Pearce grip extensions vs extended mags on XD 9mm SC - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

DPGDirk · 01-05-2007, 08:29 PM

I'm wondering about whether there is a difference in a CCW aspect between the Pearce grip extensions and the hi-cap mags for my 9mm SC.

Are the Pearce grip extensions easier to carry? More concealable?

I carry a .45 cal 4" service model, but there are times I wanna carry my SC. It's lighter and more compact, so I'll likely carry it more in summertime.

I like the idea of having that little extra room for my last finger, but I also wanna keep it small and light.

Of course, the extra capacity of the longer mags sounds good, but if that makes the grip the same length as my 4", why bother?

Lemme know your opinions on this one...
Thanks!
Dirk

**Old School** · 01-05-2007, 08:33 PM

Anytime you can reduce length, you increase concealability. The Pearce extension are not as long as the mag sleeves. Unless you want capacity, the Pearce extensions are awesome.

OS

D_Fence · 01-05-2007, 08:38 PM

The length of the rear of the grip is unchanged with the Pearce grip extension. The front of the grip gets an extra 3/4 of an inch. I don't think that would be a deal-breaker in terms of carrying it or not.

Only costs about 10 bucks to find out.

RKirk · 01-06-2007, 09:31 AM

I carry the XD-9sc with a Pearce extension. It really makes the sub-compact much easer to shoot. It is a confidence booster for me. Carry a spare magazine for an extra 16 rounds. I have ordered a second 10 round magazine and will carry that with a Pearce extension. lighter and easer to conceal. Twenty-one rounds. After the 10 rounder comes I will take it to the range and give a short report on the ease of carry and shooting and re-loading. Be safe!

-- Richard

Darth Yhwh · 01-06-2007, 10:59 AM

My extra capacity magazine with the grip extender will most likely never see light of day, except for maybe at the range. I've been carrying my SC .40 daily since I got it with the Pierce extension. Fits my hand beautifully but much more concealable IMHO.

DPGDirk · 01-06-2007, 10:12 PM

Thanks guys.
Sounds like I need a couple/three of those extensions.

I e-mailed you OS- gimme a holler, (Monday?) so I can order some stuff-
Thanks!
Dirk

whiteblinder · 01-06-2007, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_Fence

The length of the rear of the grip is unchanged with the Pearce grip extension. The front of the grip gets an extra 3/4 of an inch. I don't think that would be a deal-breaker in terms of carrying it or not.

Only costs about 10 bucks to find out.

3/4"? This is what I need for my pinkie

I have SA SC and that should help me. Ok, I guess it is time to check pistolgear.com

Chewie146 · 01-06-2007, 10:49 PM

Go with the grip extensions. They are far less bulky.

slowpoke13 · 01-07-2007, 02:38 AM

I've got an XD9SC. All 5 of my mags have Pearce grip extensions.

I plan on a couple full size mags with sleeves for range use down the line. But, I love the Pearce extensions for shooting purposes. No issues, no worries. I gererally wear L or XL gloves and have no problems with the Pearce.

SoCalXD · 01-07-2007, 03:12 AM

I've had failures to load using the grip sleaves on two different highly reliable full size magazines in my SC40 this week during a competition. Therefore, I won't trust my life to that configuration, even though it provides the best shooting grip support for me. The Pearce's are nice, so they go on the spare carry mags. I carry an SC for maximum conceilability, so a flush mag base rides in the gun. If I wanted to carry a Service sized grip CCW, I would have bought one! (We all prefer longer sight radius when we can afford them!)

01-05-2007, 08:29 PM	#1
DPGDirk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rose Hill, KS Posts: 314	Pearce grip extensions vs extended mags on XD 9mm SC I'm wondering about whether there is a difference in a CCW aspect between the Pearce grip extensions and the hi-cap mags for my 9mm SC. Are the Pearce grip extensions easier to carry? More concealable? I carry a .45 cal 4" service model, but there are times I wanna carry my SC. It's lighter and more compact, so I'll likely carry it more in summertime. I like the idea of having that little extra room for my last finger, but I also wanna keep it small and light. Of course, the extra capacity of the longer mags sounds good, but if that makes the grip the same length as my 4", why bother? Lemme know your opinions on this one... Thanks! Dirk __________________ XD .45- 4" service model- Springerized PFF Polished Barrel, Feedramp & GR, Dawson Sights, (Target rear/ Fiber-optic front) Springer Carry Trigger, Factory Clean-up, Extended mag release, snakeskin grip stippling & custom refinishing, etc XD 9mm Service Bi-Tone w/ Tru-Glo F/O Sights & PFF Polished Barrel & feedramp, etc Kahr P-45 http://www.precisionfirearmfinishing.com

