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jws · 05-21-2007, 07:26 PM

I'm new to forum, having just swaped a springer 1911 for the xd tactical 45, dang what a sweet gun it is, i have a M6 combo i slipped on it and sure think i got the better gun now! I'm thinking of having the slide hardchromed like i did with a s-w, from pics i've seen looks darn nice, whats ur guys take on that? Read some say to just leave it alone! Any rubber grips for the xd yet or just slip ons, and if slip ons, cant i just make a cutout i n the rubber for the grip safety? thanks in advance and rest assurd i'll be doing a lot of reading up here in the future!! J.W.

PSALM109 · 05-21-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jws

I'm new to forum, having just swaped a springer 1911 for the xd tactical 45, dang what a sweet gun it is, i have a M6 combo i slipped on it and sure think i got the better gun now! I'm thinking of having the slide hardchromed like i did with a s-w, from pics i've seen looks darn nice, whats ur guys take on that? Read some say to just leave it alone! Any rubber grips for the xd yet or just slip ons, and if slip ons, cant i just make a cutout i n the rubber for the grip safety? thanks in advance and rest assurd i'll be doing a lot of reading up here in the future!! J.W.

Listen, you want to get the Hogue brand Rubber Slip-On sleeve (Model# 17000), which is very user friendly and very easy to install. You just slip it on as high up on the grip as you want it and then remove the magazine and trim off the excess on the bottom with a razor knife. And then, you are in business!

It does not interfere with the grip safety at all. You will love it 4 sure!

Enjoy your new toy and BTW....

jc45 · 05-21-2007, 11:05 PM

+1 on the Hogue grip. Mine eventually split out. Hated shooting without it. Bought 2 the next time. I read somewhere that once they start getting loose, pull it off, spray hair spray on the inside of the grip, re-apply and then let it set 2 day's. It's not supposed to move any more after that.

jws · 05-22-2007, 05:42 AM

hey, thanks for advice, will get me slip onS today, now one problem, u said use hair spray when they become lose, spraying the inside? Can u buy sample cans of spray, really have no use for the spray, not with me being bald!!! LOL

Palmguy · 05-22-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PSALM109

Listen, you want to get the Hogue brand Rubber Slip-On sleeve (Model# 17000), which is very user friendly and very easy to install. You just slip it on as high up on the grip as you want it and then remove the magazine and trim off the excess on the bottom with a razor knife. And then, you are in business!

He's probably not going to have to trim anything off the bottom with a XD45 Tactical...I fit the whole full size Hogue grip on my XD45c.

**jgrauman** · 05-22-2007, 06:48 AM

put the hairspray on the first time you put them on, it will act like a lub making install easier then it will dry and you shouldn't have any issues with it after that

PSALM109 · 05-22-2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Palmguy

He's probably not going to have to trim anything off the bottom with a XD45 Tactical...I fit the whole full size Hogue grip on my XD45c.

That makes it even better! I love a mod-free addition to my XD.

boomstik45 · 05-24-2007, 06:25 PM

And here I was worrying that the Hogue Hand-all slip on grip would cover up the grip safety. I'll have to get one now!

**jgrauman** · 05-24-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by boomstik45

And here I was worrying that the Hogue Hand-all slip on grip would cover up the grip safety. I'll have to get one now!

you more than likely will have to trim around the grip safety. i did on both my service and subby. just put it on where you want it, covering the safety, then cut slits down the sides of the safety with an exacto knife or sharp razor blade then trim off the flap. three small cuts and you're done

Boricua · 05-26-2007, 09:50 AM

Look into A-grip it is the best thing I have ever used.

05-21-2007, 07:26 PM	#1
jws XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: texas Posts: 15	Xs 45 Tactical I'm new to forum, having just swaped a springer 1911 for the xd tactical 45, dang what a sweet gun it is, i have a M6 combo i slipped on it and sure think i got the better gun now! I'm thinking of having the slide hardchromed like i did with a s-w, from pics i've seen looks darn nice, whats ur guys take on that? Read some say to just leave it alone! Any rubber grips for the xd yet or just slip ons, and if slip ons, cant i just make a cutout i n the rubber for the grip safety? thanks in advance and rest assurd i'll be doing a lot of reading up here in the future!! J.W.

05-22-2007, 05:42 AM	#4
jws XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: texas Posts: 15	grips hey, thanks for advice, will get me slip onS today, now one problem, u said use hair spray when they become lose, spraying the inside? Can u buy sample cans of spray, really have no use for the spray, not with me being bald!!! LOL

05-22-2007, 06:48 AM	#6
jgrauman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 434	put the hairspray on the first time you put them on, it will act like a lub making install easier then it will dry and you shouldn't have any issues with it after that __________________ You see, none of us choose our end really. A king may move a man, a father may claim a son. But remember that, even when those who move you be kings or men of power, your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God you cannot say, "but I was told by others to do thus," or that "virtue was not convenient at the time." This will not suffice. Remember that.

05-26-2007, 09:50 AM	#10
Boricua XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 790	Look into A-grip it is the best thing I have ever used. __________________ Make a decision not an emotion!

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05-21-2007, 11:05 PM	#3
jc45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 21	+1 on the Hogue grip. Mine eventually split out. Hated shooting without it. Bought 2 the next time. I read somewhere that once they start getting loose, pull it off, spray hair spray on the inside of the grip, re-apply and then let it set 2 day's. It's not supposed to move any more after that.

05-24-2007, 06:25 PM	#8
boomstik45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: southeast georgia Posts: 29	And here I was worrying that the Hogue Hand-all slip on grip would cover up the grip safety. I'll have to get one now!