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Arnisandyz · 03-14-2005, 06:36 AM

Hi,

After being a Golck owner for 12 years, I just put a deposit on a XD-9 SC for my CCW carry gun! The local gunshop had a package deal on some guns they picked up at the SHOT show. In addition to the gun, it comes with holster 2 10rd mags and 1 15rd magazine that has an extension for $459 which sounded like a good deal.

The question:
I am lefty and the holster is right handed. The gunshop said SA has GREAT customer service and that I could send it into SA and they would exchange it for a lefthand model. Has anyone done this? What do you think of the quality of the SA holster? I might get a blade-tech (lefty) holster made and keep the free holster for weakside carry when carrying something larger strongside.

TIA

wJAKE19 · 03-14-2005, 06:54 AM

I may be wrong, but I am pretty sure SA does not make a lefty holster. but they do have a good customer service reputation.

The Tengu · 03-14-2005, 06:59 AM

They only have right-handed holsters. I did hear that you can call Springfield's customer service and swap your right-handed holster for a full-cap mag though.

jgdean85 · 03-14-2005, 11:14 PM

They swapped the holster for a magazine for me. The pistol I purchased did'nt come with the kit, so I sent them 6.95 shipping and handling. I don't know if they will let you send the holster back, I think the promo ended Jan 31.

Eric_Oh · 03-14-2005, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgdean85

They swapped the holster for a magazine for me. The pistol I purchased did'nt come with the kit, so I sent them 6.95 shipping and handling. I don't know if they will let you send the holster back, I think the promo ended Jan 31.

Whoa... so i might be able to call up springfield and request the kit?? i just paid for mine and i don't think its the kit one so perhaps i can do that as well and see if they will take care of me. Cool!

ReloaderFred · 03-15-2005, 06:48 PM

Eric_Oh,

You're out of luck on hi-cap magazines, since your state legislators don't trust you with them. It's illegal for Springfield, or any other merchant to ship them into your state. I'm not even allowed to bring them into your state when I visit with my kids and grandkids.

Sorry,
Fred

Arnisandyz · 03-16-2005, 02:04 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll see if they'll exchange it for a hi-cap magazine! I probably would have gotten another holster anyways, the XD gear holster seems kind of hard and tight. For free its OK, but I'd rather have a blade-tech or something leather. Haven't seen a sidearmor but hear those are really good as well.

By the way, I picked up my SC today! Just waiting for my CCW license so I can take her with me. I can't stop holding it. I have small hands and I can just get my pinky on the handle. I'm really glad I bought the XD instead of the G26.

joeyc · 03-16-2005, 04:23 PM

congrats on making the switch to XD. you will be very happy!

tdw · 03-16-2005, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnisandyz

Thanks for the info. I'll see if they'll exchange it for a hi-cap magazine! I probably would have gotten another holster anyways, the XD gear holster seems kind of hard and tight. For free its OK, but I'd rather have a blade-tech or something leather. Haven't seen a sidearmor but hear those are really good as well.

By the way, I picked up my SC today! Just waiting for my CCW license so I can take her with me. I can't stop holding it. I have small hands and I can just get my pinky on the handle. I'm really glad I bought the XD instead of the G26.

1) try the Galco Matrix - it's pretty awesome and fast;
2) gt the Pearce grip extension - your pinky will be firmly on!

03-14-2005, 06:36 AM	#1
Arnisandyz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 298	XD-9 SC newby questions Hi, After being a Golck owner for 12 years, I just put a deposit on a XD-9 SC for my CCW carry gun! The local gunshop had a package deal on some guns they picked up at the SHOT show. In addition to the gun, it comes with holster 2 10rd mags and 1 15rd magazine that has an extension for $459 which sounded like a good deal. The question: I am lefty and the holster is right handed. The gunshop said SA has GREAT customer service and that I could send it into SA and they would exchange it for a lefthand model. Has anyone done this? What do you think of the quality of the SA holster? I might get a blade-tech (lefty) holster made and keep the free holster for weakside carry when carrying something larger strongside. TIA

03-14-2005, 06:54 AM	#2
wJAKE19 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belding, Michigan Posts: 520	I may be wrong, but I am pretty sure SA does not make a lefty holster. but they do have a good customer service reputation. __________________ ~JAKE

03-14-2005, 06:59 AM	#3
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,773	They only have right-handed holsters. I did hear that you can call Springfield's customer service and swap your right-handed holster for a full-cap mag though. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

03-14-2005, 11:14 PM	#4
jgdean85 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 47	They swapped the holster for a magazine for me. The pistol I purchased did'nt come with the kit, so I sent them 6.95 shipping and handling. I don't know if they will let you send the holster back, I think the promo ended Jan 31. __________________ I am God\'s co-pilot! XD9SC with Henie Night Sights, Bike Tube Grip Browning Buckmark Standard Ruger 10/22 Carbine Chinese SKS 416 1974 Savage Arms Bolt Action .410 Ga.

03-15-2005, 06:48 PM	#6
ReloaderFred XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 102	Eric_Oh, You're out of luck on hi-cap magazines, since your state legislators don't trust you with them. It's illegal for Springfield, or any other merchant to ship them into your state. I'm not even allowed to bring them into your state when I visit with my kids and grandkids. Sorry, Fred __________________ Shoot Safe, Shoot Smart, Shoot Well.

03-16-2005, 02:04 PM	#7
Arnisandyz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 298	Thanks for the info. I'll see if they'll exchange it for a hi-cap magazine! I probably would have gotten another holster anyways, the XD gear holster seems kind of hard and tight. For free its OK, but I'd rather have a blade-tech or something leather. Haven't seen a sidearmor but hear those are really good as well. By the way, I picked up my SC today! Just waiting for my CCW license so I can take her with me. I can't stop holding it. I have small hands and I can just get my pinky on the handle. I'm really glad I bought the XD instead of the G26.

03-16-2005, 04:23 PM	#8
joeyc XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 83	congrats on making the switch to XD. you will be very happy!

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