22nd, 2009, 10:30 PM

I found this link, I think it is the sweetest XD I have ever laid eyes on.
XD Eye Candy! My CUSTOM XD-40 V-10 (No-56k) - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

cchager · February 22nd, 2009, 11:17 PM

Check out BowieTacticalConcepts.com I have a Glock being customized as we speak. Takes a little while 3-4 months. But, I think I it will be worth it.

Chris Hager
Concealed Carry Instructor
Richmond, KY

Super Trucker · February 22nd, 2009, 11:41 PM

Scott at Springer is highly reccomended on the XD forum.

If you want another option try Canyon Creek Custom - Firearms for the Sportsman Rich is also highly reccomended.

They both do the same things to the XD's and I have heard good things about both.

sharpetop · February 23rd, 2009, 12:37 AM

Make it your own if you plan on keeping it. If you ever want to sell it, the buyer may not want to pay extra for any modifications on a polymer gun, professionally done or not. Most people think custom jobs can only be done on 1911s and Hi-Powers. Don't hammer me, this is only IMHO!

WilliamWallace · February 23rd, 2009, 12:49 AM

I've been a member over there for 3 or 4 years and there has never been a problem with anything Scott or Rich has done, that I have read about. I check the boards daily and their work is always great. I would send it to either Scott or Rich, period.

I have a Canyon Creek Production Ready XD45 Tac that I bought new from Rich. I would go with Scott if I were you, though you will likely end up with a gun that you love, either way. I am probably biased, though, as I already have a sick XD45 from Rich and now would like to try Scott.

As said before, I will never get my money out of it. But I think it is all it can be and it is sweet.

Mandatory pic:

MaleNursePX4 · February 23rd, 2009, 01:18 AM

My XD-40 subcompact is currently with Scott

I"ll let you know how freaking awesome it is when I get it back :) haha. I've only heard great things. Their customer service rocks, they even called me after I shipped it to them to verify exactly what I wanted done. Can't beat that. He even answered every single email I sent him before I decided to ship it to him, no matter how stupid my questions were

Kyle007 · February 23rd, 2009, 07:47 AM

I figured I wouldnt get any of my money back on the custom stuff. Its kinda like a custom paint job on a car. it may be what you want but if you ever intend to sell it it may not be the the potential buyers want. I have my XD for sale in the "for sale" section. But I got to looking at all the stuff one can do and I think I may reconsider. I have seen some sweet pistolas with custom work done to em. I like how william wallace left his back strap stock and did the rest. Sweetness!

WilliamWallace · February 23rd, 2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle007

I like how william wallace left his back strap stock and did the rest. Sweetness!

On my carry piece, too...

Plain old skateboard tape, cut at home in the living room. They have both had the tape for at least 2 years now and it hasn't come off... I'm no operator or anything, but they do get a fair amount of handling. The 40 is handled daily.

Kyle007 · February 23rd, 2009, 08:25 PM

so, your grip texture is skateboard tape? If im fallowin you...that looks good! I have heard of guys useing it on their 1911's. Just a small piece on the front strap.
Does anyone know if the XD V-10 slide will fit the XD N/A V-10? I think that slide is pretty sweet. But money permitting it may not seem so sweet after I find out how much it costs.

WilliamWallace · February 23rd, 2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle007

so, your grip texture is skateboard tape? If im fallowin you...that looks good! I have heard of guys useing it on their 1911's. Just a small piece on the front strap.

Like on my Kimber?

Yeah, plain old skateboard tape from the skate shop. Like $5 for a sheet that would do 15 guns. Peels off with no residue and doesn't come off unless you want it to.

Kyle007 · February 24th, 2009, 08:15 PM

interesting...I like it! now that my Texas CCW is not valid in Delaware I have to fork over the $117 for a florida non resident permit. So the mods are going to wait. But looking at the eye candy is free.

Kyle007 · March 10th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Here are some pics of the stuff I have done to my pistol (me) I did a grip chop and heat stippled grip, along with a grip rediction to fit my hand better. Not to mention the polishing job, the barrel and rod also. I think I am going to polish the controlls next.

BrianGarms · March 10th, 2009, 08:47 PM

Okay, I don't mean to hijack a thread here but I have a n00b question..

- What is a 'trigger job'?

I read about trigger jobs but rarely ever hear about what it means..

Thanks

Kyle007 · March 11th, 2009, 07:55 AM

to the best of my knowledge, you can send your gun off to a gun smith and they can alter your trigger. As far as the tension and the explosion/pre explosion trigger position. They can change the amount of travel of the trigger after the shot has been fired and the amount of trigger pull it takes to enguage the firing pin. This is very basic Lamins terms. I am sure there are some others on the forum that can explain in more detail if you dont get the gist.

