Interchangable backstraps? Is this just a gimick?

[Grunt67]

My first experience with interchangeable back straps was with a Walther P99.

Worked really great for me with the small strap. Currently have a XDm 40,

full size, with the small strap. My hand isn't all that small, but the fingers

are short by comparison. It is no gimmick, and does make quite a difference

for some folks. Some don't need it. Big thing is, you have a choice. It does

expand the market for a particular gun to a larger group of people.

[mikegideon]

It's not a gimmick in my opinion. I believe that it can make each brand of gun appeal to a larger group of people. Take the previous generations of Glocks for example. I have small to average size hands and the Glock grips were just a touch too big. The Gen 4 with no back strap installed is just the perfect size for me. The different sizes are very subtle, only a few millimeters, but it's just enough to broaden the sizes across a wide range of grips.

As I said earlier. I love the Gen 4 grip, and could never get excited about the previous generations. Fact is, Smith and Wesson is giving them some real head on competition these days with the M&P line. That one little feature could sell a whole lot of guns.

[9teeneleven]

I like them on the P30, but I don't miss them a lick on my USPc and it's a brick.

[ProjectDexter]

I haven't tried out the other backstraps for my XdM either, and since I've already put a good amount rounds to target I'd be worried about changing my comfort level, maybe I'll go find a punch and try them all out anyway

[East_TN_Patriot]

I swapped out the backstrap on my Walther PPS for the larger one and I thought it made all the difference in the feel of the pistol.

[DWARREN123]

In my opinion yes and no. If done right it can be a blessing to many but if done incorrectly it helps no one. Have to try to see if it helps.