[bltefft]

Has anyone had Springfield Armory custom shop work on your barrel?

I'm sending my XD45 slide to SA to have them install a set of Heinie Pro Slant Straight 8 sights for $105 and that includes the sights.

On the form to accompany any custom work, I also see that SA will:

Install Springfield Custom match barrel ($190)
or
Refit existing factory barrel for match grade accuracy ($105)

Has anyone done either of the above?
I wonder if the match barrel is worth the $85 more than the refitted barrel?

Thanks
Hack

[gundog6969]

Hmm..well, I have not done any of the above but I have shot the XDM's which have a match grade barrel and they are definately more accurate than the regular XD's . I dont know if that helps or not.

[Powderman]

If you have any reservations about sending a gun to Springfield, don't. Their service is outstanding, they have the best customer relations and service of ANY firearms company I have associated with, and will go WAY beyond the extra mile for you.

[bltefft]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Powderman

If you have any reservations about sending a gun to Springfield, don't. Their service is outstanding, they have the best customer relations and service of ANY firearms company I have associated with, and will go WAY beyond the extra mile for you.

No, no reservations about SA doing the work.

I just don't know if I want the $190 SA match barrel or the $105 refitted to match grade accuracy stock barrel. I'm wondering if the higher dollar barrel is worth the extra $85.

Hack

[KW Gary M]

Quote:       Originally Posted by gundog6969

Hmm..well, I have not done any of the above but I have shot the XDM's which have a match grade barrel and they are definately more accurate than the regular XD's . I dont know if that helps or not.

+ 1

I have a 9MM XDM and there is a big difference. I live all my Springfield's but the XDM is the most accurate.

[torasperry]

bltefft,
Let us know what you end up doing, I also have been considering the match grade barrel for my XD.
Wondering if anything aftermarket is available!??
If it were me, I think the refit would probably be the same as the new barrel, But I don't know!
Regards