Hinderer XM-18 3" Skinny Question

[pikers88]

I'm looking at picking up my first Hinderer and I've settled on the XM-18 3" skinny variant. I've seen the XM-18 3" Skinny in both a liner lock and frame lock. My question is, other than the locking mechanism, are there any other differences between the two? I assume the frame lock was the first version and the liner lock came after that. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Silent H]

The 3" skinny only comes in a linerlock, the standard 3" is a framelock.

 

[pikers88]

The 3" skinny only comes in a linerlock, the standard 3" is a framelock.

Well that makes it easier

I must have been looking at the 3.5" skinny.

Thank you!

 

[archieblue]

Yup 3” skinny is only liner lock. The g10 on both sides is a cool departure

 

[pikers88]

Yup 3” skinny is only liner lock. The g10 on both sides is a cool departure

I agree. I like the symmetry.

 

[Sigsog226]

Well that makes it easier

I must have been looking at the 3.5" skinny.

Thank you!

Correct, the 3.5" skinny and regular both frame locks. The 3.5" skinny is the same blade thickness as the regular 3" model.