Decal Grips vs. Hogue Handalls - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Curtis · 07-17-2008, 06:07 PM

Has anyone here tried both? What did you find you preferred? Does needing to trim the Handall to accomodate for the grip safety take away from it at all?

Shruggerxd · 07-17-2008, 06:16 PM

I have decal grips and I love them, personally I found that Hogue grips tended to slip a little, changing my grip angle. I have rubber decal grips and they suit me just fine, no slip and a secure grip. I got them through pistolgear.com

Tally XD · 07-17-2008, 06:37 PM

I have the Decal Grips from Pistol gear as well. Never had anything Hogue on my pistol.

I like the decal grip excpet for one thing . . . I had to remove the grip decal on the inner part of the grip (I am right handed so the inner grip to me is the one on the left side of the gun).

It just would rub my skin raw when I carry it IWB concealed, even through a t-shirt. Other than that they are nice.

.22Three · 07-17-2008, 07:00 PM

The decal grips seem nice. I wonder how long they last without peeling?

Curtis · 07-17-2008, 07:08 PM

Glad to hear that the Decal Grips are nice. For 7 bucks I wasn't so sure but ordered some in preparation for getting my XD45 this coming Tuesday. I've a Hogue wraparound on my M9 and I really like it, but unlike the Handall, it obviously screws in and has a better way of fastening.

Like .22Three asked, does anyone have any estimates on how long the Decal Grips stay on for in general? Being as low priced as they are, it won't be hard to keep one or two packs on hand to replace when/if ever needed.

I have the rubber texture. Tally, did you get the sand texture and that was what led to such abrasion?

sti1968 · 07-17-2008, 07:48 PM

I use the hogue handall. I used a little hairspray underneath it, has not moved at all.

Johnnybgood · 07-17-2008, 07:57 PM

I use both the rubber decal grip with a Pachmayer slip on grip with finger grooves on my XD45C and for my hand it feels great and have had no negative experiences when shooting. On my XD40SC I only have the Pachmayer slip on but will soon have the rubber decal grip to compliment it since it worked out so well on my 45.

Bill in San Jose · 07-17-2008, 10:45 PM

I have camo grips made from skateboard tape, and it's a year and none of it has lifted up, and I spray Gunscrubber all over when I clean it.

.22Three · 07-17-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill in San Jose

I have camo grips made from skateboard tape, and it's a year and none of it has lifted up, and I spray Gunscrubber all over when I clean it.

That is nice. And if they aren't lifting after being sprayed down that is an added bonus.

Tally XD · 07-18-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curtis

I have the rubber texture. Tally, did you get the sand texture and that was what led to such abrasion?

Yes, I got the sand grit texture. It is rough as hell. Its exactly what is on ladder steps for foot grip except thinner material.

07-17-2008, 06:07 PM	#1
Curtis XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VA Posts: 96	Decal Grips vs. Hogue Handalls Has anyone here tried both? What did you find you preferred? Does needing to trim the Handall to accomodate for the grip safety take away from it at all? __________________ XD .45 Service XD .40 Subcompact

07-17-2008, 06:16 PM	#2
Shruggerxd XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 66	I have decal grips and I love them, personally I found that Hogue grips tended to slip a little, changing my grip angle. I have rubber decal grips and they suit me just fine, no slip and a secure grip. I got them through pistolgear.com __________________ Savage 10fcp w/ McMillan A5 .308 AR15 DPMS lower, Delton Upper plus extras Springfield XD9 Dons Guide Rod and spring

07-17-2008, 06:37 PM	#3
Tally XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,217	I have the Decal Grips from Pistol gear as well. Never had anything Hogue on my pistol. I like the decal grip excpet for one thing . . . I had to remove the grip decal on the inner part of the grip (I am right handed so the inner grip to me is the one on the left side of the gun). It just would rub my skin raw when I carry it IWB concealed, even through a t-shirt. Other than that they are nice. __________________ You have a right to self defense! Vote *AGAINST* Obama!! ----------------------------------------- 2007 XD.45ACP Service (black) Mega "Gator" AR-15 5.56mm Remington 870 Tactical

07-17-2008, 07:00 PM	#4
.22Three XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte, N.C. Posts: 240	The decal grips seem nice. I wonder how long they last without peeling? __________________ "My Pain Is Caused By My Pleasure"

07-17-2008, 07:08 PM	#5
Curtis XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VA Posts: 96	Glad to hear that the Decal Grips are nice. For 7 bucks I wasn't so sure but ordered some in preparation for getting my XD45 this coming Tuesday. I've a Hogue wraparound on my M9 and I really like it, but unlike the Handall, it obviously screws in and has a better way of fastening. Like .22Three asked, does anyone have any estimates on how long the Decal Grips stay on for in general? Being as low priced as they are, it won't be hard to keep one or two packs on hand to replace when/if ever needed. I have the rubber texture. Tally, did you get the sand texture and that was what led to such abrasion? __________________ XD .45 Service XD .40 Subcompact

07-17-2008, 07:48 PM	#6
sti1968 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 24	I use the hogue handall. I used a little hairspray underneath it, has not moved at all.

07-17-2008, 07:57 PM	#7
Johnnybgood XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 589	I use both the rubber decal grip with a Pachmayer slip on grip with finger grooves on my XD45C and for my hand it feels great and have had no negative experiences when shooting. On my XD40SC I only have the Pachmayer slip on but will soon have the rubber decal grip to compliment it since it worked out so well on my 45. __________________ XD .40 SC TFO's XD .45 Compact XD . 40 Service Ruger P345PR Taurus 605 357 MAG Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump

07-17-2008, 10:45 PM	#8
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,276	I have camo grips made from skateboard tape, and it's a year and none of it has lifted up, and I spray Gunscrubber all over when I clean it. __________________ A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks. - Thomas Jefferson, in a letter to his nephew

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