In fact, many new pistols such as the Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2 9mm I selected for this project have superior grip texture and ergonomic design. Once the installation on your XD-S Mod.2 is complete, the Talon Grips should look like this. That was not because all those handguns really needed an improved grip, though. I’ve been installing them on most of my polymer-framed handguns for years. And best of all, these are inexpensive, non-permanent and easily DIY.

The folks at Talon Gun Grips have been feeding the need for practical modifications for years. These can radically alter how the gun feels in the hand. Don’t let the simplicity of the Talon Grips fool you. Today, I’m going to give you a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Talon Grips on your Springfield XD-S Mod.2 pistol. The downside of customizing a gun is that most often it can be expensive - and permanent. It’s just our natural way of not only making what’s ours just a bit different than it was when we got it, but it can also be a great practical exercise, depending on the personalization. Guns are not only no different, they might be some of the most personalized and customized objects we own.

Talon grips instructions