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jednp · 04-13-2006, 10:36 AM

Just curious, any of you regardless of what gun you own use a hogue handall or anything similar on your grip while carrying? Notice any problems with it? I'm wondering if it'd catch on clothes more when moving, or maybe drawing.

XD_Dan · 04-13-2006, 11:57 AM

It will cling to your cover garment more than the plain, factory grip while concealing, but there will be no difference on the draw....provided you are flipping the cover garment back correctly.

I used to carry with a trimmed-down Hogue on my sub-compact, but I took it off because the edges were becomming loose and folding under my palm when I drew. I now use skateboard tape, and I like it.

The grip tape clings too, but not as bad as the Hougue IMO.

I may try my hand at stippling soon. The factory grips are a little too slick for my tastes. It gets hot down here in Texas, and I don't like the feel of slippery grips on a carry pistol.

DonL100 · 04-13-2006, 02:19 PM

I have an XD40SC with a Hogue slip on grip. I've had trouble with the grip sliding up and coming in contact with the palm safety. It seams it won't stay in one spot. I'm worried that it will jam the palm safety and cause the gun to not fire. Just my two cents.

malkore · 04-14-2006, 09:15 AM

i plan on gettign the decal grips for my sub. the only question is stipled, or rubber. i'm leaning towards rubber right now.

synchro · 04-15-2006, 04:21 AM

I carry one on my main carry XD and have not had a problem. I have shot competitions with it on as well. I can still draw and shoot an A zone hit from 10 yards in 2 seconds from concealment. So I would say that it doesn't slow me down at all or catch on anything. I am interested in how one will affect my XD45ACP though.

Jettubby · 04-15-2006, 07:59 AM

I use the Hogue Handall on my 45 ACP Service and it works great. Had to cut out a little notch in the back and it slides/twists ever so slightly after a day at the range. Nothing a little twist back won't cure. I like it a lot.

RyanH · 04-15-2006, 08:29 AM

I just switched from a Pachmayr grip to a Hogue on my SC. I didn't like the way the Pachmayr felt. It was a bit irritating on my hands.

The Hogue is smoother and doesn't feel like an eraser on the skin. It also gives a little bit of girth to the sides of the handle which feels more comfortable to me.

**Old School** · 04-15-2006, 09:07 AM

A good trick to keep the grips in place is to spray the inside with some hairspray. When wet, the hairspray will help you slide it in place. When dry, it acts like glue (non-permanent).

OS

mnxd-9 · 04-16-2006, 04:02 AM

I put some 'skateboard' friction tape, on my grips. Then put the Hogue grip over that, Hogue doesn't slip at all and it gave the grip alittle bigger size for my XXL hand.

jeepguy · 04-16-2006, 04:57 AM

I tried thwe handalls on a couple of my other guns a few years back. As they stretch they start to walk. Had the one on my PT111 slide up over the mag release once. Now they are residing on my Ingersoll impact guns at work.

04-13-2006, 10:36 AM	#1
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	Rubber slip on grip when carrying? Just curious, any of you regardless of what gun you own use a hogue handall or anything similar on your grip while carrying? Notice any problems with it? I'm wondering if it'd catch on clothes more when moving, or maybe drawing.

04-13-2006, 11:57 AM	#2
XD_Dan XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 887	It will cling to your cover garment more than the plain, factory grip while concealing, but there will be no difference on the draw....provided you are flipping the cover garment back correctly. I used to carry with a trimmed-down Hogue on my sub-compact, but I took it off because the edges were becomming loose and folding under my palm when I drew. I now use skateboard tape, and I like it. The grip tape clings too, but not as bad as the Hougue IMO. I may try my hand at stippling soon. The factory grips are a little too slick for my tastes. It gets hot down here in Texas, and I don't like the feel of slippery grips on a carry pistol. __________________ XD 9mm SC C.C. trigger job, Custom griptape, Pearce extensions XD 9mm Tactical C.C. trigger job, polished ramp/bbl, DGR, 16#recoil spring, Hogue grip, Magwell Texas XD Practical Shooters Association

04-13-2006, 02:19 PM	#3
DonL100 XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 30	Rubber slip on grip when carrying? I have an XD40SC with a Hogue slip on grip. I've had trouble with the grip sliding up and coming in contact with the palm safety. It seams it won't stay in one spot. I'm worried that it will jam the palm safety and cause the gun to not fire. Just my two cents. __________________ XD-40SC Colt Combat Comander,9MM Colt SA,.357 Walther PP, 32ACP, WW2

04-15-2006, 04:21 AM	#5
synchro XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Just outside of Seattle, WA Posts: 181	I carry one on my main carry XD and have not had a problem. I have shot competitions with it on as well. I can still draw and shoot an A zone hit from 10 yards in 2 seconds from concealment. So I would say that it doesn't slow me down at all or catch on anything. I am interested in how one will affect my XD45ACP though. __________________ SA XD-9 bi-tone (NP3 finish from Robar) - TFOs XD 40 Tactical XD 45ACP Service Sig P220R - TFOs - CT Lasergrips Kimber Ultra CDP II - CT Lasergrips Bushmaster M4A3 - EOTech 512.A65 LR308A4 Like to backpack or do outdoor stuff but want to eat well? http://www.freezerbagcooking.com

04-15-2006, 07:59 AM	#6
Jettubby XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "Blink...and you're mine!" Posts: 1,921	I use the Hogue Handall on my 45 ACP Service and it works great. Had to cut out a little notch in the back and it slides/twists ever so slightly after a day at the range. Nothing a little twist back won't cure. I like it a lot. __________________ T "You can come along peacefully or you don't have to come along at all". - Sonny Crockett "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln "My 1911 is better than your 911."

04-14-2006, 09:15 AM	#4
malkore XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: eastern Nebraska Posts: 646	i plan on gettign the decal grips for my sub. the only question is stipled, or rubber. i'm leaning towards rubber right now.

04-15-2006, 08:29 AM	#7
RyanH XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 214	I just switched from a Pachmayr grip to a Hogue on my SC. I didn't like the way the Pachmayr felt. It was a bit irritating on my hands. The Hogue is smoother and doesn't feel like an eraser on the skin. It also gives a little bit of girth to the sides of the handle which feels more comfortable to me.

04-15-2006, 09:07 AM	#8
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,629	A good trick to keep the grips in place is to spray the inside with some hairspray. When wet, the hairspray will help you slide it in place. When dry, it acts like glue (non-permanent). OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

04-16-2006, 04:02 AM	#9
mnxd-9 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 62	I put some 'skateboard' friction tape, on my grips. Then put the Hogue grip over that, Hogue doesn't slip at all and it gave the grip alittle bigger size for my XXL hand. __________________ 'Honk; if you've never seen a gun fired from a motorcycle' XD-9 Tactical XD-9 Service XD-9 SubCompact Taurus 85 Ruger 22/45

04-16-2006, 04:57 AM	#10
jeepguy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: central NY Posts: 225	I tried thwe handalls on a couple of my other guns a few years back. As they stretch they start to walk. Had the one on my PT111 slide up over the mag release once. Now they are residing on my Ingersoll impact guns at work.

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