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T_Bonez · 08-26-2008, 11:12 PM

So as I'm familiarizing myself with the new XD, I can't help but notice that there is an exposed - almost crescent shaped empty space that runs along the back of the grip. Does this have any functionality other than just weight savings? There is also a circular groove molded into the same cavity on the wall thats shared by the mag. It seems pretty deliberate to not have a purpose. Hopefully my explanation makes some sense, if not i'll post pics.

Any ideas?

And this gentleman, concluded my tangent of the day. Discuss.

mongoose33 · 08-26-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by T_Bonez

So as I'm familiarizing myself with the new XD, I can't help but notice that there is an exposed - almost crescent shaped empty space that runs along the back of the grip. Does this have any functionality other than just weight savings? There is also a circular groove molded into the same cavity on the wall thats shared by the mag. It seems pretty deliberate to not have a purpose. Hopefully my explanation makes some sense, if not i'll post pics.

Any ideas?

And this gentleman, concluded my tangent of the day. Discuss.

The crescent-shaped space I'm not sure of.

The "circular groove" sounds like the thumb groove. At least, that's where my right-thumb settles when holding the pistol.

**AZXD** · 08-26-2008, 11:43 PM

crescent shaped empty space
My guess is that it is a structural design aspect of the plastic that adds torsional rigidity to the grip and backstrap area.

T_Bonez · 08-26-2008, 11:46 PM

Not exactly what I'm talking about.

The space I'm talking about is pictured directly below the mag. It could just be weight savings, but it looks like it has a purpose.

Kaboom · 08-27-2008, 12:38 AM

It's for the shoulder stock, and the early ones didn't have the crescent dealie but my newer ones do.

maxamillion · 08-27-2008, 01:40 AM

Isn't that for installing the magwell

**mhillsing23** · 08-27-2008, 06:35 AM

^ I don't know if that is what it is there for, but that it is what it is often used for.

mongoose33 · 08-27-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by maxamillion

Isn't that for installing the magwell

Here's a picture of a magwell. You can see the insert that goes up into the grip, in that crescent-shaped area.

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**1lowlife** · 08-27-2008, 07:30 AM

I learned something new today..
Thanks guys..

Glocks have that space, but bigger, in their grips.
I always bought the grip plugs and plugged them up.
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englandcrown · 08-27-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaboom

It's for the shoulder stock

Dang, you made me laugh on that one

08-26-2008, 11:12 PM	#1
T_Bonez XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 74	Empty space in grip... So as I'm familiarizing myself with the new XD, I can't help but notice that there is an exposed - almost crescent shaped empty space that runs along the back of the grip. Does this have any functionality other than just weight savings? There is also a circular groove molded into the same cavity on the wall thats shared by the mag. It seems pretty deliberate to not have a purpose. Hopefully my explanation makes some sense, if not i'll post pics. Any ideas? And this gentleman, concluded my tangent of the day. Discuss.

08-26-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
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08-27-2008, 01:40 AM	#6
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08-27-2008, 06:35 AM	#7
mhillsing23 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 3,169	^ I don't know if that is what it is there for, but that it is what it is often used for. __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

08-27-2008, 07:30 AM	#9
1lowlife XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 3,260	I learned something new today.. Thanks guys.. Glocks have that space, but bigger, in their grips. I always bought the grip plugs and plugged them up. MidwayUSA - Scherer Slug-Plug Grip Plug Glock 17, 17L, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 Polymer Black Happy Hump day.. __________________ I used to shoot guns. I still shoot guns. But I used to, too. Thank you to Mitch Hedberg..RIP

08-26-2008, 11:46 PM	#4
T_Bonez XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 74	Not exactly what I'm talking about. The space I'm talking about is pictured directly below the mag. It could just be weight savings, but it looks like it has a purpose.

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