Hey, I'd like to know, too. I didn't notice that plastic "cap" thing on the beavertail until Mike just mentioned it. What the heck it it? I think I see the words "tactical" and "Made in Canada" on it. Looks to me like those edges would rub pretty bad. Also, it looks like it would force a significant repositioning your hand on the grip. That might very well be your grip safety problem.
Edited to add - I found the cap. It's made by Smart Lock Technology, Inc. (
www.smartlock.com ) and they make 'em for several different models. I
really don't like the looks of it. Best guess is that it increases the width of at the rear of the slide by at least 0.2", and the goofy looking Mickey Mouse ears add another 0.5", which totally destroys the nice clean lines of the gun. Plus, the added material at the rear of the gun will
definitely have an effect on how the grip safety is engaged. Remove it and I bet your grip safety problem goes away.
Brad
Scroll down to see the XD model.
Edited
later to add - NOW WAIT JUST A COTTON-PICKIN' MINUTE! The pic at the top of this thread is the
exact same pic on the Smart Lock web site for the XD product.
Click here to see the manufacturer's installation page. The pic is at the bottom of the page. Why didn't you tell us you'ld added an aftermarket gizmo that is, in all probability, the source of your problem?
Brad