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Talon Grip Tape

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Even though my grip tape is not here yet for the XD-S, I want to suggest that if you have never tried Talon, you should do so. I prefer the rubber texture over the sand paper, and have it on a couple of Glocks. Makes for better grip on the sub compacts. Just thought I would throw this out here as a first post in this section.:D
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Awesome pics and good point about the draw from a holster...

Thanks yogi...!!
Received my Talon grip tapes & applied to my XD9. Have yet to shoot it but it feels real good. Maybe get the tape on my XDs tomorrow.
ordered mine after reading this thread love it got the rubberized version for my xd-9

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Nice thepunk88, you shootin Zombie rounds ?
yea that mag is loaded with Hornaday Zombie Max :p lol
the are the same as the crital defense wich is my normal carry round, but local range and these on sale
yea that mag is loaded with Hornaday Zombie Max :p lol
the are the same as the crital defense wich is my normal carry round, but local range and these on sale
Similar to Critical Defense, but not quite the same. The Critical Defense have a red material with a slightly round tip in the end of the FTX bullet. The Zombie Max has a white material with a fairly flat tip in the end of the Z-Max bullet. Not sure what the difference is between the materials. Their published ballistic info is very similar. The Critical Defense has a nickel plated casing vs plain brass for the Zombie Max.

I hope you were shooting Zombie targets. The Hornady site is very specific about using those rounds ONLY on Zombies! :rolleyes: http://www.hornady.com/store/9mm-Luger-115-gr-ZMAX/
Ahh I see said the blind man. Yea I'll save these for the gun hating "zombies" when they come to try and take them away......
Similar to Critical Defense, but not quite the same. The Critical Defense have a red material with a slightly round tip in the end of the FTX bullet. The Zombie Max has a white material with a fairly flat tip in the end of the Z-Max bullet. Not sure what the difference is between the materials. Their published ballistic info is very similar. The Critical Defense has a nickel plated casing vs plain brass for the Zombie Max.

All the different caliber Zombie Max rds I have come with a green material tip, that's how I recognized thepunk88's.

Both the Critical Defense and Zombie Max tips are polymer, just one red, one neon green.

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this is on my to do list
grip tape
Pearce pinky mag extender
and night sights
it never ends .............................................
this is on my to do list
grip tape
Pearce pinky mag extender
and night sights

Some good choices.
Similar to Critical Defense, but not quite the same. The Critical Defense have a red material with a slightly round tip in the end of the FTX bullet. The Zombie Max has a white material with a fairly flat tip in the end of the Z-Max bullet. Not sure what the difference is between the materials. Their published ballistic info is very similar. The Critical Defense has a nickel plated casing vs plain brass for the Zombie Max.

All the different caliber Zombie Max rds I have come with a green material tip, that's how I recognized thepunk88's.

Both the Critical Defense and Zombie Max tips are polymer, just one red, one neon green.

Sorry about that. thepunk88's pic was pretty bright and it looked white to me. Looked closer just now and I can see the green tint.

The bullets look pretty similar to me except for the color. The scoring for the hollow point looks a little shorter on the Z-max than the FTX. On my Critical Defense rounds the scoring extends about half way from the end to the OD near the casing. This looks like about 1/3 of the way.
Sorry about that. thepunk88's pic was pretty bright and it looked white to me. Looked closer just now and I can see the green tint.

The bullets look pretty similar to me except for the color. The scoring for the hollow point looks a little shorter on the Z-max than the FTX. On my Critical Defense rounds the scoring extends about half way from the end to the OD near the casing. This looks like about 1/3 of the way.
Yep, the tips are a little different between the 2.

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Now, back on topic.
I haven't tried any of the Talon grip yet but have heard some good reports on it.
Wonder how it holds up after some time on the gun ?
Talon grips on both my s & 9

I owe you folks a pic of my Talon grips installed. Up here in the N, they are a nice improvement when shooting outdoors, in the cold, bare handed, compared to the OEM grip :D. Nice tactility. BTW, I like my XD-s so much, it is only the cost of ammo that brings me back to my XD-9.

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Hey XDs45IWB , roll your own .45acp ammo. Much cheaper especially for practice ammo. I do not recommend reloads for carry however.
yogiboobooranger, I need to look into reloading. I'd probably enjoy the process as well as the savings. Any suggestions on primers ;) on how to get started in reloading?
I suggest you use the search functions regarding to" beginning reloading " on your computer. There are so many sites dedicated to the hobby. As far as primers, it depends on caliber you are reloading as well as the powder used. I do suggest that if you are going to get into the hobby, choose a multi stage press. You will find out that due to the current scare (Gun Ban), components are starting to fly off the shelves. Lead and primers are going fast.
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