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johann · 12-21-2007, 08:20 AM

Have any of you XD owners shortened your 9mm or .40S&W tactical or service length XD's grip length to that of a sub-compact?

I've seen this done with Glock 19s. Just curious.

gr8johnson · 12-21-2007, 08:28 AM

I am thinking about doing it too. My gun is brand new and I am not sure I want to lose my warranty on. But I am going to carry it and I think a shorter grip will help hide it better. But any way if you do a search on this site you will find instructions and other sites you can send it to have it done. It does not seem that hard, but no more warranty if you do it.

**XDONBOARD** · 12-21-2007, 08:33 AM

There is a thread about this (of course right). Some have done it, and I heard Springfield will do it for a cost, but that may only apply to new guns.

gr8johnson · 12-21-2007, 08:34 AM

Updated softcore...

here is the link

**XDONBOARD** · 12-21-2007, 08:38 AM

Thats it, good find!

EME · 12-21-2007, 11:13 AM

If you do not want to do it yourself, try Bowie Tactical, he did mine for me about 4 years ago. Good luck in your quest.

Pete V · 12-22-2007, 05:53 PM

EME I sent an email to Bowie yesterday he said send only the frame and it would be 12 to 16 wks maybe a little sooner if that was all he was going to do.

thanks for the forum

Pete V

12-21-2007, 08:20 AM	#1
johann XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	shortening the grip Have any of you XD owners shortened your 9mm or .40S&W tactical or service length XD's grip length to that of a sub-compact? I've seen this done with Glock 19s. Just curious.

12-21-2007, 08:28 AM	#2
gr8johnson XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clinton Township, Mchigan Posts: 181	I am thinking about doing it too. My gun is brand new and I am not sure I want to lose my warranty on. But I am going to carry it and I think a shorter grip will help hide it better. But any way if you do a search on this site you will find instructions and other sites you can send it to have it done. It does not seem that hard, but no more warranty if you do it. __________________ Major Jack Reacher for President

12-21-2007, 08:33 AM	#3
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,522	There is a thread about this (of course right). Some have done it, and I heard Springfield will do it for a cost, but that may only apply to new guns. __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

12-21-2007, 08:34 AM	#4
gr8johnson XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clinton Township, Mchigan Posts: 181	Updated softcore... here is the link __________________ Major Jack Reacher for President

12-21-2007, 08:38 AM	#5
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,522	Thats it, good find! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

12-21-2007, 11:13 AM	#6
EME XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 102	If you do not want to do it yourself, try Bowie Tactical, he did mine for me about 4 years ago. Good luck in your quest.

12-22-2007, 05:53 PM	#7
Pete V XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 343	Shorning the Grip EME I sent an email to Bowie yesterday he said send only the frame and it would be 12 to 16 wks maybe a little sooner if that was all he was going to do. thanks for the forum Pete V

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