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R/T Performance · 02-03-2005, 11:27 AM

wow that looks pretty cool

skygun9 · 02-03-2005, 11:47 AM

I had my Tactical stippling job done by Robar in Phoenix, they had an online special for $60.00 so I actually had both my XD's done at the same time.

While I was at Shot Show last weekend I meet with Irv from BarSto and took a look at the new stippling job he is now offering and in comparison I'd say his is better than Robar. It felt better and seemed to have a bit more grip than my Robar job.

The photo that Slaytex provided a link for looks awfully familiar, does anyone know if that's a photo of Irv's XD-40?

VegasShadows · 02-03-2005, 02:35 PM

The new Limited Edition XDs at the Shot were awesome in feel. it really should eb a standard option, I mean realistically from the factory it costs the same as the original grip. I imagine if SpringField put out the "custom" grip as a standard factory option and made the price comparable w/ the standard grip you would see a lot of people defecting to XDs.

pistol fixer · 02-04-2005, 11:04 AM

i am always trying to do things my way, lol.
i have not seen the decal rubber grips so i don't know what the are like.
i have found some peel and stick foam it is already shaped to fit my xd.
just requires trimming .
it feel really good, however i have not fired the gun with them on there .
i plan to do that tonight .
if it works as well as it feels it will be great.
all i have found so far is gray in color, but does not look to bad and it is at walgreens for $6.
i will let you know and try to get a pic.

**wfrazee** · 02-04-2005, 11:58 AM

I have seen both stock and stippled. Mine is stock right now but i prefer the stippled.

I WOULD like mine hand stippled 360 with a steel checkered front strap in the grip.... we will see.

Ctkelly · 02-04-2005, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wfrazee

I have seen both stock and stippled. Mine is stock right now but i prefer the stippled.

I WOULD like mine hand stippled 360 with a steel checkered front strap in the grip.... we will see.

My frame is currently at Bowie Tactical Custom having exactly that done. Well, that and under the trigger gaurd...and the rear grip tang is being cut down. Cant wait to get it back and see the difference it makes.

**wfrazee** · 02-04-2005, 01:39 PM

I just emailed bowie the other day. He says that there is negligible difference between a stipple 360 and the embedded checkered front strap in terms of actual grip. The difference is more in the look and feel of the gun.

Im starting to get feedback on my mod project from gun makers, he was kind enoughy to give me his opinion on some of the modifications that I was looking for and I might be taming the project down a bit because he made some really good functional points.

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02-03-2005, 11:27 AM	#21
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	wow that looks pretty cool __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

02-03-2005, 11:47 AM	#22
skygun9 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 295	I had my Tactical stippling job done by Robar in Phoenix, they had an online special for $60.00 so I actually had both my XD's done at the same time. While I was at Shot Show last weekend I meet with Irv from BarSto and took a look at the new stippling job he is now offering and in comparison I'd say his is better than Robar. It felt better and seemed to have a bit more grip than my Robar job. The photo that Slaytex provided a link for looks awfully familiar, does anyone know if that's a photo of Irv's XD-40? __________________ Kahr PM9 Black Stainless w/Trijicon\'s (BUG) Kimber Covert Stainless (everyday carry) Kimber Pro CDP II (second carry gun) Les Baer Thunder Ranch (match gun) Springfield XD-45acp Service (new fun gun)

02-04-2005, 11:04 AM	#24
pistol fixer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: millington,tn Posts: 137	stick on grips i am always trying to do things my way, lol. i have not seen the decal rubber grips so i don't know what the are like. i have found some peel and stick foam it is already shaped to fit my xd. just requires trimming . it feel really good, however i have not fired the gun with them on there . i plan to do that tonight . if it works as well as it feels it will be great. all i have found so far is gray in color, but does not look to bad and it is at walgreens for $6. i will let you know and try to get a pic. __________________ xd357sig springfield p9 lsp. 40 cal hk mp5kpdw m-16 mini uzi styer ssg p2 ect.

02-04-2005, 11:58 AM	#25
wfrazee XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 572	I have seen both stock and stippled. Mine is stock right now but i prefer the stippled. I WOULD like mine hand stippled 360 with a steel checkered front strap in the grip.... we will see. __________________ WFRAZEE "When you take your gun with you, leave your middle finger home." - Unattributed

02-03-2005, 02:35 PM	#23
VegasShadows XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 40	The new Limited Edition XDs at the Shot were awesome in feel. it really should eb a standard option, I mean realistically from the factory it costs the same as the original grip. I imagine if SpringField put out the "custom" grip as a standard factory option and made the price comparable w/ the standard grip you would see a lot of people defecting to XDs.

02-04-2005, 01:39 PM	#27
wfrazee XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 572	I just emailed bowie the other day. He says that there is negligible difference between a stipple 360 and the embedded checkered front strap in terms of actual grip. The difference is more in the look and feel of the gun. Im starting to get feedback on my mod project from gun makers, he was kind enoughy to give me his opinion on some of the modifications that I was looking for and I might be taming the project down a bit because he made some really good functional points. __________________ WFRAZEE "When you take your gun with you, leave your middle finger home." - Unattributed

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