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XD9OD · 07-14-2007, 09:46 AM

does a grip chop to subcompact length with a pearce pinky extension on a svc 9mm count

?

cougar_guy04 · 07-14-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by petey1

Pachmayr slip-on grip for me. Got them at PistolGear. Doesn't move around at all. It will occasionally catch on clothing though, so if you plan on carrying concealed one of the sandpaper type might be better.

Same here except for where I got it (Indy 1500 Gun Show). Haven't gotten to shoot it yet with it on. I'll know tomorrow after I shoot the match.

Krypto · 07-14-2007, 02:12 PM

I've got a .45 service with a pachmayr slip on and it works wonderfully.. the finger ridges allow my hand to seat in the same place perfectly every time and it doesn't slide around at all. all it needed was a slight cut where the grip safety is so that it would sit up higher on the grip, but that was as easy as anything and has held up and not torn or ripped.. (i have heard the hogues are a thinner rubber and can tear if cut wrong, but the pachmayrs are pretty thick)

grip enhancement gets a definite thumbs up in my book.

cougar_guy04 · 07-14-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Krypto

I've got a .45 service with a pachmayr slip on and it works wonderfully.. the finger ridges allow my hand to seat in the same place perfectly every time and it doesn't slide around at all. all it needed was a slight cut where the grip safety is so that it would sit up higher on the grip, but that was as easy as anything and has held up and not torn or ripped.. (i have heard the hogues are a thinner rubber and can tear if cut wrong, but the pachmayrs are pretty thick)

That's what happened with my Hogue. Rubber tore and the palm swells were iffy (for me at least).

Mike TRT · 07-14-2007, 06:16 PM

Ive used slip on rubber grips on other firearms, and dont like them, I like the XD because of its slimmer grip and Im not adding anymore girth to it, but I love my sandpaper grips from pistol gear.....I wear the pistol in a blade tech drop and offset, but if its worn tight against the body, the grips will wear out a lot of shirts....

DPGDirk · 07-14-2007, 10:17 PM

Here's some of the work that's been done on my new .45.

Jess at On Target Custom Gun Works is doing it. Here's a link to his site:
http://www.ontargetcgw.com
First, he trims the grip- removing the checkering on the front & rear.

Then, he reshapes/contours the corners and stipples the grip with a hot tool.

Finally, he blasts the grip with some type of media to take off the rougher edges.

The final result is a very high traction grip that isn't rough on your hands.
Very sweet!
I don't like some of the stick on stuff, as it can be rough on the hands or up against your body while carrying. They also don't help make the grip smaller like this does.

He's also doing some custom clearancing at the rear of the trigger guard and high up on the rear ducktail for a higher hand hold on the gun.

I'd recommend him. He does some nice work.

SP AgentBauer · 07-14-2007, 11:04 PM

Dirk, I know you're having some other things done besides the grip work, (which I love), but I didn't see anything regarding custom work to XDs @ Jess's site. If it's not too much to ask, what would everything you've listed above run me roughly?

rcsnpr · 07-15-2007, 10:55 AM

Yes. I used grip tape meant for ladders I got for the hardware store. Only on 1 side so when I draw from IWB no sticking happens.

**JhankG** · 07-15-2007, 11:36 AM

Great idea, I don't know why I have never thought of that. I think I will do the same. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcsnpr

Yes. I used grip tape meant for ladders I got for the hardware store. Only on 1 side so when I draw from IWB no sticking happens.

a1huntingsupply · 07-15-2007, 12:04 PM

I used the Decal Grip Tape

07-14-2007, 09:46 AM	#11
XD9OD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: commonwealth of Ky Posts: 123	does a grip chop to subcompact length with a pearce pinky extension on a svc 9mm count ? __________________ SA XD9 Svc Truglo TFO Armory Kote Polished Bbl SD Carry Ammo: Federal Hydrashok 147gr JHP Lewis Machine & Tool AR-15 5.56nato Surefire 6PLED

07-14-2007, 02:12 PM	#13
Krypto XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tempe, arizona Posts: 153	I've got a .45 service with a pachmayr slip on and it works wonderfully.. the finger ridges allow my hand to seat in the same place perfectly every time and it doesn't slide around at all. all it needed was a slight cut where the grip safety is so that it would sit up higher on the grip, but that was as easy as anything and has held up and not torn or ripped.. (i have heard the hogues are a thinner rubber and can tear if cut wrong, but the pachmayrs are pretty thick) grip enhancement gets a definite thumbs up in my book. __________________ ~An Armed Society is a Polite Society.

07-14-2007, 06:16 PM	#15
Mike TRT XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,376	Ive used slip on rubber grips on other firearms, and dont like them, I like the XD because of its slimmer grip and Im not adding anymore girth to it, but I love my sandpaper grips from pistol gear.....I wear the pistol in a blade tech drop and offset, but if its worn tight against the body, the grips will wear out a lot of shirts.... __________________ \"There is no hunting like the hunting of a man. And those who have hunted men long enough and liked it never cared for anything else thereafter.\"

07-14-2007, 10:17 PM	#16
DPGDirk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rose Hill, KS Posts: 316	Here's some of the work that's been done on my new .45. Jess at On Target Custom Gun Works is doing it. Here's a link to his site: http://www.ontargetcgw.com First, he trims the grip- removing the checkering on the front & rear. Then, he reshapes/contours the corners and stipples the grip with a hot tool. Finally, he blasts the grip with some type of media to take off the rougher edges. The final result is a very high traction grip that isn't rough on your hands. Very sweet! I don't like some of the stick on stuff, as it can be rough on the hands or up against your body while carrying. They also don't help make the grip smaller like this does. He's also doing some custom clearancing at the rear of the trigger guard and high up on the rear ducktail for a higher hand hold on the gun. I'd recommend him. He does some nice work. __________________ XD .45- 4" service model- Springerized PFF Polished Barrel, Feedramp & GR, Dawson Sights, (Target rear/ Fiber-optic front) Springer Carry Trigger, Factory Clean-up, Extended mag release, snakeskin grip stippling & custom refinishing, etc XD 9mm Service Bi-Tone w/ Tru-Glo F/O Sights & PFF Polished Barrel & feedramp, etc Kahr P-45 http://www.precisionfirearmfinishing.com

07-14-2007, 11:04 PM	#17
SP AgentBauer XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 58	Dirk, I know you're having some other things done besides the grip work, (which I love), but I didn't see anything regarding custom work to XDs @ Jess's site. If it's not too much to ask, what would everything you've listed above run me roughly? __________________ ~ SP AgentBauer " It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. " - C.E. - SA XDc Service .45 ACP in a CrossBreed SuperTuck DLX

07-15-2007, 10:55 AM	#18
rcsnpr XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 72	Yes. I used grip tape meant for ladders I got for the hardware store. Only on 1 side so when I draw from IWB no sticking happens. Last edited by rcsnpr; 07-15-2007 at 10:59 AM.

07-15-2007, 12:04 PM	#20
a1huntingsupply XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 7	I used the Decal Grip Tape

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