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Mysteriouso · 03-02-2005, 04:56 PM

I've been looking at both styles. I find the stock XD grip a little too slick when I get sweaty palms. (no rude comments, please

)

I'm leaning towards the rubber style, but I'm wondering if they get 'gummy' after awhile. What are you guys using that have gone with something like this?

Mysteriouso out

j2fast · 03-03-2005, 07:09 AM

I have and love the Trugrips that I bought from Old School over at Pistol Gear. They are a sandpaper type grip, I've started to use my 40 Tact in USPSA/IPSC events and always get a good grip on the gun wet, dry, or otherwise.

Trugrip at Pistol Gear

nickc50310 · 03-03-2005, 07:25 AM

i just bought a hogue at sportsmans warehouse. i love the feel of it, although i havent shot with it yet. im gonna buy some rubber cement tonight to keep it in place.

97cr250 · 03-03-2005, 11:08 AM

I have the sandpaper grips and they're awesome. The grip is very solid and comfortable (sweaty or dry)

The only problem I have is I have to wear an undershirt now when I CCW.. that sandpaper hurts

therooster · 03-03-2005, 12:01 PM

i have to admint...

i have always negatively looked down upon rubber grips with finger groves. i always thought they were ugly and unecessary, and have often thought to myself "those are just for people who want their guns to look cool you dont need them, they dont do anything."

but alas.... i shot an xd with slip on rubber grips w/ ringer groves and changed my mind. i really like them(slip ons), they stabalize the gun a lot. in fact i liked them so much that after shooting an XD with them i went and bought my own.

i have hogues on right now and a pakmyer(however you spell it) in the mail. i should get it in a few days. i will let you know which one i like best.

therooster · 03-03-2005, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickc50310

i just bought a hogue at sportsmans warehouse. i love the feel of it, although i havent shot with it yet. im gonna buy some rubber cement tonight to keep it in place.

be careful... if its rubber cement as in "model glue" it will melt plastic.

nickc50310 · 03-03-2005, 12:57 PM

No, no. AHAHAHA, rubber cement is not model glue. its the stuff that comes in a jar with a brush in the cap. You know, its the stuff you used to make fake boogers as a kid- maybe that was just me!

Anyway its a very mild adhesive and it just peels off- so if i want to lose the grip i dont have any glue left over.

mcone · 03-03-2005, 02:22 PM

My experience -

Slip-on rubber like Hogue or Pachmayr are good for people with larger hands. It is my opinion that they make the grip too large for small or medium size hands.

I keep the Hogue on my Ruger P95, because it feels very bad without it. However a Hogue or Pachmayr doesn't do much for the XD40 grip because it is already a very good design. (I have tried both on the XD40.)

In the end, it probably boils down to personal preference more than anything.

The beauty of all of these grip enhancers is that they are relatively inexpensive. Next stop for me: Try something like Agrip or Trugrip.

Mysteriouso · 03-04-2005, 10:22 AM

Thanks for all the feedback people. I'll prob. go with the sandpaper style. I hope to get these for my birthday in the next few weeks. I'll report back once I get them and have them installed. Thanks again guys.

Mysteriouso out

bendable · 03-18-2005, 05:15 AM

FREE skate tape

I stopped into the skate board shop.
I asked them for some ,
he said , here take all you want and pulled out a box full "O" scraps.

I asked how much ? he said "take it , its free"

( I left three dollars , on the counter)

F R E E ! ! !

03-02-2005, 04:56 PM	#1
Mysteriouso XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Third Stone from the Sun (TX) Posts: 13	Rubber or Sandpaper decal grips? I've been looking at both styles. I find the stock XD grip a little too slick when I get sweaty palms. (no rude comments, please ) I'm leaning towards the rubber style, but I'm wondering if they get 'gummy' after awhile. What are you guys using that have gone with something like this? Mysteriouso out

03-03-2005, 07:09 AM	#2
j2fast XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern WV Posts: 456	I have and love the Trugrips that I bought from Old School over at Pistol Gear. They are a sandpaper type grip, I've started to use my 40 Tact in USPSA/IPSC events and always get a good grip on the gun wet, dry, or otherwise. Trugrip at Pistol Gear __________________ ----The trick lies in firing at the earliest moment in which the bullet will hit the target - not in trying to make the bullet hit the target in a specific place. Brian Enos

03-03-2005, 11:08 AM	#4
97cr250 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 150	I have the sandpaper grips and they're awesome. The grip is very solid and comfortable (sweaty or dry) The only problem I have is I have to wear an undershirt now when I CCW.. that sandpaper hurts __________________ XD40 Service model Para-Ordinance p12-45 Beretta 92FS I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof. (Rodney Dangerfield)

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03-03-2005, 07:25 AM	#3
nickc50310 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 369	i just bought a hogue at sportsmans warehouse. i love the feel of it, although i havent shot with it yet. im gonna buy some rubber cement tonight to keep it in place.

03-03-2005, 12:01 PM	#5
therooster XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: houston TX Posts: 1,669	i have to admint... i have always negatively looked down upon rubber grips with finger groves. i always thought they were ugly and unecessary, and have often thought to myself "those are just for people who want their guns to look cool you dont need them, they dont do anything." but alas.... i shot an xd with slip on rubber grips w/ ringer groves and changed my mind. i really like them(slip ons), they stabalize the gun a lot. in fact i liked them so much that after shooting an XD with them i went and bought my own. i have hogues on right now and a pakmyer(however you spell it) in the mail. i should get it in a few days. i will let you know which one i like best.

03-03-2005, 12:57 PM	#7
nickc50310 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 369	No, no. AHAHAHA, rubber cement is not model glue. its the stuff that comes in a jar with a brush in the cap. You know, its the stuff you used to make fake boogers as a kid- maybe that was just me! Anyway its a very mild adhesive and it just peels off- so if i want to lose the grip i dont have any glue left over.

03-03-2005, 02:22 PM	#8
mcone XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 263	My experience - Slip-on rubber like Hogue or Pachmayr are good for people with larger hands. It is my opinion that they make the grip too large for small or medium size hands. I keep the Hogue on my Ruger P95, because it feels very bad without it. However a Hogue or Pachmayr doesn't do much for the XD40 grip because it is already a very good design. (I have tried both on the XD40.) In the end, it probably boils down to personal preference more than anything. The beauty of all of these grip enhancers is that they are relatively inexpensive. Next stop for me: Try something like Agrip or Trugrip.

03-04-2005, 10:22 AM	#9
Mysteriouso XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Third Stone from the Sun (TX) Posts: 13	Thanks for all the feedback people. I'll prob. go with the sandpaper style. I hope to get these for my birthday in the next few weeks. I'll report back once I get them and have them installed. Thanks again guys. Mysteriouso out

03-18-2005, 05:15 AM	#10
bendable XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: s.w. U.S. Posts: 79	FREE skate tape I stopped into the skate board shop. I asked them for some , he said , here take all you want and pulled out a box full "O" scraps. I asked how much ? he said "take it , its free" ( I left three dollars , on the counter) F R E E ! ! !