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pspolido · 07-04-2007, 08:25 AM

I bought a Pearce grip for my XD SC 40 and after installing it on the mag I loaded the mag with 8 rounds and inserted the mag. I found the mag would not lock in unless I slammed it into the pistol. in addition, it was also difficult to push the mag release.

I called Pearce and was told that there is a known problem with the extension and they will replace it when I return the one I have. In the meantime I bought another mag and grip extension from a different vendor and the same problems occured.

I called again, talked to the same person and this time there was no mention of a problem but that the grip was not as flexible as the xd floorplate. So, I was advised to boil it for 10 minutes to make it more flexible. Tried this, no go, same problem.

Anyone else experience this problem? I was surprised since I have heard nothing but good things about Pearce and this seems like a no brainer upgrade.

Johnnybgood · 07-04-2007, 08:59 AM

I had the same problem. So I called Pearce, the CS rep made no mention of a problem.They sent me a new one ,same old problem. I loaded the magazine and with the slide locked back the mag will go in just smooth as can be. Just don't try to top off the magazine or you will experience the same problem. If you absolutely must have the one more round in the magazine just give it a little more of a wack when inserting it. My stiff magazine release problem disappeared when I oppted not to add one more round to the magazine after releasing the slide and putting one in the chamber, so I carry nine instead of ten in the firearm plus an extra magazine. This should help it worked for me.

**PackerfanXD** · 07-04-2007, 09:10 AM

I had to 'shave' the Pierce a bit to get them to fit in my pistols.

propellerhead · 07-04-2007, 09:26 AM

Hmm... I have two magazines with them and no issues. It must be a manufacturing tolerance thing.

Requiem4Senses · 07-04-2007, 10:01 AM

No issues on my two either.

pspolido · 07-04-2007, 12:25 PM

from the posts it seems that some are having trouble with this as well. Funny, when i spoke to the Pearce CS they told me that they have never heard of any problems with the XD grip extension.

Since this is a CCW weapon I am not willing to compromise it's reliability or capacity. Anyone know of an alternative to Pearce?

btw..I have two NIB pearce grip extensions I am willing to sell

stevedrk · 07-10-2007, 02:00 PM

I have a couple. They fit fine and the mag release is hard, but it's hard with my springfield mags as well. Just not broken in yet...

karlk11 · 07-10-2007, 02:28 PM

I had an issue after removing the magazine floor plate and spring. I put the floor plate retainer in backwards and the grip extension ends up locked too far to the operator end of the pistol; then the magazines were tough to put in and they would not drop free. I just flipped the floor plate retainer (directly under the magazine spring) around and they worked fine, no more problems. I don't know if this helps, but I figured I would input for once.

jacob.sebens · 07-10-2007, 04:00 PM

No issues with my two...but I typically slap the mag in pretty firmly.

**mvician** · 07-10-2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pspolido

Since this is a CCW weapon I am not willing to compromise it's reliability or capacity.

Take the aftermarket crap off and get a spare mag carrier for the added "capacity".

Mike

07-04-2007, 08:25 AM	#1
pspolido XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Pearce Grip Problems I bought a Pearce grip for my XD SC 40 and after installing it on the mag I loaded the mag with 8 rounds and inserted the mag. I found the mag would not lock in unless I slammed it into the pistol. in addition, it was also difficult to push the mag release. I called Pearce and was told that there is a known problem with the extension and they will replace it when I return the one I have. In the meantime I bought another mag and grip extension from a different vendor and the same problems occured. I called again, talked to the same person and this time there was no mention of a problem but that the grip was not as flexible as the xd floorplate. So, I was advised to boil it for 10 minutes to make it more flexible. Tried this, no go, same problem. Anyone else experience this problem? I was surprised since I have heard nothing but good things about Pearce and this seems like a no brainer upgrade.

07-04-2007, 08:59 AM	#2
Johnnybgood XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 578	Pearce Grip Problems I had the same problem. So I called Pearce, the CS rep made no mention of a problem.They sent me a new one ,same old problem. I loaded the magazine and with the slide locked back the mag will go in just smooth as can be. Just don't try to top off the magazine or you will experience the same problem. If you absolutely must have the one more round in the magazine just give it a little more of a wack when inserting it. My stiff magazine release problem disappeared when I oppted not to add one more round to the magazine after releasing the slide and putting one in the chamber, so I carry nine instead of ten in the firearm plus an extra magazine. This should help it worked for me.

07-04-2007, 09:10 AM	#3
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 6,815 Blog Entries: 1	I had to 'shave' the Pierce a bit to get them to fit in my pistols. __________________ The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. Mexican 300 http://www.break.com/index/mexican-300.html An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown.

07-04-2007, 09:26 AM	#4
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,471	Hmm... I have two magazines with them and no issues. It must be a manufacturing tolerance thing. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for practice & IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three purposes, three calibers, three models. One gun.

07-04-2007, 10:01 AM	#5
Requiem4Senses XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Springfield, OR Posts: 540	No issues on my two either. __________________ XD40 V10 (ported) XD40 SC OD Green "The constitutions of most of our States assert, that all power is inherent in the people...that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson to Major John Cartwright June 5th, 1824

07-04-2007, 12:25 PM	#6
pspolido XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	from the posts it seems that some are having trouble with this as well. Funny, when i spoke to the Pearce CS they told me that they have never heard of any problems with the XD grip extension. Since this is a CCW weapon I am not willing to compromise it's reliability or capacity. Anyone know of an alternative to Pearce? btw..I have two NIB pearce grip extensions I am willing to sell

07-10-2007, 02:00 PM	#7
stevedrk XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 81	I have a couple. They fit fine and the mag release is hard, but it's hard with my springfield mags as well. Just not broken in yet...

07-10-2007, 02:28 PM	#8
karlk11 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tecumseh, mi Posts: 37	I had an issue after removing the magazine floor plate and spring. I put the floor plate retainer in backwards and the grip extension ends up locked too far to the operator end of the pistol; then the magazines were tough to put in and they would not drop free. I just flipped the floor plate retainer (directly under the magazine spring) around and they worked fine, no more problems. I don't know if this helps, but I figured I would input for once.

07-10-2007, 04:00 PM	#9
jacob.sebens XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 223	No issues with my two...but I typically slap the mag in pretty firmly. __________________ "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

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