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TACXD9 · 07-05-2005, 08:47 PM

What aftermarket accessories would you like to see for the XD? What improvements could be made to the gun? I would like to know why there arent more accessories readily available for such a popular pistol?

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kgpcr · 07-05-2005, 09:31 PM

As more and more people discover the XD the more that will buy it. when that happens more and more people will make and sell accessories for it. if there is no demand for it then there will be no supply for it. as for the number one accessorie i am looking for for my 3 XD's is an XD in .45ACP not GAP. when that happens i will buy three more the moment they come out.

Ctkelly · 07-05-2005, 09:32 PM

Like what?

We have for the XD available to us:

barrels/conversions
Sights
Holsters
Weapon lights systems
Dons Guide Rod
Wolf Springs
Extended mag release buttons
Magwells
Magazines

Only thing I could see other people wanting is that drop in trigger system someone was working on. But since I had a trigger job done at the SA custom shop while in for warranty work that leaves me out.

If they are gonna invest in redesigning the XD frame/layout, I say screw the .45 ACP and give me the 10mm!

bubbab · 07-06-2005, 10:03 AM

i would love to see a .22 conversion. it seems every thing is for the 1911 as if there is no other kind of pistol.

Waldo · 07-06-2005, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbab

i would love to see a .22 conversion. it seems every thing is for the 1911 as if there is no other kind of pistol.

Yes, a .22 conversion!!

TACXD9 · 07-06-2005, 10:39 AM

what about an extended slide release for us big handed people

TACXD9 · 07-06-2005, 10:42 AM

What about some kind of better slip on rubber grip. It seems that the Hogue gets in the way of the safety and the Pachmeyer is too small.

Ctkelly · 07-06-2005, 12:37 PM

Slip on rubber grip....bicycle tube. Either that or get out the soldering iron and do your own stippling. Plenty of skateboard tape stuff out there also, that seems to work pretty good really.

As far as the conversion....I have never really understood the need for a .22 conversion on any gun. Course, I own a target .22 pistol so that might explain some of it....but if I want to practice with my gun its going to be with the ammo I intend to carry.

And an extended release for people with big hands? Um....I have good sized paws for someone of my build and I have no trouble reaching the slide release on a XD....I could see where someone that has small hands might have trouble. Unless if your going to extend the release forward of the notch I dont understand where someone with large hands would have problems reaching the release.

Im not saying it wouldnt be nice to have more options....but right now I think the selection is pretty fair considering the XD is a pretty simple design.

kraigster414 · 07-09-2005, 11:37 AM

OD green tube grip!!! Yeah! That's the ticket!!

TangeloPearl · 07-09-2005, 12:36 PM

I do wish that there were more brands/companies that made the parts that are out now for the XD. For example, I only know of 2 places to get an extended mag release, and only one of those places creates it in stainless steel.
As far as some accessory ideas:

How about a last-option impact weapon attachment that either would go on the end of the guide rod (somehow) or a magazine finger attachment with an impact weapon on the bottom... you know for those time when ur out of ammo so all you can do is whack 'em on the head with ur gun! lol

Magazine end attachment for attaching those 3/4" to 1" flashlights (for home defense only).

An aftermarket slide release would help me out as well. I have medium sized hands and there are times where my thumb slips while trying to release the slide. I may work with a welder friend of mine and try some experimentation on a spare slide release if I can get my hands on one.

Any other ideas???

07-05-2005, 08:47 PM	#1
TACXD9 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 3	XD Aftermarket Accessories What aftermarket accessories would you like to see for the XD? What improvements could be made to the gun? I would like to know why there arent more accessories readily available for such a popular pistol? [/b]

07-05-2005, 09:31 PM	#2
kgpcr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 267	As more and more people discover the XD the more that will buy it. when that happens more and more people will make and sell accessories for it. if there is no demand for it then there will be no supply for it. as for the number one accessorie i am looking for for my 3 XD's is an XD in .45ACP not GAP. when that happens i will buy three more the moment they come out. __________________ XD9 service XD40 tactical XD40 service XD45 Service Colt Anaconda Colt King Cobra OLY AR-15 SigPro 2340 Springfield Armory 1911 double stack Taurus .357 Snubie Smith and Wesson M&P .40

07-05-2005, 09:32 PM	#3
Ctkelly XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 218	Like what? We have for the XD available to us: barrels/conversions Sights Holsters Weapon lights systems Dons Guide Rod Wolf Springs Extended mag release buttons Magwells Magazines Only thing I could see other people wanting is that drop in trigger system someone was working on. But since I had a trigger job done at the SA custom shop while in for warranty work that leaves me out. If they are gonna invest in redesigning the XD frame/layout, I say screw the .45 ACP and give me the 10mm! __________________ 2006 Gunlist FN Highpower S&W .41 Magnum 6\" 1911 SA WWII upgraded by Precision Gunworks

07-06-2005, 12:37 PM	#8
Ctkelly XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 218	Slip on rubber grip....bicycle tube. Either that or get out the soldering iron and do your own stippling. Plenty of skateboard tape stuff out there also, that seems to work pretty good really. As far as the conversion....I have never really understood the need for a .22 conversion on any gun. Course, I own a target .22 pistol so that might explain some of it....but if I want to practice with my gun its going to be with the ammo I intend to carry. And an extended release for people with big hands? Um....I have good sized paws for someone of my build and I have no trouble reaching the slide release on a XD....I could see where someone that has small hands might have trouble. Unless if your going to extend the release forward of the notch I dont understand where someone with large hands would have problems reaching the release. Im not saying it wouldnt be nice to have more options....but right now I think the selection is pretty fair considering the XD is a pretty simple design. __________________ 2006 Gunlist FN Highpower S&W .41 Magnum 6\" 1911 SA WWII upgraded by Precision Gunworks

07-09-2005, 11:37 AM	#9
kraigster414 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Upper Himalayas Posts: 1,447	OD green tube grip!!! Yeah! That's the ticket!! __________________ "Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." - George Burns

07-06-2005, 10:03 AM	#4
bubbab XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 15	i would love to see a .22 conversion. it seems every thing is for the 1911 as if there is no other kind of pistol.

07-06-2005, 10:39 AM	#6
TACXD9 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 3	what about an extended slide release for us big handed people

07-06-2005, 10:42 AM	#7
TACXD9 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 3	What about some kind of better slip on rubber grip. It seems that the Hogue gets in the way of the safety and the Pachmeyer is too small.

07-09-2005, 12:36 PM	#10
TangeloPearl XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 12	I do wish that there were more brands/companies that made the parts that are out now for the XD. For example, I only know of 2 places to get an extended mag release, and only one of those places creates it in stainless steel. As far as some accessory ideas: How about a last-option impact weapon attachment that either would go on the end of the guide rod (somehow) or a magazine finger attachment with an impact weapon on the bottom... you know for those time when ur out of ammo so all you can do is whack 'em on the head with ur gun! lol Magazine end attachment for attaching those 3/4" to 1" flashlights (for home defense only). An aftermarket slide release would help me out as well. I have medium sized hands and there are times where my thumb slips while trying to release the slide. I may work with a welder friend of mine and try some experimentation on a spare slide release if I can get my hands on one. Any other ideas??? __________________ Springfield Armory XD9 Sub Compact Marlin Model 336 30-30 Marlin Model 60 22LR Mossberg Maverick 88 18\" Pump Shotty \"...await the right moment for one, and only one well-aimed shot\" - Vassili Zaitsev

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