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Initial impression - Nomad defense 9 frame

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#1 · (Edited)
Although I like glocks, they've never felt great in my hand. Not a big deal, but I've always wished each new gen would be the one that was noticeably less blocky. I decided to try a Nomad Defense 9 (no magwell) on my G19.

Initial thoughts:

Pro - Feels better in hand. Grip angle is definitely more 1911 like. Texture is better. Double undercut and thumb rest is nice. The millimeter or so longer front strap with slight curve towards the trigger holds my pinky better.

Con. Holster compatibility. I'll eventually order one recommended for the Nomad, but it definitely won't fit well contoured designs for OEM frames.

Neutral??- The material is different than OEM. Hard to describe, but maybe less flexy? (this is purely anecdotal and subjective). I wonder if it will be enough to change the recoil? Range time will reveal.


Bottom Line - For $180 to my hand after all taxes and fees, it's similarly priced to frame work and can be easily removed. I like it.

edit spelling and added pics with DW Guardian (commander sized) for reference

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#6 ·
I tried the JG vex. And although the trigger action is great, I found the trigger safety to be temperamental. If your finger hits the face and lower portion of the shoe, it's great. For me and my huge hands I found pressure was applied closer to the top and it kinda locked the trigger and made it occasionally super sticky. But for most people I wouldn't expect them to have the same issue.
 
#7 ·
I have big hands too and have found that to run glocks and the damn dingus consistently and reliably I had to train a lower finger placement on the trigger. It has the added advantage of lowering the perceived pull weight but increases the travel. I have also in the past subtly modified trigger safeties and/or frames to decrease the amount of depression required to clear the trigger safety when there was an absurd amount of “dingal depression” (yes, I’m gonna call it that) needed to clear the trigger safety. Or just carry a 1911/2011 with a linear trigger and put your finger wherever you want. I do wish they could slightly slim up a 2011 to make the overall holstered width closer to a Glock 19 as printing is the only reason to not carry a 2011.