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hillbilly_hippo · 05-08-2006, 08:26 PM

Howdy all-

An update from a previous post.

I've been carrying my XD40 service in a Don Hume 715M IWB holster for a while. Have driven, walked, and basically done everything I do on a normal basis while carrying. I've found I'm checking to ensure my shirt covers the holster when I get out of a car or stand up, but for the most part, I'm not too incredibly anxious.

Driving with this thing is a bit more uncomfortable than I had expected, but I've found a position that works ok for me. I'm thinking I'll be getting a CTAC or something that I can set and forget. I find myself re-adjusting the 715M every so often. Forward cant seems to work best for me. The only people that know I've been carrying are my lady friend, when she puts her arms around my waist, and those who I inform, which are few.
I could get used to carrying concealed. Its a keeper.

Chewie146 · 05-08-2006, 08:28 PM

I have a CTAC, and it's awesome. When I'm driving, however, I keep my gun out of the holster for quicker access. I don't drive with it much, so I really don't have input there. Other than that...I love the thing.

hillbilly_hippo · 05-08-2006, 08:30 PM

Actually, I've been considering modding the XD gear holster that came with my package to install in my car somewhere.

Chewie146 · 05-08-2006, 10:34 PM

You know, that's the best idea I've heard yet for that junky little holster! I think I'll do that when I get a new car. I'll let ya know what I do to it.

LebbenB · 05-10-2006, 02:14 AM

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Actually, I've been considering modding the XD gear holster that came with my package

I don't think there's anyway to mod that thing w/o tearing it up. What a shoddy piece of plastic.

Mike

leeindy · 05-10-2006, 02:51 AM

fobos makes a car mount kit.

Torch · 05-10-2006, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hillbilly_hippo

Actually, I've been considering modding the XD gear holster that came with my package to install in my car somewhere.

When you do, post pictures! I've been thinking of doing that inside or outside my center console.

R/T Performance · 05-10-2006, 06:21 AM

c-tac ,answer or cross-breed great they stay put and very comfy

hillbilly_hippo · 05-10-2006, 08:09 AM

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When you do, post pictures! I've been thinking of doing that inside or outside my center console.

I'm thinking of mounting it to the drivers side door, I'm left handed, so it should work decently. I think some simple screws through the belt loops might do the trick. Or I could mount it on the transmission hump between the two front seats so that I can do a cross-draw. Then again, I'll have to find the motivation to actually get of my arse and do it. Thats another story.

ZZ4 GTA · 05-10-2006, 10:03 AM

Mounting in a vehicle. = use a 1.5"-2" stainless steel strap as a belt and bolt it through whatever you're mounting it too. It's not hard.

05-08-2006, 08:26 PM	#1
hillbilly_hippo XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 95	Been carrying XD40 Concealed for a while Howdy all- An update from a previous post. I've been carrying my XD40 service in a Don Hume 715M IWB holster for a while. Have driven, walked, and basically done everything I do on a normal basis while carrying. I've found I'm checking to ensure my shirt covers the holster when I get out of a car or stand up, but for the most part, I'm not too incredibly anxious. Driving with this thing is a bit more uncomfortable than I had expected, but I've found a position that works ok for me. I'm thinking I'll be getting a CTAC or something that I can set and forget. I find myself re-adjusting the 715M every so often. Forward cant seems to work best for me. The only people that know I've been carrying are my lady friend, when she puts her arms around my waist, and those who I inform, which are few. I could get used to carrying concealed. Its a keeper.

05-08-2006, 08:28 PM	#2
Chewie146 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Alamos Posts: 727	I have a CTAC, and it's awesome. When I'm driving, however, I keep my gun out of the holster for quicker access. I don't drive with it much, so I really don't have input there. Other than that...I love the thing. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- "Beware the man with one gun..." Befriend the man with 30?

05-08-2006, 10:34 PM	#4
Chewie146 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Alamos Posts: 727	You know, that's the best idea I've heard yet for that junky little holster! I think I'll do that when I get a new car. I'll let ya know what I do to it. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- "Beware the man with one gun..." Befriend the man with 30?

05-10-2006, 02:51 AM	#6
leeindy XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: montana Posts: 2,892	fobos makes a car mount kit. __________________ USAF F-15 Attack Control Specialist / Range Officer / Defensive Pistol Instructor "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" Sigmund Freud Anchorage Practical Shooters Club aka ANPRACS ANPRACS Match Videos click here and here USPSA # A-58756 IDPA # A28338 Co-Founder of the OFFICIAL XDtalk Competition League Another good gun forum http://www.nationalgunforum.com

05-10-2006, 06:21 AM	#8
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	c-tac ,answer or cross-breed great they stay put and very comfy __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

05-08-2006, 08:30 PM	#3
hillbilly_hippo XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 95	Actually, I've been considering modding the XD gear holster that came with my package to install in my car somewhere.

05-10-2006, 10:03 AM	#10
ZZ4 GTA XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 207	Mounting in a vehicle. = use a 1.5"-2" stainless steel strap as a belt and bolt it through whatever you're mounting it too. It's not hard.

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