Geez, my memory is getting bad. I actually bought the Hogue HandAll a couple of years ago. When I sliced a groove for the grip safety, the entire thing ripped when trying to put it on.
If you are looking to just get a better grip on the XD these products are a better option. The Hogue grips are great for many pistols but with the grip safety its not a good option for the XD.
I have heard of issues where the slip-on grip gets in the way of the magazine release or slips over the top of it making mag changes difficult or impossible without first messing with the grip.
This is apparently not a rare issue with guns that get shot a lot or guns that are being shot a ton in a long string (such as in a training class).
I read about it on another forum - has anyone else heard about it?
FWIW, I took mine off when I read it and just got used to the slimmer grip. As it turns out, I like it better. I might try skateboard tape instead to get the grip "grippier".
No. I've used them for years on 5 or 6 different guns with no problems. You have to get the right size. Both Hogue and Pachmayr web sites list which sleeves fit which grips.
i know its a corny picture i was just monkeyin around with the camera. =]
edit: i LOVE the way the hogue works with this weapon. you need to trim it down off the grip safety but once fitted its awesome. having finger groves on an XD product is fabulous.
i dont care for them on my glocks.
edit:
heres a more reasonable pic to show how i trimmed it:
It's not a corny picture at all. One of my other interests is product photography and you did an excellent job with the photo. Very good lighting on the gun, itself, and the lighting on the background accents the gun very nicely. Well done!
I have a Pachmayr rubber sleeve grip on my S&W Sigma 40VE. I had trouble initially getting it on, it split at the top. I called Pachmayr customer service and they sent me another one right away. I have to admit, it makes the gun fit my hand so much better and also absorbs some of the recoil upon firing. I like it very much.
nice pic and gun, I am saving for the xdm 9mm now... I will wipe my drool and move on!
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