Kyle

February 22nd, 2009, 09:47 PM	#1
Kyle007 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilmington De. Posts: 59	Custom work on your polymer pistol I was wondering if anyone here has had any work done on their polymer pistols. I came across a website ya'll are probably familiar with called springer precision. I am interested in getting the grip on my XD textured. They can also make the grip SC leingth. I like this idea since the grip is really the only quam I have with the gun. Its a little long and prints in my work attire. Maybe while its getting a face lift I will have night sights and a trigger job done on er. post pics too if you got em. Thanks in advance.

February 22nd, 2009, 11:17 PM	#3
cchager New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: kentucky Posts: 6	modifications Check out BowieTacticalConcepts.com I have a Glock being customized as we speak. Takes a little while 3-4 months. But, I think I it will be worth it. Chris Hager Concealed Carry Instructor Richmond, KY

February 23rd, 2009, 08:25 PM	#10
Kyle007 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilmington De. Posts: 59	so, your grip texture is skateboard tape? If im fallowin you...that looks good! I have heard of guys useing it on their 1911's. Just a small piece on the front strap. Does anyone know if the XD V-10 slide will fit the XD N/A V-10? I think that slide is pretty sweet. But money permitting it may not seem so sweet after I find out how much it costs. __________________ There is no honor among theives. A tongue weighs virtually nothing, but few can hold it.

February 24th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#12
Kyle007 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilmington De. Posts: 59	interesting...I like it! now that my Texas CCW is not valid in Delaware I have to fork over the $117 for a florida non resident permit. So the mods are going to wait. But looking at the eye candy is free. __________________ There is no honor among theives. A tongue weighs virtually nothing, but few can hold it.

March 10th, 2009, 08:47 PM	#14
BrianGarms Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 68	Okay, I don't mean to hijack a thread here but I have a n00b question.. - What is a 'trigger job'? I read about trigger jobs but rarely ever hear about what it means.. Thanks __________________ Idealism is what precedes experience; cynicism is what follows. - David T. Wolf

February 22nd, 2009, 10:30 PM	#2
Kyle007 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilmington De. Posts: 59	I found this link, I think it is the sweetest XD I have ever laid eyes on. XD Eye Candy! My CUSTOM XD-40 V-10 (No-56k) - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

February 22nd, 2009, 11:41 PM	#4
Super Trucker Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 392	Scott at Springer is highly reccomended on the XD forum. If you want another option try Canyon Creek Custom - Firearms for the Sportsman Rich is also highly reccomended. They both do the same things to the XD's and I have heard good things about both.

February 23rd, 2009, 12:37 AM	#5
sharpetop Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 249	Make it your own if you plan on keeping it. If you ever want to sell it, the buyer may not want to pay extra for any modifications on a polymer gun, professionally done or not. Most people think custom jobs can only be done on 1911s and Hi-Powers. Don't hammer me, this is only IMHO!

February 23rd, 2009, 12:49 AM	#6
WilliamWallace Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 119	I've been a member over there for 3 or 4 years and there has never been a problem with anything Scott or Rich has done, that I have read about. I check the boards daily and their work is always great. I would send it to either Scott or Rich, period. I have a Canyon Creek Production Ready XD45 Tac that I bought new from Rich. I would go with Scott if I were you, though you will likely end up with a gun that you love, either way. I am probably biased, though, as I already have a sick XD45 from Rich and now would like to try Scott. As said before, I will never get my money out of it. But I think it is all it can be and it is sweet. Mandatory pic:

February 23rd, 2009, 01:18 AM	#7
MaleNursePX4 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 51	My XD-40 subcompact is currently with Scott I"ll let you know how freaking awesome it is when I get it back :) haha. I've only heard great things. Their customer service rocks, they even called me after I shipped it to them to verify exactly what I wanted done. Can't beat that. He even answered every single email I sent him before I decided to ship it to him, no matter how stupid my questions were

February 23rd, 2009, 07:47 AM	#8
Kyle007 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilmington De. Posts: 59	I figured I wouldnt get any of my money back on the custom stuff. Its kinda like a custom paint job on a car. it may be what you want but if you ever intend to sell it it may not be the the potential buyers want. I have my XD for sale in the "for sale" section. But I got to looking at all the stuff one can do and I think I may reconsider. I have seen some sweet pistolas with custom work done to em. I like how william wallace left his back strap stock and did the rest. Sweetness!

March 11th, 2009, 07:55 AM	#15
Kyle007 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilmington De. Posts: 59	to the best of my knowledge, you can send your gun off to a gun smith and they can alter your trigger. As far as the tension and the explosion/pre explosion trigger position. They can change the amount of travel of the trigger after the shot has been fired and the amount of trigger pull it takes to enguage the firing pin. This is very basic Lamins terms. I am sure there are some others on the forum that can explain in more detail if you dont get the gist. Kyle __________________ There is no honor among theives. A tongue weighs virtually nothing, but few can hold it.

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