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XD FANATIC · 11-04-2009, 05:10 PM

All you Xd 45 Compact Owners, this might be a dumb question but does your hand ever get pinched from the gap in between the handgrip and the mag adapters? Also does the grip feel pretty solid or is it kinda loose and unstable feeling with a mag in? One more, for those of you who had a 45 service grip-chopped and converted, any pros, cons to having that done does work just as good with mags as a compact? I have a 45 service and was considering getting a grip chop. Any advice would be appreciated.

**ETexPops** · 11-04-2009, 08:01 PM

Just got my XD45c last Friday. So far I have only run three mags through the 13 rd mag. No pinching; fits pretty tight. I don't like the feel of the gun with the long mag in it and will probably only use it once in a blue moon. Hopefully if ever needed 11 rds of Gold Dot 230 gr HP will get me out of harm's way.

xdmp22 · 11-04-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ETexPops

Just got my XD45c last Friday. So far I have only run three mags through the 13 rd mag. No pinching; fits pretty tight. I don't like the feel of the gun with the long mag in it and will probably only use it once in a blue moon. Hopefully if ever needed 11 rds of Gold Dot 230 gr HP will get me out of harm's way.

my 4inch had a very small gap, when i would play around with it, it would some times pinch, but never did when i went to the range or shot zombies, i ended up just moving it up a little and adding a little silicone at the bottom to keep it there.

my 5 inch on the other hand, haven't had a problem yet.

i would think if the grip job was done right, you should not have any issues

**Dirty Rod** · 11-04-2009, 10:00 PM

Two years, two XD-45Compacts, 7 different mag, ~8k rounds through them and I can remember getting pinched once.

dosei · 11-05-2009, 07:20 AM

I was one of the first XD45 owners. I bought a Service as soon as they were available...with every intention of doing a grip chop. Had I know SA would actually produce a Compact (intead of a Sub-Compact) I would have waited. I did not purchase any of the sleeves for my 13 round mags after doing the grip chop. The shorter grip fits my hand fine (it encourages a tight, high grip) and the sleeves are not needed. Don't bother buying the sleeves, it is a waste of money, IMHO. Get the grip chopped and enjoy.

Johnnybgood · 11-05-2009, 09:11 AM

My XD45C has never offered any problems what so ever of any kind. I have never been pinched by the full size magazine and almost never use it except for the range, on the night stand or when traveling I keep it in the center consol and my XD40SC holstered on my right side. I don't think you would regret a grip chop, if you can afford it have a smith do it for you that has done it before. Some folks on here have done their own with good results.

Y2bad4u · 11-05-2009, 09:14 AM

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XD FANATIC · 11-05-2009, 11:49 AM

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My XD45C has never offered any problems what so ever of any kind. I have never been pinched by the full size magazine and almost never use it except for the range, on the night stand or when traveling I keep it in the center consol and my XD40SC holstered on my right side. I don't think you would regret a grip chop, if you can afford it have a smith do it for you that has done it before. Some folks on here have done their own with good results.

Of course, I would only have a pro do it.

Bart · 11-05-2009, 12:31 PM

A buddy and I did the grip chop on my xd45 service and it turned out great. It's not as hard as you might think. Just measure twice, cut once and go slow. The benefit of comfort and concealability far outways the extra three rounds.

XD FANATIC · 11-05-2009, 12:53 PM

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negative

What excactly are you referring to man?

11-04-2009, 05:10 PM	#1
XD FANATIC XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 448	XD 45 Compact Owners All you Xd 45 Compact Owners, this might be a dumb question but does your hand ever get pinched from the gap in between the handgrip and the mag adapters? Also does the grip feel pretty solid or is it kinda loose and unstable feeling with a mag in? One more, for those of you who had a 45 service grip-chopped and converted, any pros, cons to having that done does work just as good with mags as a compact? I have a 45 service and was considering getting a grip chop. Any advice would be appreciated. __________________ Wisconsin gun owners group
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11-04-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
ETexPops XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 656	Just got my XD45c last Friday. So far I have only run three mags through the 13 rd mag. No pinching; fits pretty tight. I don't like the feel of the gun with the long mag in it and will probably only use it once in a blue moon. Hopefully if ever needed 11 rds of Gold Dot 230 gr HP will get me out of harm's way. __________________ Ya'll be careful out there...ETexPops XD9sc w/ TFO's XD45c w/ Trijicon Night Sights Browning Buckmark Camper w/Garret Red Dot Browning Buckmark Camper w/Fiber Optics Taurus PT1911-blue Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry w/ Meprolight Sights Ruger 10/22 Model 1219 w/ Busnell Banner 3x9 NEF Pardner Pump 18.5" w/ Truglo Fiber Optics Hi Point 995TS w/ Bushnell Red Dot S&W MOE M&P 15 Bunch of other long guns
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11-04-2009, 10:00 PM	#4
Dirty Rod XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 525	Two years, two XD-45Compacts, 7 different mag, ~8k rounds through them and I can remember getting pinched once. __________________ Dirty Rod -------------------------------------------- AR-15, MP5, HK91, Springfield 1911-A1 Custom, Springfield SS Champion, Kimber Pro Carry II Plus, XD45c w/barrel, sights, trigger, etc, Remmy 700, Mossberg 500 Cruiser for things that go bump ...
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11-05-2009, 07:20 AM	#5
dosei XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 362	I was one of the first XD45 owners. I bought a Service as soon as they were available...with every intention of doing a grip chop. Had I know SA would actually produce a Compact (intead of a Sub-Compact) I would have waited. I did not purchase any of the sleeves for my 13 round mags after doing the grip chop. The shorter grip fits my hand fine (it encourages a tight, high grip) and the sleeves are not needed. Don't bother buying the sleeves, it is a waste of money, IMHO. Get the grip chopped and enjoy. __________________ "Freedom is a system based on courage" Last edited by dosei; 11-05-2009 at 11:10 AM.
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11-05-2009, 09:11 AM	#6
Johnnybgood XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 1,109	My XD45C has never offered any problems what so ever of any kind. I have never been pinched by the full size magazine and almost never use it except for the range, on the night stand or when traveling I keep it in the center consol and my XD40SC holstered on my right side. I don't think you would regret a grip chop, if you can afford it have a smith do it for you that has done it before. Some folks on here have done their own with good results. __________________ XD .40 SC Trijicon NS,Hard Chrome Slide by TRIPPS, Combat Carry Job by POWDER RIVER PRECISION. XD .45 Compact TFOS,NP3 Norton Special and Competition Trigger Job byROBAR. Ruger P345PR SOLD,Wish I hadn't Taurus PT 24/7 PRO .40 Cal. SOLD. Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump
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11-05-2009, 09:14 AM	#7
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11-05-2009, 12:31 PM	#9
Bart XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stow, Ohio Posts: 35	A buddy and I did the grip chop on my xd45 service and it turned out great. It's not as hard as you might think. Just measure twice, cut once and go slow. The benefit of comfort and concealability far outways the extra three rounds.
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