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Ctkelly · 02-10-2005, 12:20 PM

http://www.frontiernet.net/~ckelly/btcxdlarge.jpg

Okay, because I had to resize some of the pictures it takes away from the detail on the grip. The last URL is to a 1280x1024 picture so its going to be very large. Its easier to see the stippling and front strap. Being a black frame doesnt help either.

I am extremely pleased with the results! When I pick up the gun now it feels planted in my hand. To me it was worth my money. Did not take very long at all either...or at least it didnt seem like it. About two weeks I think...maybe less time was passing me by quickly. At any rate, thought I would pass the info/pictures along to everybody.

willbond · 02-10-2005, 12:30 PM

I like it. The front strap checkering looks like it was cut in, but was the rest of the texturing cut in, or was it melted in?

Lumberjack98 · 02-10-2005, 12:32 PM

What did it cost to have that work done?

BigBob68 · 02-10-2005, 12:37 PM

Nice work, now go shoot.

Ctkelly · 02-10-2005, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willbond

I like it. The front strap checkering looks like it was cut in, but was the rest of the texturing cut in, or was it melted in?

I think its melted in on the texturing. The color of the frame is not discolored when he did the stippling. Where he cut down the rear grip tang it is somewhat different colored. Hence why I say the stippling is melted in.

The front strap looks like it was supposed to be there. He did a very good job there. Well actually he did a great job all around.

Work for everything I had done including shipping was 280. For those of you looking to knock some dollars off of that figure - The front strap was 75. It was not totally necessary because a full 360 stippling would have covered the front too. I just wanted a steel insert in the front because I like the feel of metal and the look also. But from a practical standpoint..there is little to no difference at all between the stippling and checkered insert in terms of gripping.

So really if you just wanted to improve the grip...full stippling with trigger gaurd done would run 115.00 + shipping. The work I had done was the following: Rear grip tang cut down, magazine well cutouts, full 360 stippling, stippling under trigger gaurd full, and steel checkered insert black.

I plan to shoot it soon...but then its going out again next week. This time to Tripp Research to have it Cobra Chromed along with some parts from my AR. I am going to have the magazines done in cobra coat black as the stainless is quite reflective and I am going to carry my XD concealed. The Cobra Chrome job will be in Matte so that shouldnt be such a problem. Also need to get a IWB holster from tucker gun leather ordered up. Then I should be done tinkering with my XD.

Captain Ray · 02-10-2005, 07:46 PM

It looks good!

One question though, what is the purpose of the magazine well cut-outs? I am assuming that is the term for the crescent shaped portion of the grip that has been removed.

Raymond

one-eyed-fatman · 02-10-2005, 08:10 PM

So he can get a better grip removing the mag.

Ctkelly · 02-10-2005, 08:56 PM

Get a better grip when removing a stuck mag...which has yet to happen to me. In fact all of my mags drop freely with the mag release button. Its just an extra precaution.

ajamesp51 · 02-11-2005, 12:04 AM

Thats a damn nice looking pistol, thanks for posting pictures.

**hobocircus** · 02-11-2005, 12:29 AM

I am glad you like the custom work. Maybe it's just my preference, but I like to keep things stock. (I do have an interest in some ring sights though). I guess it is just not in my nature to change a factory stock item.
You probably don't use the weak hand index finger on the front of the trigger guard shooting technique? I do and I could benefit from that stippling modification in that area. The stock trigger guard has a slippery front grip surface.
Keep up the good work, yours is probably the most tricked out XD to date!

02-10-2005, 12:20 PM	#1
Ctkelly XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 218	Frame back from BTC - Pictures of grip (56K warning) http://www.frontiernet.net/~ckelly/btcxdlarge.jpg Okay, because I had to resize some of the pictures it takes away from the detail on the grip. The last URL is to a 1280x1024 picture so its going to be very large. Its easier to see the stippling and front strap. Being a black frame doesnt help either. I am extremely pleased with the results! When I pick up the gun now it feels planted in my hand. To me it was worth my money. Did not take very long at all either...or at least it didnt seem like it. About two weeks I think...maybe less time was passing me by quickly. At any rate, thought I would pass the info/pictures along to everybody. __________________ 2006 Gunlist FN Highpower S&W .41 Magnum 6\" 1911 SA WWII upgraded by Precision Gunworks

02-10-2005, 12:30 PM	#2
willbond XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OKC Posts: 547	I like it. The front strap checkering looks like it was cut in, but was the rest of the texturing cut in, or was it melted in? __________________ XD357 2 Pairs of Cuffs 2 Cans of O.C. Spray Minivan w/remote activated side door. 12 year old son with Red Belt in Tae Kwon Do 12 year old XTreme Duty Shih Tzu with skin condition

02-10-2005, 07:46 PM	#6
Captain Ray XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,693	It looks good! One question though, what is the purpose of the magazine well cut-outs? I am assuming that is the term for the crescent shaped portion of the grip that has been removed. Raymond __________________ \"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.\" ~Abraham Lincoln~

02-10-2005, 08:10 PM	#7
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,203	So he can get a better grip removing the mag. __________________ corporate America's logo: If at first you don't succeed lower your standards and beg the government for bailout money. Our governments bought and sold by corporate America like pigs going to market. I'm waking up at the start of the end of the world. http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav

02-10-2005, 08:56 PM	#8
Ctkelly XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 218	Get a better grip when removing a stuck mag...which has yet to happen to me. In fact all of my mags drop freely with the mag release button. Its just an extra precaution. __________________ 2006 Gunlist FN Highpower S&W .41 Magnum 6\" 1911 SA WWII upgraded by Precision Gunworks

02-10-2005, 12:32 PM	#3
Lumberjack98 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 856	What did it cost to have that work done?

02-10-2005, 12:37 PM	#4
BigBob68 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 518	Nice work, now go shoot.

02-11-2005, 12:04 AM	#9
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,027	Thats a damn nice looking pistol, thanks for posting pictures. __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

02-11-2005, 12:29 AM	#10
hobocircus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Nevada Desert on a Dry Lakebed. Living in a trailer with thunderstorms looming in the distance. Posts: 3,347	I am glad you like the custom work. Maybe it's just my preference, but I like to keep things stock. (I do have an interest in some ring sights though). I guess it is just not in my nature to change a factory stock item. You probably don't use the weak hand index finger on the front of the trigger guard shooting technique? I do and I could benefit from that stippling modification in that area. The stock trigger guard has a slippery front grip surface. Keep up the good work, yours is probably the most tricked out XD to date! __________________ Ported V-10 XD9 Service SOLD Tactical XD9 in Basic Black I like to shoot Wolf ammo out of my Hi-Point pistol and rifle.

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