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Chunky · 06-01-2008, 07:41 PM

I bought me a Hogue grip for my XD-9 SM and I managed to get it on. The problem is that I have a gap just under the grip safety (I'll post a pic in a few minutes).

I cut the top 1/4 or 1/2 inch to make it fit but the top near the safety still has a gap. What did I do wrong? Did I slide it on incorrectly?

It was only about $8 so I have no problem buying another one to get it to fit like I want. I've seen plenty of pics on here of ones that seem to fit pretty snuggly so I'd like to know what techniques work best. Did I cut enough of it off the top? Do I need to cut it at a specific angle?

Any help you guys could provide would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Chunky · 06-01-2008, 08:03 PM

Here's the pic...

jeepinbanditrider · 06-01-2008, 08:30 PM

That looks really low. IIRC it's sopoused to ride higher on the grip. I know most of them I've read about on here have to have a notch cut in the back for the grip safety.

Frostyeyes · 06-01-2008, 08:35 PM

I agree with jeep it looks to be to low

AkshunJebus · 06-02-2008, 11:14 AM

That's too low... unless you have a very wide middle finger!

Look at the distance between the gun's trigger gaurd and the first finger swell on the grip. That distance should fit your finger comfortably.

jkw_XD · 06-02-2008, 12:03 PM

Needs to come up higher and then just cut a grove for the grip safety.

Here is my .40 tac....

jeepinbanditrider · 06-02-2008, 01:56 PM

I just put the OD one on my XD9SC and had to trim some off the bottom right to the second finger swell and cut a notch for the grip safety.

Chunky · 06-02-2008, 02:10 PM

Thanks folks. I'll try it later tonite. Should I take it off to cut it or can I cut while it's still on?

I know these are dumb questions so thanks for bearing with me.

Bill in San Jose · 06-02-2008, 02:25 PM

I don't have one, but I read on another thread to spray woman's hairspray inside it, then it will slide up easily, you use an xacto or single edged razor to trim round the XD's safety, and then in a day or so the hairspray dries and the rubber grip does not go anywhere.

I'd think since the safety depresses with pressure, the grip will slide over it, and as you cut the grip, eventually the safety will protrude as it normally does.

jeepinbanditrider · 06-02-2008, 02:26 PM

I cut mine after I put it on with a razor. Though it's not the cleanest install. I accidentally cut a little too far down on one side while doing the grip safety and I tried to follow the bottom of the mag well as best I could but it still has some "lumps" here and there around the bottom.

If you're better with a razor than I am you will probably get a cleaner setup.

ETA-I did not use any hairspray or any other product to help put the grip on. after working it on the grip I was easily able to apply some force and move the grip wrap further up the grip.

06-01-2008, 07:41 PM	#1
Chunky XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 23	Need instructions for installing Hogue grip I bought me a Hogue grip for my XD-9 SM and I managed to get it on. The problem is that I have a gap just under the grip safety (I'll post a pic in a few minutes). I cut the top 1/4 or 1/2 inch to make it fit but the top near the safety still has a gap. What did I do wrong? Did I slide it on incorrectly? It was only about $8 so I have no problem buying another one to get it to fit like I want. I've seen plenty of pics on here of ones that seem to fit pretty snuggly so I'd like to know what techniques work best. Did I cut enough of it off the top? Do I need to cut it at a specific angle? Any help you guys could provide would be much appreciated. Thanks! Last edited by Chunky; 06-01-2008 at 08:07 PM.

06-01-2008, 08:30 PM	#3
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	That looks really low. IIRC it's sopoused to ride higher on the grip. I know most of them I've read about on here have to have a notch cut in the back for the grip safety. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

06-01-2008, 08:35 PM	#4
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 910	I agree with jeep it looks to be to low __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

06-02-2008, 12:03 PM	#6
jkw_XD XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 52	Needs to come up higher and then just cut a grove for the grip safety. Here is my .40 tac.... __________________ Jason - College Station, TX XD-40 Tactical Mossberg Pump 12ga. Winchester .22 short/long rifle "Doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners". http://www.rense.com/general62/gns.htm

06-02-2008, 01:56 PM	#7
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	I just put the OD one on my XD9SC and had to trim some off the bottom right to the second finger swell and cut a notch for the grip safety. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

06-01-2008, 08:03 PM	#2
Chunky XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 23	Here's the pic...

06-02-2008, 11:14 AM	#5
AkshunJebus XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 44	That's too low... unless you have a very wide middle finger! Look at the distance between the gun's trigger gaurd and the first finger swell on the grip. That distance should fit your finger comfortably.

06-02-2008, 02:10 PM	#8
Chunky XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 23	Thanks folks. I'll try it later tonite. Should I take it off to cut it or can I cut while it's still on? I know these are dumb questions so thanks for bearing with me.

06-02-2008, 02:25 PM	#9
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,305	I don't have one, but I read on another thread to spray woman's hairspray inside it, then it will slide up easily, you use an xacto or single edged razor to trim round the XD's safety, and then in a day or so the hairspray dries and the rubber grip does not go anywhere. I'd think since the safety depresses with pressure, the grip will slide over it, and as you cut the grip, eventually the safety will protrude as it normally does. __________________ A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks. - Thomas Jefferson, in a letter to his nephew

06-02-2008, 02:26 PM	#10
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	I cut mine after I put it on with a razor. Though it's not the cleanest install. I accidentally cut a little too far down on one side while doing the grip safety and I tried to follow the bottom of the mag well as best I could but it still has some "lumps" here and there around the bottom. If you're better with a razor than I am you will probably get a cleaner setup. ETA-I did not use any hairspray or any other product to help put the grip on. after working it on the grip I was easily able to apply some force and move the grip wrap further up the grip. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201 Last edited by jeepinbanditrider; 06-02-2008 at 02:31 PM.

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