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dave_in_delaware · 08-29-2005, 11:57 AM

Anyone else own an XD subbie (any caliber I guess, for the purpose of CCW) AND have larger hands? When I hold my gun w/ two hands, my strong hand's pinky doesn't have room to be on the frame (grip), so it rests under the 10 rnd mag. Granted, my other hand helps support the gun and stabilize me, but I'm wondering if the "dislocated" pinky could be causing a problem for me. Does anyone else have larger hands but own a subbie? If so, how do you hold your gun if all your fingers don't fit around the frame (grip)?

Also, I read the "AIMED Point Shooting or P&S For Self Defense" article on the internet (link below) and that person (based on P&S method) holds his gun differently: use the index finger (placed just below the slide) to "point" at the target, and squeeze the trigger w/ the middle finger. I tried that grip/hold with my XD-9 subbie, and it felt good. With this "new" way of holding the gun, my pinky can be grabbing the frame, too instead of under the mag. Then the other hand helps support the whole thing. It felt more "stable" and a stronger hold for me.... I haven't tested this method at the range yet. Anyone use this way of holding their gun?

Maybe my original holding method is a flawed way to hold the gun in the first place. Maybe I should invest in a grip extension? Or always use the high cap mag (w/ the 3/4" sleeve) for the XD. I do have one of those that came w/ my gun, and can easily grip the whole frame w/ all my fingers, but thought it was a good idea to only use the standard 10 rnd mag since I'll be CCW eventually.

Any ideas on improving my gun holding method, and to hear what others w/ larger hands and a sub-compact handgun do to get that perfect hold would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

P.S.: The article on P&S is located here: http://www.pointshooting.com/ps.htm

DonL100 · 08-29-2005, 12:47 PM

I have big hands and found that the Pearce Grip extensions work great on my XD-40SC. Not to big for CC and provides room for your pinky finger. Good luck, Don

You can find them at /www.xd-hs2000.com/grips.htm

R/T Performance · 08-29-2005, 01:26 PM

+1 on the pearce extender only alters the front and also the rubber decal grips help a ton thicken the handle a little and not to rough on the skin
http://www.pistol-gear.com/proddetai...64a84c56438d52
http://www.pistol-gear.com/proddetai...64a84c56438d52
Also look at mine
http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=21789
Also available at www.hs2000xd.com

xd4zero · 08-29-2005, 02:32 PM

Another +1 on the Pearce grip extender for the SC. They work great and they do not add much bulk.

baa · 08-29-2005, 03:08 PM

+1 on the Pearce Grip extensions. I have very large hands and those extensions make a big difference.

jkswiss · 08-29-2005, 04:09 PM

That grip does not feel natural to me. Using my middle finger for the trigger finger is just too strange.

Stickles01 · 08-29-2005, 04:41 PM

+1 on the Pearce Grip Extension. I thought that it might print a little with the extension but it hasn't been noticed yet. I get family members that catch a glimpse when my shirt rides up when I'm sitting and they find it amazing that they haven't noticed that I was carrying up until the point when they saw it.

mst3kguy · 08-29-2005, 06:42 PM

as a demonstration, i had my coworker buddy who is 6'2", 330#, grip my xd9sc with no magazine inserted (yuck), then i put in a mag with the pearce extension, he was amazed how well it fit his mitts.

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DHB · 08-29-2005, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonL100

I have big hands and found that the Pearce Grip extensions work great on my XD-40SC. Not to big for CC and provides room for your pinky finger. Good luck, Don

You can find them at /www.xd-hs2000.com/grips.htm

+1!

WaltherP99 · 08-29-2005, 07:17 PM

Another +1 on the extensions!

