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Jmanwit · 05-14-2007, 04:01 PM

I really want rubber finger molded grips grips, like a hogue or something like that. Similar to palmguy's

or Bottomuvthamap's

Thanks for any help you guys can give me

Jmanwit

**Old School** · 05-14-2007, 04:10 PM

What kind of information are you looking for? Both Hogue and Pachmayr offer such grips...

OS

Forker45 · 05-14-2007, 04:12 PM

I believe the pics you have are Hogue grips. I can't help you with which particular size they are, one of those guys will have to chime in. However, I can tell you that I use a Pachmayr #3 on my service model. It really improves the feel of your grip, especially if you have larger hands.

Jmanwit · 05-15-2007, 01:43 AM

So what size would you say? .45 Tactical.
thanks
Jmanwit

BoomerBSG · 05-15-2007, 02:10 AM

http://www.pistolgear.com/proddetail.php?prod=62HOA

go for the Large one... should do you just fine..

works great on my XD 4inch service with minor trimming.

cheers

jc45 · 05-22-2007, 12:40 AM

I have the large hogue on an 45tac. Works and feels great.

PSALM109 · 05-22-2007, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmanwit

So what size would you say? .45 Tactical.
thanks Jmanwit

The specific HOGUE model number you are looking for is the #17000 which is by design for the larger pistols such as the XD Service models.

I have it on my XD9 Service and it works great.

A true nice addition to any XD.

Harry Carry · 05-22-2007, 08:33 AM

I ordered a large Hogue grip intending to use it on my XD-45 Service. I read the installation instructions and found this warning: "Do not install this sleeve on pistols with grip safeties or functions. ......... as it will disable the grip safety mechanism." This is obvious if the sleeve is installed over the grip safety, so I decided to install it anyway and just trim the sleeve so it would not cover the grip safety.

All went fine until I tried dry firing with the sleeve in place and trimmed. To my surprise, I found that if I didn't grip the pistol just so, the added thickness of the sleeve pushed my hand back from the grip safety just far enough so that it would not release, and the pistol would not fire. This didn't happen every time, but if my grip varied even a slight bit, the gun would not fire. Can't have that in a tight situation, and I don't get to practice enough to develop a consistent grip that would unfailingly release the grip safety, so I pulled the sleeve off the XD and installed it on my Taurus PT111 which does not have a grip safety. The sleeve works great on the Taurus, and I am very happy wit it.

YMMV of course, depending on your hand, style of grip, gun clearances, etc., but I couldn't take the chance that my gun might not fire in a defensive situation because my grip might be off just a bit.

Harry

05-14-2007, 04:10 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	What kind of information are you looking for? Both Hogue and Pachmayr offer such grips... OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

05-15-2007, 01:43 AM	#4
Jmanwit XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 1,320	So what size would you say? .45 Tactical. thanks Jmanwit __________________ Everyone else hase one... http://jmanwit.blogspot.com/ *God Doesn't Let The Angels Die...* Springfield Armory Xtreme Duty .45 ACP The .45 ACP - 230 grains of freedom! Remington 870 Security 12 gauge M1 Garand "The single greatest battle implement ever devised by man" - A great American CMMG M4gery

05-15-2007, 02:10 AM	#5
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,580	http://www.pistolgear.com/proddetail.php?prod=62HOA go for the Large one... should do you just fine.. works great on my XD 4inch service with minor trimming. cheers __________________ Colt Combat Commander, Colt Defender 1911, SIG P239 9mm, Beretta M9 (wifes), Winchester Defender 12 gauge, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M44, Bersa .380, Bushmaster XM15 Running around the house half blind tripping over My Little Ponies and hollaring "Where's the bathroom?" is not a tactical look. -Scotton

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05-14-2007, 04:01 PM	#1
Jmanwit XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 1,320	Grips I really want rubber finger molded grips grips, like a hogue or something like that. Similar to palmguy's or Bottomuvthamap's Thanks for any help you guys can give me Jmanwit __________________ Everyone else hase one... http://jmanwit.blogspot.com/ *God Doesn't Let The Angels Die...* Springfield Armory Xtreme Duty .45 ACP The .45 ACP - 230 grains of freedom! Remington 870 Security 12 gauge M1 Garand "The single greatest battle implement ever devised by man" - A great American CMMG M4gery

05-14-2007, 04:12 PM	#3
Forker45 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 79	I believe the pics you have are Hogue grips. I can't help you with which particular size they are, one of those guys will have to chime in. However, I can tell you that I use a Pachmayr #3 on my service model. It really improves the feel of your grip, especially if you have larger hands. __________________ XD45 Service -Springer Drop-In Sear & Springs -Decal Grips & Pachmayr #3 -Crossbreed Supertuck Remington Rand M1911-A1 Walther Military P22 STAG AR Kit coming soon... "Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid." -John Wayne

05-22-2007, 12:40 AM	#6
jc45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 21	I have the large hogue on an 45tac. Works and feels great.

05-22-2007, 08:33 AM	#8
Harry Carry XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4	I ordered a large Hogue grip intending to use it on my XD-45 Service. I read the installation instructions and found this warning: "Do not install this sleeve on pistols with grip safeties or functions. ......... as it will disable the grip safety mechanism." This is obvious if the sleeve is installed over the grip safety, so I decided to install it anyway and just trim the sleeve so it would not cover the grip safety. All went fine until I tried dry firing with the sleeve in place and trimmed. To my surprise, I found that if I didn't grip the pistol just so, the added thickness of the sleeve pushed my hand back from the grip safety just far enough so that it would not release, and the pistol would not fire. This didn't happen every time, but if my grip varied even a slight bit, the gun would not fire. Can't have that in a tight situation, and I don't get to practice enough to develop a consistent grip that would unfailingly release the grip safety, so I pulled the sleeve off the XD and installed it on my Taurus PT111 which does not have a grip safety. The sleeve works great on the Taurus, and I am very happy wit it. YMMV of course, depending on your hand, style of grip, gun clearances, etc., but I couldn't take the chance that my gun might not fire in a defensive situation because my grip might be off just a bit. Harry