For all the XD owners...

[lawrra]

First of all, this is NOT a Glock bashing, or my gun is better than your gun thread.

I came across a nice set of pre-cut grips, on another forum, for my XDm. Sets for the XD and XDsc are also available, all for $15. The story behind these is a guy whose wife was complaining about her XD9sc slipping while shooting (go figure...), so he got to work with his vinyl cutter. The result was this:

He then moved on to a XDm/XD grip set, and is currently working on a XD45/XD45c version.

So I caved and bought a set for my XDm 40 in rubber. From prep to finish it about two hours, and that includes the hour I let it sit to assure a tight fit. Here's the result:

I liked the feel of the XDm before, but it is AMAZING now. I'm waiting on my Don's guide rod so I haven't made it to the range, yet. I'll post up my method of application if anyone is interested.

Links to the distributor:

XD X-Treme Grips

XDm X-Treme Grips

XDsc X-Treme Grips

Mods: If this needs to be in accessories you won't hurt my feelings by moving it.

 

[Comp]

Great find!

 

[IndyGunworks]

i tried using some of the pre cast stuff on another polymer gun i own and they worked great until several trips in and out of the holster the tape started falling off.... keep an eye on it and when a few months have gone by and you have not had any problems post it up because its pretty impressive

 

[lawrra]

i tried using some of the pre cast stuff on another polymer gun i own and they worked great until several trips in and out of the holster the tape started falling off.... keep an eye on it and when a few months have gone by and you have not had any problems post it up because its pretty impressive

Will do. For $15 I won't be upset if they peel after a few months.

 

[shooter521]

Wow! Those rubberized ones on the XDM look like they're part of the gun. Very nice.

 

[alxjmrk]

add to cart....check out.....confirm.....

 

[lawrra]

I'm ordering a set for my buddy's subcompact tonight. I'll add pics once they come in.

 

[HICKMAN]

wow, those look really nice!

 

[shawkpilot]

I used skateboard tape on mine. Took a sheet of paper, shaded over the patterns on the gun (laid a crayon on its side), cut out the shapes, traced onto skateboard tape, cut with razor blade. Got a whole sheet (enough to do probably 50 guns) for $5. Works great, and can be changed. I found that tape on the inside grip of the gun was not comfortable for IWB carry. That didn't take 2 minutes to figure out.

 

[kevinj110]

I just got brave with a hot soldering iron

 

[lawrra]

I just got brave with a hot soldering iron

How'd the stippling turn out?

 

[MACHINEGUN]

That is sweet!

 

[alxjmrk]

just received mine today. installed what i could figure out and love it. wish i could find a guide as to what goes where for the random pieces of grip i have left. i will post pictures as soon as i get home

i carry an XD .40

 

[lawrra]

just received mine today. installed what i could figure out and love it. wish i could find a guide as to what goes where for the random pieces of grip i have left. i will post pictures as soon as i get home

i carry an XD .40

Did you prep the gun with rubbing alcohol before applying? And there's one more thing you can do to make sure all the edges adhere properly.

 

[alxjmrk]

haha!....no. Im not having any problems at all though yet. been messing with it a lot today too. still fits perfectly in my crossbreed IWB. my shirt sticks to it a little bit depending on what im wearing though.

 

[lawrra]

haha!....no. Im not having any problems at all though yet. been messing with it a lot today too. still fits perfectly in my crossbreed IWB. my shirt sticks to it a little bit depending on what im wearing though.

Don't be surprised if the edges start coming up a while. Also, when cleaning I covered everything with masking tape so solvent couldn't break down the adhesive. I've experienced some "shirt sticking" too, same holster.

 

[remymartin]

soldering iron +1. not coming off anytime soon. FOR FREE.

 

[Jbrown]

Just bought an XDm 40, I am going to check these out. Thanks for the lead!

 

[kevinj110]

Didn't turn out bad just outline first then fill kinda like doing a tattoo.

 

[alxjmrk]

Here we go. Late but as promised.