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Verm · 04-03-2005, 01:10 PM

I have been getting frustrated with my XDs when it comes to holstering (not to mention finger placement with my off hand) So yesterday in a fit of anger, I went to the grinding wheel and ground off the stupid triggerguard nub at the front. Now it's nice and smooth and rounded. Worked out so well with the SC that I did my service. Makes a world of difference holstering and just getting a proper grip now that it's like a whole new gun.

Was thinking of grinding out the triggerguard where it meets the grip a little more since my fingers are big to make it even more comfortable. I will try to snag a pic later.

willbond · 04-03-2005, 01:19 PM

You're a braver man than I. I can't even bring myself to grind on my Kel-Tec.

Verm · 04-03-2005, 03:31 PM

frustration breeds bravery.

here is the SC. I used the Dremel to notch out the grip today as well. Fits like a glove now.

and the before of course

invssgt · 04-03-2005, 04:31 PM

I like it. The nub was pointless, for me at least.

Don · 04-03-2005, 04:32 PM

[evil-don]I don't know if you noticed but your before picture has a light on it making it not holster worth a damn in most holsters. When you removed it to grind the knob you left the light off and now duh, it holsters![/evil-don]

jkswiss · 04-03-2005, 04:34 PM

Did the little notch thing on the trigger guard really bother you so much??

I hardly even notice its there.

You weren't worried about grinding clear through the plastic when you grinded the grip part??

+1 on the braver man than I part. I figured that these Croatian fellas knew what they were doing when they made it, and whatever lil old me does to it could not be all that great.

I'm glad to see that your happy with your results though. I'm too much of a chicken to mess around with my $500 toy.

Delija · 04-03-2005, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by invssgt

I like it. The nub was pointless, for me at least.

Agree..I like it too. But like most, I'm not brave enough to try something like that...I'd be afraid to mess it up.

Looks great! (And for me too, the thing is pointless...but I see a LOT of very good shooters resting their weak hand index finger on the front of the trigger guard).

Peace,
D.

Verm · 04-03-2005, 08:08 PM

For me it was a royal pain when reholstering in an IWB. Also with the nub there I found my index finger on my weak hand catching on it when positioning it. This makes it much better for me speedwise. (I don't like having my index finger on the front of the guard. Makes for a weaker support grip)

As for worries about grinding through, nah. I was able to take a little bit off at a time and it took me quite a few passes to get it down to where I wanted, then I just used a file, sandpaper and finally a sharpening stone with oil on it to get it all nice and smooth. As for the section where the guard meets the grip, I just used a dremel with a round barrel stone set on high and laid into it. That took me longer because I was doing more shaping, but now my finger fits in the groove nicely and even sets the gun deeper into my hand.

Delija · 04-03-2005, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verm

For me it was a royal pain when reholstering in an IWB. Also with the nub there I found my index finger on my weak hand catching on it when positioning it. This makes it much better for me speedwise. (I don't like having my index finger on the front of the guard. Makes for a weaker support grip)

As for worries about grinding through, nah. I was able to take a little bit off at a time.

Hell, I'm going to try it....I really think it would make it easier to re-holster, and yeah, the thing serves no purpose for me. I know a lot of good shooters now use their weak hand index finger on the guard....a lot of the modern guns have this design, but it doesn't feel right to me, and the best shooter I know called it an "affectation"...

But to each their own. I guess it's right for a lot of people...obviously...

Peace,
D.

therooster · 04-03-2005, 09:45 PM

i dont get it?

how does that nub make it harder to reholster? i have never had an issue with it and i have like 6-7 holsters.

it does look good though

04-03-2005, 01:10 PM	#1
Verm XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carson City NV. Posts: 814	Best mod I've done to my XDs yet I have been getting frustrated with my XDs when it comes to holstering (not to mention finger placement with my off hand) So yesterday in a fit of anger, I went to the grinding wheel and ground off the stupid triggerguard nub at the front. Now it's nice and smooth and rounded. Worked out so well with the SC that I did my service. Makes a world of difference holstering and just getting a proper grip now that it's like a whole new gun. Was thinking of grinding out the triggerguard where it meets the grip a little more since my fingers are big to make it even more comfortable. I will try to snag a pic later. __________________ Enough firepower, the will and the guts to use it all.

04-03-2005, 01:19 PM	#2
willbond XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OKC Posts: 547	You're a braver man than I. I can't even bring myself to grind on my Kel-Tec. __________________ 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

04-03-2005, 03:31 PM	#3
Verm XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carson City NV. Posts: 814	frustration breeds bravery. here is the SC. I used the Dremel to notch out the grip today as well. Fits like a glove now. and the before of course __________________ Enough firepower, the will and the guts to use it all.

04-03-2005, 04:31 PM	#4
invssgt XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,321	I like it. The nub was pointless, for me at least. __________________ It ain't personal. Nothing contained herein is intended is to offend the immature, retarded, hyper-sensitive, emotionally/hormonally unstable, or otherwise easily-offended. But if it does- don't cry to me. I don't care. "Sarge" www.thesixgunjournal.net http://sargesrollcall.blogspot.com/ LOCK & LOAD the VOTE!

04-03-2005, 04:32 PM	#5
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,232	[evil-don]I don't know if you noticed but your before picture has a light on it making it not holster worth a damn in most holsters. When you removed it to grind the knob you left the light off and now duh, it holsters![/evil-don] __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

04-03-2005, 04:34 PM	#6
jkswiss XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,085	Did the little notch thing on the trigger guard really bother you so much?? I hardly even notice its there. You weren't worried about grinding clear through the plastic when you grinded the grip part?? +1 on the braver man than I part. I figured that these Croatian fellas knew what they were doing when they made it, and whatever lil old me does to it could not be all that great. I'm glad to see that your happy with your results though. I'm too much of a chicken to mess around with my $500 toy.

04-03-2005, 08:08 PM	#8
Verm XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carson City NV. Posts: 814	For me it was a royal pain when reholstering in an IWB. Also with the nub there I found my index finger on my weak hand catching on it when positioning it. This makes it much better for me speedwise. (I don't like having my index finger on the front of the guard. Makes for a weaker support grip) As for worries about grinding through, nah. I was able to take a little bit off at a time and it took me quite a few passes to get it down to where I wanted, then I just used a file, sandpaper and finally a sharpening stone with oil on it to get it all nice and smooth. As for the section where the guard meets the grip, I just used a dremel with a round barrel stone set on high and laid into it. That took me longer because I was doing more shaping, but now my finger fits in the groove nicely and even sets the gun deeper into my hand. __________________ Enough firepower, the will and the guts to use it all.

04-03-2005, 09:45 PM	#10
therooster XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: houston TX Posts: 1,669	i dont get it? how does that nub make it harder to reholster? i have never had an issue with it and i have like 6-7 holsters. it does look good though

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