SA XDs, just replaced grip wrap

I just replaced the bicycle-innertube grip wrap that I installed in Spring'14.



Actually, I should have replaced it in June, so it was good for almost 2 years.

Prior to installing the new one, I tried the Pachmayr Tactical Grip Glove that I bought in 2013 but found to have a migration issue.

I was going to give it another try by first spraying the grip with hairspray prior to installing it. Someone here(?) suggested that that would keep it in-place.

First, I installed the Pachmayr on the dry grip and carried it that way for a few days ...

... and it just feels wrong. Too soft, too squishy.

So ... I removed the Pachmayr and installed the new bicycle-innertube grip wrap.

Aaaaahhhhhh, just right ... for me.

I'm sure that someone will be along soon to tell me/us how great they think the Talon stick-on grips are.

BWB said:

... No migration issues in thousands of rounds - I think that one is imaginary if your grip is anywhere near correct.

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Sorry, but I do understand the 2nd part of the above.

For many years I have used them on assorted handguns. I like the fact that they are neither thick nor fabric-grabbing "sticky" rubber ... oh, yes, and the price is right.

I have them on my P3AT, PF9, XDs and G30S.

The G30S grip is about as big as my innertube can handle. That thing was a BEAR to install.

Actually, when I first started trying to get that @&%$# thing on there, I was almost convinced that the task was going to prove to be impossible.

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Ruezim said:

My EDC is a XDs really like it do not mine the grip. What are you finding for advantages for doing the tube. ...

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IMO, the OEM grip treatment on the XDs is much more aggressive than necessary and I find it to be uncomfortable.

The innertube sleeve gives me a good, positive grip without the clothes-grabbing "stickiness" of some other rubber grip treatments.