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Copk9 · 08-04-2006, 08:25 AM

Hi Everyone

I Have been thinking about getting the Bar Sto grip reduction and texturing to my 4" XD40...

Has anyone tried this, and what were your thoughts on it etc....

Thanks in advance..

Copk9

czgunner · 08-04-2006, 09:42 AM

Can I ask why you want to do this? Is it for carry comfort, or are you talking about a total reshape?
I went from a Kahr P9- too small,
to an HK USC- too blocky,
skipped the Glock (which needs the GR IMO because of the same problem)
and settled on the XD357 Tac.
I think these fit pretty good in my hand, and I've got pretty small hands.

Copk9 · 08-05-2006, 11:23 AM

The reason I MIGHT want to do this is traction without increased size..
And a better grip for me...Without skate tape or tru grip etc...
I just wanna know from anyone who's had it done if their satisfied with it and the results were what they expected.
This will be on my duty gun .
It's not small hands but short fingers etc... I am just looking for alternatives...
Thanks and take care..

Copk9

87-51 · 08-06-2006, 10:17 PM

If "traction" is what you want, I don't know why you want a reduction. Do a search and you will find many who have stippled their grips. If you are brave and patient enough it is a pretty easy mod. I used a cheap soldering iron and am very impressed with the results. I will try to posts pics tomorrow.

thomye · 08-06-2006, 10:23 PM

I was considering it for my wife. She's only 5'2" and has the smalles hands ever. To give you an idea, her ring size is 3 1/2. Most girls are in the 5's and 6's.

+1 has anyone tried the reduction?

Heathen-Yak · 08-09-2006, 09:57 AM

personally I think the barsto mod looks horrifying. but that's not what you asked, and no I haven't tried it.

08-04-2006, 08:25 AM	#1
Copk9 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3	Bar Sto Grip Reduction Any one tried this ? Hi Everyone I Have been thinking about getting the Bar Sto grip reduction and texturing to my 4" XD40... Has anyone tried this, and what were your thoughts on it etc.... Thanks in advance.. Copk9

08-04-2006, 09:42 AM	#2
czgunner XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 107	Can I ask why you want to do this? Is it for carry comfort, or are you talking about a total reshape? I went from a Kahr P9- too small, to an HK USC- too blocky, skipped the Glock (which needs the GR IMO because of the same problem) and settled on the XD357 Tac. I think these fit pretty good in my hand, and I've got pretty small hands. __________________ http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...member7378.png

08-05-2006, 11:23 AM	#3
Copk9 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3	The total Package The reason I MIGHT want to do this is traction without increased size.. And a better grip for me...Without skate tape or tru grip etc... I just wanna know from anyone who's had it done if their satisfied with it and the results were what they expected. This will be on my duty gun . It's not small hands but short fingers etc... I am just looking for alternatives... Thanks and take care.. Copk9

08-06-2006, 10:23 PM	#5
thomye XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC, California Posts: 761	I was considering it for my wife. She's only 5'2" and has the smalles hands ever. To give you an idea, her ring size is 3 1/2. Most girls are in the 5's and 6's. +1 has anyone tried the reduction? __________________ Next XD-45 SC "still waiting" STI 2011

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08-06-2006, 10:17 PM	#4
87-51 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 267	If "traction" is what you want, I don't know why you want a reduction. Do a search and you will find many who have stippled their grips. If you are brave and patient enough it is a pretty easy mod. I used a cheap soldering iron and am very impressed with the results. I will try to posts pics tomorrow.

08-09-2006, 09:57 AM	#6
Heathen-Yak XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 497	personally I think the barsto mod looks horrifying. but that's not what you asked, and no I haven't tried it.