08-29-2005, 11:57 AM	#1
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,108	large hands and XD SC Anyone else own an XD subbie (any caliber I guess, for the purpose of CCW) AND have larger hands? When I hold my gun w/ two hands, my strong hand's pinky doesn't have room to be on the frame (grip), so it rests under the 10 rnd mag. Granted, my other hand helps support the gun and stabilize me, but I'm wondering if the "dislocated" pinky could be causing a problem for me. Does anyone else have larger hands but own a subbie? If so, how do you hold your gun if all your fingers don't fit around the frame (grip)? Also, I read the "AIMED Point Shooting or P&S For Self Defense" article on the internet (link below) and that person (based on P&S method) holds his gun differently: use the index finger (placed just below the slide) to "point" at the target, and squeeze the trigger w/ the middle finger. I tried that grip/hold with my XD-9 subbie, and it felt good. With this "new" way of holding the gun, my pinky can be grabbing the frame, too instead of under the mag. Then the other hand helps support the whole thing. It felt more "stable" and a stronger hold for me.... I haven't tested this method at the range yet. Anyone use this way of holding their gun? Maybe my original holding method is a flawed way to hold the gun in the first place. Maybe I should invest in a grip extension? Or always use the high cap mag (w/ the 3/4" sleeve) for the XD. I do have one of those that came w/ my gun, and can easily grip the whole frame w/ all my fingers, but thought it was a good idea to only use the standard 10 rnd mag since I'll be CCW eventually. Any ideas on improving my gun holding method, and to hear what others w/ larger hands and a sub-compact handgun do to get that perfect hold would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. P.S.: The article on P&S is located here: http://www.pointshooting.com/ps.htm __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

08-29-2005, 12:47 PM	#2
DonL100 XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 30	Pearce Grip Extensions I have big hands and found that the Pearce Grip extensions work great on my XD-40SC. Not to big for CC and provides room for your pinky finger. Good luck, Don You can find them at /www.xd-hs2000.com/grips.htm __________________ XD-40SC Colt Combat Comander,9MM Colt SA,.357 Walther PP, 32ACP, WW2

08-29-2005, 01:26 PM	#3
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	+1 on the pearce extender only alters the front and also the rubber decal grips help a ton thicken the handle a little and not to rough on the skin http://www.pistol-gear.com/proddetai...64a84c56438d52 http://www.pistol-gear.com/proddetai...64a84c56438d52 Also look at mine http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=21789 Also available at www.hs2000xd.com __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

08-29-2005, 03:08 PM	#5
baa XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 209	+1 on the Pearce Grip extensions. I have very large hands and those extensions make a big difference. __________________ Baa!

08-29-2005, 06:42 PM	#8
mst3kguy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 375	as a demonstration, i had my coworker buddy who is 6'2", 330#, grip my xd9sc with no magazine inserted (yuck), then i put in a mag with the pearce extension, he was amazed how well it fit his mitts. dn cincinnati xd40service xd9sc __________________ The fact that you've got "Replica" written down the side of your gun. And the fact that I've got "Desert Eagle point 5 0" written on the side of mine, should precipitate your balls into shrinking, along with your presence.-Bullet Tooth Tony

08-29-2005, 02:32 PM	#4
xd4zero XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 165	Another +1 on the Pearce grip extender for the SC. They work great and they do not add much bulk.

08-29-2005, 04:09 PM	#6
jkswiss XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,085	That grip does not feel natural to me. Using my middle finger for the trigger finger is just too strange.

08-29-2005, 04:41 PM	#7
Stickles01 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 52	+1 on the Pearce Grip Extension. I thought that it might print a little with the extension but it hasn't been noticed yet. I get family members that catch a glimpse when my shirt rides up when I'm sitting and they find it amazing that they haven't noticed that I was carrying up until the point when they saw it.

08-29-2005, 07:17 PM	#10
WaltherP99 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania Posts: 347	Another +1 on the extensions! __________________ GLOCK M30 .45 ACP WWW.GLOCKERS.COM "My own idea of a $5,500 .45 auto is a used Volkswagon with a Glock 30 in the glove box..." - Massad Ayoob

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