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Wired · 07-11-2008, 09:15 AM

I have the PGE and love it. I also carry an extra 12 rd mag with the XD grip extension.

speeddemon40 · 07-14-2008, 08:47 AM

I've only been to the range once since I got my SC, but I have one 10 rd mag without the PGE and one with it. I could not stay at all consistent without it. My hands are pretty big so my pinky and ring finger hang off the bottom of the grip. With it though... it fits perfectly in my hand and still conceals much better then my 40 service.

ForTehNguyen · 07-14-2008, 09:11 AM

due to the size of these extensions I could achieve the same grip using the extended 16 round magazine for the subcompact and id have 6 more rounds with the same grip. I can go even futher and say I can just carry the XD9 service instead

Cooperd0g · 07-16-2008, 05:09 PM

I like the Pearce extension for carry, but my spare mag is a full size on with the XD gear sleeve on it. Once you put those XD gear sleeves on a mag though you probably won't be taking it off to use in your full size. Kind of a pain to get them off and on. So I have my XD mags and my XD-SC mags.

crushload · 07-16-2008, 05:37 PM

how is having a pearce EXTENSION easier to conceal?

I'm sure it would add comfort to your hand. i'll have to try both, but then like someone said i might as well have the 16rd mag in there for the extra rounds.

xdjayhawk · 07-16-2008, 05:55 PM

I like my Pearce grip extensions on my XD40SC. Without them it always felt like my pinkie had no place to go but now the extensions are just the right size for my hand. Of course everybody is different but they work well for me.

daveIT · 07-16-2008, 06:07 PM

I have pretty big hands. When I first handled my XD9SC I didn't care for the feel. The next day my Crimson Trace grips arrived and I put those on and felt it was a big improvement, but still didn't feel right. I added a Pearce and it felt just right. I ended up purchasing 4 of them for all my 10 rd mags from the local gun shop...$10 a pop! Just take your gun to the local shop and try one out. They pop on/off easily.

emery72 · 07-22-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speeddemon40

I've only been to the range once since I got my SC, but I have one 10 rd mag without the PGE and one with it. I could not stay at all consistent without it. My hands are pretty big so my pinky and ring finger hang off the bottom of the grip. With it though... it fits perfectly in my hand and still conceals much better then my 40 service.

+1

1witmygun · 07-22-2008, 09:57 PM

I ordered 2 extra mags from Pistol Gear with the pearces. It works better and has less bulk than the larger mag w sleeve.

Go the pearce route

**XDONBOARD** · 07-22-2008, 10:08 PM

I carry with one 10 with PG on me and one 10 with PG in my pocket. I do shoot considerably better with 10s and PGs. I can also shoot well with 15s and SA extender but it is more difficult to conceal and more cumbersome to pocket. Plus if I can't get it done with 20 HPs I pissed the wrong people off.

07-11-2008, 09:15 AM	#11
Wired XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 571	I have the PGE and love it. I also carry an extra 12 rd mag with the XD grip extension. __________________ XD-40 4" XD-40 SC Smith & Wesson 629 .44 MAG 4" Remington 870

07-14-2008, 09:11 AM	#13
ForTehNguyen XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,119	due to the size of these extensions I could achieve the same grip using the extended 16 round magazine for the subcompact and id have 6 more rounds with the same grip. I can go even futher and say I can just carry the XD9 service instead __________________ XD9 Service Black XD9 Subcompact Black w/ Heine NS AR15 16" Midlength Lancaster AK47 Russian Red Remington 870 12ga Express

07-16-2008, 05:55 PM	#16
xdjayhawk XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 21	I like my Pearce grip extensions on my XD40SC. Without them it always felt like my pinkie had no place to go but now the extensions are just the right size for my hand. Of course everybody is different but they work well for me. __________________ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––--------------- SA XD .40 sub-compact - TRUGLO TFO sights H&K USP .45 - Tritium Night Sights Colt 1991A1 .45 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––---------------

07-16-2008, 06:07 PM	#17
daveIT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 253	I have pretty big hands. When I first handled my XD9SC I didn't care for the feel. The next day my Crimson Trace grips arrived and I put those on and felt it was a big improvement, but still didn't feel right. I added a Pearce and it felt just right. I ended up purchasing 4 of them for all my 10 rd mags from the local gun shop...$10 a pop! Just take your gun to the local shop and try one out. They pop on/off easily. __________________ SAXD9SCNSWTFLOL

07-22-2008, 09:57 PM	#19
1witmygun XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado! Posts: 33	Reg Mag w Pearce for sure I ordered 2 extra mags from Pistol Gear with the pearces. It works better and has less bulk than the larger mag w sleeve. Go the pearce route __________________ "Never use a can of SPAM for target practice...never." XD 9 Sub Compact w/Hume OT Holster Walther P22 S&W 642 w/Crimson Trace grips Taurus PT111 - Millennium w/FIST Holster RMGO Member CO CCW

07-14-2008, 08:47 AM	#12
speeddemon40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 162	I've only been to the range once since I got my SC, but I have one 10 rd mag without the PGE and one with it. I could not stay at all consistent without it. My hands are pretty big so my pinky and ring finger hang off the bottom of the grip. With it though... it fits perfectly in my hand and still conceals much better then my 40 service.

07-16-2008, 05:09 PM	#14
Cooperd0g XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 95	I like the Pearce extension for carry, but my spare mag is a full size on with the XD gear sleeve on it. Once you put those XD gear sleeves on a mag though you probably won't be taking it off to use in your full size. Kind of a pain to get them off and on. So I have my XD mags and my XD-SC mags.

07-16-2008, 05:37 PM	#15
crushload XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: ova hea, not ova dea Posts: 191	how is having a pearce EXTENSION easier to conceal? I'm sure it would add comfort to your hand. i'll have to try both, but then like someone said i might as well have the 16rd mag in there for the extra rounds.

07-22-2008, 10:08 PM	#20
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,493	I carry with one 10 with PG on me and one 10 with PG in my pocket. I do shoot considerably better with 10s and PGs. I can also shoot well with 15s and SA extender but it is more difficult to conceal and more cumbersome to pocket. Plus if I can't get it done with 20 HPs I pissed the wrong people off. __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

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