I ALWAYS put my thumb directly behind the slide
The same here. I just started using my XD9 in a DeSantas IWB. It fits snug+pushing it in can sometimes feel awkward.
This setup does pack in closer to my body than my G-22 in a Blackhawk Serpa, and is easier to cover..Bill.
I too carry the XD9sc. It was/is my first EDC. At first, I didn't carry with one in the chamber, but then I read about the 21 foot rule and it changed my thoughts on carrying with one in the chamber. I now carry locked & cocked at all times.
The grip safety is one of the features that I like most about the XD9sc. If you know your equipment ND is not as much an issue.
NOTE: One thing I have gotten into the habit of when holstering my weapon though: I ALWAYS put my thumb directly behind the slide when holstering and push with my thumb, rather than holding onto the grip which depresses the grip safety.
I use a Tagua holster for CC BTW. For OC, I use the Blackhawk Serpa so placing the XDsc into it is more of a "drop in" rather than a "push in."
Hope this helps!
The same here. I just started using my XD9 in a DeSantas IWB. It fits snug+pushing it in can sometimes feel awkward.
This setup does pack in closer to my body than my G-22 in a Blackhawk Serpa, and is easier to cover..Bill.