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**Old School** · 01-05-2007, 12:15 PM

I was able to fit 21 rounds of 9mm and 15 rounds of 40SW into new magazines. I am not sure how Tom got a 4th round of the 40SW to fit, I will need to check on that.

For now, things are progressing...

**Ed Ely** · 01-05-2007, 07:17 PM

Thats good news! Thanx.

Ed

ampleworks · 01-05-2007, 08:21 PM

140 legal according to measurement procedure discussed in the "Green book"?

Obviously these are made to fit Tom's magwell, any other difference other than material between this and the half price Arrendondo one?

You've got me curious Scott

**Old School** · 01-05-2007, 08:46 PM

Yes, they are legal per the 140mm gauge.

As for the difference, the Arredondos are basically an extension to the grip, with the way they marry up to the XD. I understand that Barsto is working on a compatible magwell, but I am not sure how it will work. It will be interesting.

The NHO extensions were intended to be used with a magwell. Being aluminum, they should hold up a bit better than plastic and the sliding/locking gate will make sure the tubes never come off. The extra weight will help them drop free too.

When I spoke with Tom today, he stated that I should be able to get 6 rounds of 9mm and 4 rounds of 40SW. I will need to play with this more and use a loader. The mags I am using have new springs, which may be part of the issue. I can play with the follower a bit too, that may help.

01-05-2007, 12:15 PM	#1
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	NHO Basepads are in! (Black Only) I was able to fit 21 rounds of 9mm and 15 rounds of 40SW into new magazines. I am not sure how Tom got a 4th round of the 40SW to fit, I will need to check on that. For now, things are progressing... __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

01-05-2007, 08:21 PM	#3
ampleworks XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Communistic Ohio Posts: 1,161	140 legal according to measurement procedure discussed in the "Green book"? Obviously these are made to fit Tom's magwell, any other difference other than material between this and the half price Arrendondo one? You've got me curious Scott __________________ *Ampleworks*

01-05-2007, 08:46 PM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	Yes, they are legal per the 140mm gauge. As for the difference, the Arredondos are basically an extension to the grip, with the way they marry up to the XD. I understand that Barsto is working on a compatible magwell, but I am not sure how it will work. It will be interesting. The NHO extensions were intended to be used with a magwell. Being aluminum, they should hold up a bit better than plastic and the sliding/locking gate will make sure the tubes never come off. The extra weight will help them drop free too. When I spoke with Tom today, he stated that I should be able to get 6 rounds of 9mm and 4 rounds of 40SW. I will need to play with this more and use a loader. The mags I am using have new springs, which may be part of the issue. I can play with the follower a bit too, that may help. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

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01-05-2007, 07:17 PM	#2
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,822 Blog Entries: 1	Thats good news! Thanx. Ed