Grips for XD .45?

[streakpi]

Does anyone use a after-market set of grips (the ones that go over the original) on their XD .45s? I am buying a gun this weekend...did not know if I needed to look at grips as well.

Thanks!

 

[SIG_Fiend]

I don't recommend using anything like those rubber slip on grips. Those things can move around on you when shooting. What I would recommend more than that is having someone do some stippling to the frame, if you feel you need anything done to it. A good stipple job will make the gun significantly grippier (lol is that even a word) and less likely to move around in your hands. If you do decide you want something like that, check out Dale at GripReductions.com, he does excellent work.

 

[chubbyzook]

DECAL GRIP
Tractiongrips
those are what i use on all my xds and well everygun i put a grip on
they last forever and dont move around and they are cut to exact size plus they are cheap

 

[majormadmax]

I use Traction Grips and while it does improve your grip, if it touches any part of your skin it will rub it raw! I use an IWB under a t-shirt during the summer and can feel the "difference."

Also, some folks make their own using skateboard grip tape; but for $8 it's almost worth just buying the Traction Grips!

I have a Hogue rubber grip on my Taurus PT709 and am not overly thrilled with it. I needed something to improve the grip on that pistol, and it works; but I would never consider it for my XD Service.

Cheers! M2

 

[espnazi]

If you want a cheap solution go to your local Home depot and pickup some 3M outdoor strips they are like grip tape but not as rough.

 

[stainone]

i seen a guy on xdtalk put this on his grip i tried it on my xd tac just in front under trigger gaurd and rear back strap....works ok if you don't like it you can peal it off .i did put some on my center consol of my truck to keep my phone from sliding around

 

[stainone]

 

[stainone]

this one also is very nice done by sa custom shop i like the frame work
SA custom shop / frame modification - XDTalk Forums - Your XD/XD(m) Information Source!
110.00 for the frame the grip was 75 or 90.00 i think all prices are on the sa xd custom web sight

 

[streakpi]

Beautiful guns stainone. Damn, would love to own some great-looking guns....still building the collection at this point. Heck, these are the rewards for deployments! Thanks for the tips all of you.

 

[chubbyzook]

the traction grips also come in rubber. it doesnt rub your skin like the sandy stuff does

 

[streakpi]

I ended up finding a used one online which had a grip traction enhancement. Don't carry it under a shirt...should be fun on the range! View attachment 2941

 

[stainone]

very nice good job i have seen that grip pack before on ebay or xdtalk.com