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MiamiTJ · 08-13-2007, 01:08 PM

After recent shoots in the rain/heat and sweat I noticed my little XD .45 Compact can be a little hard to hold on to. It needed a better grip that offered traction under wet conditions so I decided to give it to a local buddy to do his magic. The pictures speak for themselves. I was totally impressed far beyond my wildest expectations.

Liquid Rhino · 08-13-2007, 01:17 PM

Looks really clean!

Jmanwit · 08-13-2007, 01:43 PM

Looks good.

How does it feel? I would do that, but I am afraid it would chop up my hands.

Bill in San Jose · 08-13-2007, 02:03 PM

How did he do that?

XD45inAZ · 08-13-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiTJ

After recent shoots in the rain/heat and sweat I noticed my little XD .45 Compact can be a little hard to hold on to. It needed a better grip that offered traction under wet conditions so I decided to give it to a local buddy to do his magic. The pictures speak for themselves. I was totally impressed far beyond my wildest expectations.

Really nice man. Looks like it came that way.

MiamiTJ · 08-13-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmanwit

How does it feel?

VERY nice -- so far it is not to rough for my hands. I have a class in a couple weeks and I will get to try it our extensively.

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Originally Posted by Bill in San Jose

How did he do that?

He grinds it flat and opens the grove under the trigger and under the tail then uses an iron of some type to dimple it.

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Originally Posted by XD45inAZ

Really nice man. Looks like it came that way.

Thats what I love about it -- it looks factory.

This guy does do them for $$$ but he is not an FFL so you have to me in the Miami area for him to do it.

orionshooter · 08-13-2007, 02:31 PM

That does look great however, I would have a concern.

I dont know squat about stress points and nearly flunked physics, so take this with a grain of salt.

As I understand it, polymer guns tend to flex in response to recoil to a much greater degree than metal framed guns. Given how thin XD45 grip panels already are, does anyone see the potential for this type of stippling to compromise the frames ability to flex and not crack??

Even if the stippling has no effect on the frame's sturdiness - I would bet you dollars to donuts that if the frame cracks for some reason COMPLETELY UNRELATED to the stippling, Springfield is likely going to claim the stippling "was" or "could have been" a contributing factor and on that basis refuse to honor the warranty.

As I said earlier, I'm just kicking this around and claim no particular gunsmithing expertise. I do however have some personal experience with firearms manufacturer's who will find a way to void warranties wherever and whenever it is appropriate to do so.

DCSOXD40 · 08-13-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by orionshooter

Springfield is likely going to claim the stippling "was" or "could have been" a contributing factor and on that basis refuse to honor the warranty.

Does the stippling not void the warranty anyway?

orionshooter · 08-13-2007, 02:59 PM

I suppose it might but I think it would depend on the specific nature of the warranty claim. For example, I think SA would be hard pressed to deny a warranty claim involving the repair of a loose front sight blade on the basis that the grip panels were stippled.

But, I suppose it could happen.

DCSOXD40 · 08-13-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by orionshooter

I think SA would be hard pressed to deny a warranty claim involving the repair of a loose front sight blade on the basis that the grip panels were stippled.

But, I suppose it could happen.

This made me chuckle!

I am at work...I am easily amused while at work...evidently.

08-13-2007, 01:08 PM	#1
MiamiTJ XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 140	Just got some Stippling on my XD-45 C ... After recent shoots in the rain/heat and sweat I noticed my little XD .45 Compact can be a little hard to hold on to. It needed a better grip that offered traction under wet conditions so I decided to give it to a local buddy to do his magic. The pictures speak for themselves. I was totally impressed far beyond my wildest expectations. __________________ Omi R. NRA Certified Instructor http://www.cwlmiami.com

08-13-2007, 01:17 PM	#2
Liquid Rhino XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: three\|zero\|five Posts: 964	Looks really clean! __________________ Keepin' It Real Since '79...

08-13-2007, 01:43 PM	#3
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08-13-2007, 02:31 PM	#7
orionshooter XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: At 8000 feet in the Colorado Rockies Posts: 43	That does look great however, I would have a concern. I dont know squat about stress points and nearly flunked physics, so take this with a grain of salt. As I understand it, polymer guns tend to flex in response to recoil to a much greater degree than metal framed guns. Given how thin XD45 grip panels already are, does anyone see the potential for this type of stippling to compromise the frames ability to flex and not crack?? Even if the stippling has no effect on the frame's sturdiness - I would bet you dollars to donuts that if the frame cracks for some reason COMPLETELY UNRELATED to the stippling, Springfield is likely going to claim the stippling "was" or "could have been" a contributing factor and on that basis refuse to honor the warranty. As I said earlier, I'm just kicking this around and claim no particular gunsmithing expertise. I do however have some personal experience with firearms manufacturer's who will find a way to void warranties wherever and whenever it is appropriate to do so. __________________ ___________ XD45 Compact/Tac Para Ordnance SX1445 S&W PC 952-2 - Performance Center S&W PPC9 - Performance Center S&W 52-2 Caspian 1911 Walther P99 Colt Python [6"] Steyr M40 Sig 230SL Walther PPK/S Pardini GT45 - HP32 SP22 SW 340PD Hammerli 208 & 215 CZ 75 Tactical Sport

08-13-2007, 02:59 PM	#9
orionshooter XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: At 8000 feet in the Colorado Rockies Posts: 43	I suppose it might but I think it would depend on the specific nature of the warranty claim. For example, I think SA would be hard pressed to deny a warranty claim involving the repair of a loose front sight blade on the basis that the grip panels were stippled. But, I suppose it could happen. __________________ ___________ XD45 Compact/Tac Para Ordnance SX1445 S&W PC 952-2 - Performance Center S&W PPC9 - Performance Center S&W 52-2 Caspian 1911 Walther P99 Colt Python [6"] Steyr M40 Sig 230SL Walther PPK/S Pardini GT45 - HP32 SP22 SW 340PD Hammerli 208 & 215 CZ 75 Tactical Sport

08-13-2007, 02:03 PM	#4
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,305	How did he do that?

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