01-05-2007, 08:33 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,568	Anytime you can reduce length, you increase concealability. The Pearce extension are not as long as the mag sleeves. Unless you want capacity, the Pearce extensions are awesome. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

01-06-2007, 09:31 AM	#4
RKirk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 107	Pearce Extension I carry the XD-9sc with a Pearce extension. It really makes the sub-compact much easer to shoot. It is a confidence booster for me. Carry a spare magazine for an extra 16 rounds. I have ordered a second 10 round magazine and will carry that with a Pearce extension. lighter and easer to conceal. Twenty-one rounds. After the 10 rounder comes I will take it to the range and give a short report on the ease of carry and shooting and re-loading. Be safe! -- Richard

01-06-2007, 10:59 AM	#5
Darth Yhwh XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 169	My extra capacity magazine with the grip extender will most likely never see light of day, except for maybe at the range. I've been carrying my SC .40 daily since I got it with the Pierce extension. Fits my hand beautifully but much more concealable IMHO. __________________ Smith & Wesson: 41 (.22lr) Smith & Wesson: CS40 (.40 S&W) Springfield Armory: XD SC40 (.40 S&W) Colt: Mark IV 70 series (.45 ACP) Rock River Arms: Entry Tactical (.223/5.56)

01-06-2007, 10:12 PM	#6
DPGDirk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rose Hill, KS Posts: 314	Thanks guys. Sounds like I need a couple/three of those extensions. I e-mailed you OS- gimme a holler, (Monday?) so I can order some stuff- Thanks! Dirk __________________ XD .45- 4" service model- Springerized PFF Polished Barrel, Feedramp & GR, Dawson Sights, (Target rear/ Fiber-optic front) Springer Carry Trigger, Factory Clean-up, Extended mag release, snakeskin grip stippling & custom refinishing, etc XD 9mm Service Bi-Tone w/ Tru-Glo F/O Sights & PFF Polished Barrel & feedramp, etc Kahr P-45 http://www.precisionfirearmfinishing.com

01-05-2007, 08:38 PM	#3
D_Fence XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,160	The length of the rear of the grip is unchanged with the Pearce grip extension. The front of the grip gets an extra 3/4 of an inch. I don't think that would be a deal-breaker in terms of carrying it or not. Only costs about 10 bucks to find out.

01-06-2007, 10:49 PM	#8
Chewie146 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Alamos Posts: 727	Go with the grip extensions. They are far less bulky. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- "Beware the man with one gun..." Befriend the man with 30?

01-07-2007, 02:38 AM	#9
slowpoke13 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NoVA, Washington DC Posts: 382	I've got an XD9SC. All 5 of my mags have Pearce grip extensions. I plan on a couple full size mags with sleeves for range use down the line. But, I love the Pearce extensions for shooting purposes. No issues, no worries. I gererally wear L or XL gloves and have no problems with the Pearce. __________________ XD-9 SC Southpaw

01-07-2007, 03:12 AM	#10
SoCalXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 516	I've had failures to load using the grip sleaves on two different highly reliable full size magazines in my SC40 this week during a competition. Therefore, I won't trust my life to that configuration, even though it provides the best shooting grip support for me. The Pearce's are nice, so they go on the spare carry mags. I carry an SC for maximum conceilability, so a flush mag base rides in the gun. If I wanted to carry a Service sized grip CCW, I would have bought one! (We all prefer longer sight radius when we can afford them!) __________________ My XD-40's: Duty, IDPA & Home-Defense: Tactical: Springer Trigger & Slide Release, Dawson Adj. Tritium Sights, Full Cobra Chrome, CC Mag Release, D.G.R., 16# Spring, Magloc Magwell w/full beveling, Pachmayr Mag Bumpers, Insight 3X w/contured remote. EFK 9mm Conversion Barrel for IDPA & Training. CCW: SC: Springer Trigger & Slide Release, TFOs, Canyon Creek Mag Release, Pearce Extensions, Sand Decal Grips.

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