????holster dilemma??????

[hunter46140]

Hey all you xd carriers, I need help finding a holster for my xd40sc. I cant do IWB because I'm not gonna get pants big enought to carry so I need help in finding a holster. I'm 5'9 180lbs. Winter time isnt a prob carrying but summer time is. Give me some advise please. Seems like some of the paddles I've tried still lets the gun stick out at the top. Also a better belt would help, where can I get a better belt too??? Thanks

 

[hunter46140]

bump help me out guys!!!!

 

[ISHOOTHST'S]

The Malabar Front

 

[deerslayer13]

have you looked into the blackhawk holsters

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I had a Xd service 4". I used a Uncle Mikes kydex. It was a great holster for $29.99. As for a belt. Check out Galls. I got, a Blackhawk with metal buckle for $9.99. I have had it for a couple of years. It has held up very well and is a great belt. My

 

[TwinSix]

I have an XD 40 4"... same situation. I am 6" 175lbs. Buying pants too large isn't in my best interest either. I am currently IWB carrying... not too bad, but my belt is catching my hip bones in the front... too tight. (Belt purchased at Popguns on Indys east side). Not the highest quality buckle, but belt is heavy, no complaints. and reasonably priced.

I am thinking that an FBI cant OWB holster may be the direction i go. One that rides a little higher. The BlackHawk is adjustable (cant) and has a paddle attachment... all for about $45. And the gun locks in nicely.

 

[Audie Murphy]

I'm 6'2 and about 190lbs. Here is what I use a cheap holster I purchased from EBay. Works good IMHO. Here is a side profile.

Front view

 

[DownByTheTracks]

I'm happy with the Galco FLETCH high ride.

 

[VERT]

I don't have an XD, but I do carry several full size autos. IWB is OK but you will need to have some extra room in the waistband. Not always an option. I have no problems carrying OWB. First the belt is an actual gun belt from the beltman. Happens that all of my belt holsters are Don Hume. A hide ride pancake style will lift the gun and pull it close to the body. Then just wear an untucked shirt.

 

[jbombelli]

I carry a couple different fullsize pistols (not XDs, though). Today, it's a Beretta 92FS. It's riding in a Galco Concealable Holster, and I have a 1.5" Beltman bullhide belt. This holster has a nice cant, and conceals very well.

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Other days I carry a Browning HiPower in a Kramer Vertical Scabbard.

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I carry OWB, and wear a shirt that's one size larger. I never have to tuck in my shirts, so these combinations work very well for me. They are comfortable, carry well, and last.

Paddle holsters are more convenient for taking off and putting on without removing your belt, but you trade concealability for that convenience. I have a Safariland Paddle that is top quality, but it doesn't conceal NEARLY as well as my other holsters.

You can get a quality belt from any number of places: Beltman, DMBullard, Rafter's Gunleather, Kramer, Galco, Wild Bill's, and a number of others. Enjoy your shopping! I recommend a 1.5" double thick belt. And you can get those in any number of hides (bullhide, cowhide, horsehide, elephant, alligator, shark, etc.).