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propellerhead · 05-20-2007, 05:22 PM

I modified the Pearce Grip Extension that I have for my XD40 Subcompact. The standard base plate would leave half my pinky hanging. The Pearce Grip Extension was great but it was maybe 1/8th inch too long. Not that it bothered me but I figured I could trim a little bit off it and make it just a tad easier to conceal without sacrificing functionality. These things are only $7.50 at the local Cheaper Than Dirt so I wasn't too worried about ruining one. I used a Dremel tool to cut a little off and smooth out the edges.

Pictured below are the standard Pearce Grip Extension on the left, my modified one in the center, and the standard base plate on the left.

Here's the After and Before, side by side.

Just thought I'd share...

THE SCARECROW · 05-20-2007, 05:24 PM

NICE I LIKE

monsterdawg725 · 05-20-2007, 05:46 PM

looks great ive been thinking of trying that myself on my xdsc ill have to get a dremal tho as using sandpaper will take awhile by itself

creepyrat · 05-20-2007, 09:00 PM

nice work, i was just looking at mine and thinking about doing the same thing.

dkd83 · 05-20-2007, 09:35 PM

Did you measure and cut to the measurement or did you "eyeball" the cut? This looks like something I might be interested in doing.

jacob.sebens · 05-21-2007, 01:46 AM

Yeah, I'm definitely interested in how you did this. After I did a grip chop on my XD, I got the Pearce extension...it'd be nice if I trimmed it down a little.

And did you say your "local Cheaper Than Dirt"? I didn't know they had any real stores.

BoomerBSG · 05-21-2007, 01:51 AM

looks great. what dremel bits did you use?

99allturbo · 05-21-2007, 06:09 AM

Thanks for the idea. I would definitely consider doing this to my extensions. Nice job.

propellerhead · 05-21-2007, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkd83

Did you measure and cut to the measurement or did you "eyeball" the cut? This looks like something I might be interested in doing.

I just eyeballed it. Like I said, these things are $7.50 at CTD so if I messed up it wasn't a big deal. I actually have an extra Pearce Grip Extension so I hacked away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacob.sebens

Yeah, I'm definitely interested in how you did this. After I did a grip chop on my XD, I got the Pearce extension...it'd be nice if I trimmed it down a little.

And did you say your "local Cheaper Than Dirt"? I didn't know they had any real stores.

Yes, they have one in Fort Worth, TX. The good thing is they are less than five miles from Cabela's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomerBSG

looks great. what dremel bits did you use?

Just the cutting wheel (about the size of a quarter) for the first big cut, then the sandpaper wheel to shave it down some more, and the limestone looking wheel to smooth it out.

jtkratzer · 05-21-2007, 07:45 AM

i was thinking the price was reduced, as in they were for sale...

05-20-2007, 05:22 PM	#1
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,572	Pearce Grip Extension... reduced! I modified the Pearce Grip Extension that I have for my XD40 Subcompact. The standard base plate would leave half my pinky hanging. The Pearce Grip Extension was great but it was maybe 1/8th inch too long. Not that it bothered me but I figured I could trim a little bit off it and make it just a tad easier to conceal without sacrificing functionality. These things are only $7.50 at the local Cheaper Than Dirt so I wasn't too worried about ruining one. I used a Dremel tool to cut a little off and smooth out the edges. Pictured below are the standard Pearce Grip Extension on the left, my modified one in the center, and the standard base plate on the left. Here's the After and Before, side by side. Just thought I'd share... __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

05-20-2007, 05:24 PM	#2
THE SCARECROW XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 659	NICE I LIKE __________________ *XD9 Sub Compact* 648 rounds through my XD9 Sub Compact to date.. ----------------------------------------------------------- I got my holster from www.gun-works.com www.tennesseeholstercompany.com

05-20-2007, 05:46 PM	#3
monsterdawg725 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chattanooga area TN Posts: 735	looks great ive been thinking of trying that myself on my xdsc ill have to get a dremal tho as using sandpaper will take awhile by itself __________________ well hell yes its dangerous if it wasnt i wouldnt have no need to carry it ! XD-9 sc bi-tone , ,Keltec p3aT,,Glock 19 9mm , Glock 23 40 s&w, Sig Mosquito 22 . surefire g2,Streamlite Thunder Ranch tl2 ,Streamlight Scorpion Glock tac light.

05-20-2007, 09:35 PM	#5
dkd83 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 47	Did you measure and cut to the measurement or did you "eyeball" the cut? This looks like something I might be interested in doing. __________________ XD9sc 1905 HR 12ga single "It ain't over 'til the fat barrel sings."

05-21-2007, 01:46 AM	#6
jacob.sebens XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 228	Yeah, I'm definitely interested in how you did this. After I did a grip chop on my XD, I got the Pearce extension...it'd be nice if I trimmed it down a little. And did you say your "local Cheaper Than Dirt"? I didn't know they had any real stores. __________________ "Give up! You are surrounded by an army of 12 thousand soldiers. (turns to camera) It's an old military ploy we call lying." - Darkwing Duck

05-20-2007, 09:00 PM	#4
creepyrat XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MI Posts: 297	nice work, i was just looking at mine and thinking about doing the same thing.

05-21-2007, 01:51 AM	#7
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,581	looks great. what dremel bits did you use? __________________ Colt Combat Commander, Colt Defender 1911, SIG P239 9mm, Beretta M9 (wifes), Winchester Defender 12 gauge, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M44, Bersa .380, Bushmaster XM15 Running around the house half blind tripping over My Little Ponies and hollaring "Where's the bathroom?" is not a tactical look. -Scotton

05-21-2007, 06:09 AM	#8
99allturbo XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 52	Thanks for the idea. I would definitely consider doing this to my extensions. Nice job. __________________ Black XD9sc-His Bi-tone XD9 sc-Hers

05-21-2007, 07:45 AM	#10
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,560	i was thinking the price was reduced, as in they were for sale...

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