XDs grip texture issue?

[Sour Kraut]

Does anyone out there object to the aggressive grip texture of the XDs models? If so, what are you doing about it?

 

[Feanaro]

I don't mind the texture but did cover it with a Talon Grip wrap in the rubberized texture. The .45acp model has stout recoil and I needed something to help me get some extra grip. My off hand was shifting during recoil. That and just hanging on tighter helped.

 

[rhinoh]

I don't find it too aggressive at all. The mild recoil of the .45 has not been an issue for me. Haven't shot the 9.

 

[ku4hx]

My wife just bought an XDm 45. Neither of us commented on its grip's texture. We've shot the XDs and no comments then either.

 

[bigfatdave]

I thought it might be an issue, but it turned out fine for any reasonable amount of shooting. (The Mrs wanted an XD(S)45 when they came out)

For a seriously extended session I might use a light glove, but I've run 150 rounds or so in one session and had no grip issues.

 

[Orion8472]

No issue with the texture with my 9mm.

 

[Mainsail]

I put a Talon rubber grip on mine but I never felt like the texture was too aggressive. The only issue I had with mine was that I was experiencing trigger slap during extended shooting (100 rounds or more).

 

[Dain Bramage]

I recently rented and test fired several duty-sized 9mm pistols. I thought the XD(M)9 grip texture was over-the-top, like a styling exercise gone wrong. It reminded me of an old-time pineapple hand grenade or the ridiculous tread designs of current off-road tires. It was a point I held against the design.

I'm dealing with it by buying a Ruger SR9 this summer. It reminded me the most of a polymer take on a steel framed pistol, like a CZ75 or Hi-Power.

 

[Sam Cade]

I didn't think it was aggressive enough and stippled mine.

 

[arizona98tj]

What "aggressive grip texture" would that be?







No, it is not a problem.

 

[josephbw]

Before I bought my XDs I read a comment on here about the aggressive texture tearing up someone's hand. So when I first shot mine, I wore a glove. After I went through the first magazine, I took the glove off, and never felt the need to put it back on. I shot 100 rounds that first session and I didn't have any issues with a sore hand or anything else.

The only thing I can figure is that the complainant, was not using a proper grip and the pistol was moving in his hand causing the issues.

 

[1911austin]

I perfer an agressive grip texture.

 

[Mainsail]

Here's what the Talon grip looks like:

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I think the checkering on the grip is fantastic, and what allows me to shoot my Xds quickly and accurately. The gun doesn't slip out of my hand.

 

[herkyguy]

I can shoot a box of .45 with no complaints. it has never bothered my hands.

 

[MCMXI]

I'm picking up an XD-S from my FFL guy tonight ... can't wait.

 

[WYO]

I don't like the texture and wrapped electrical tape around the grip between the top of the mag well to just below the grip safety. That took the bite out and I can still feel the ridges.

 

[MCMXI]

I picked up my XD-S tonight and have no problem with the grip texture. I will say that the Shield grip feels better which may be due to the shape as much as anything else. My FFL buddy and I shot 40 rounds of Remington 230gr MC with no issues and we both agreed that the XD-S in .45 Auto was "nicer" to shoot than his Shield in .40 S&W. All in all a great little pistol. I'll shoot a few boxes of Golden Saber 230gr BJHP and some Barnes TAC-XPD and if all is good this will replace my SIG P239 for EDC.