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06-11-2005, 02:55 PM
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concealed not so well
I need some help!!!! Please help me, I am 5' 9" about 175# and cant conceal my XD-40 4" service model. Right now I am using an Uncle Mikes nylon holster {IWB/OWB}. But every time i put it on you can clearly see a bulge. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again LOST
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06-11-2005, 03:03 PM
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which holster? Mike's makes several nylon holsters. Have you tried poitioning behind your hip? Have you gone to your local gun shop and tried other kinds of holsters? Alot of people end up using a IWB holster that is comfortable to them, and conceals well on their frame. I would shop around.
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06-11-2005, 04:56 PM
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Maybe you need to wear looser shirts? I am about your size and I don't have much trouble concealing my 4" XD9.
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06-11-2005, 06:01 PM
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I am 6'3 and 165 pounds and easly conceal service in my ctac even with my shirt tucked in just behind my right hip.
www.comp-tac.com
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06-11-2005, 06:35 PM
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Good concealment requires a good holster and belt. I suggest an inside the waistband holster, and highly endorse the Comp-Tac CTAC. I carry a Sig P229 which is the same size as your XD, and was on the verge of giving up on concealed carry with it when I found the CTAC. The holster is adjustable so you can find just the right cant and depth for the best comfort and concealment.
The regular clips work superbly but are visible. I didn't like the C-clips but the XD is lighter and maybe the c-clips would be ok. (You can heat the c-clips in hot water and bend them to make them work a bit better). The V-clips get very good reviews but you'll have to get a good leather belt and have velcro sewn in, or buy a belt from tucker http://store.yahoo.com/rlcompanyusa/...ean invisible. |
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06-11-2005, 07:28 PM
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Advice.
"You cannot be a slave to fashion and carry serious hardware."
I don't remember who said it, but I think it was John Farnam. To some extend, you are going to have to dress around this gun. That means pants 2" larger than your waist size, if you go IWB, and it means stiff cover garments (That don't bulge) like leather, or quilted cloth. It means patterned material for lighter cover garments (patterned cloth like plaid or paisley or whatnot hides bulges much better). And it means shelling out bucks for a holster that pulls close to the body. Nylon holsters generally don't, but some pancake style nylons do. My suggestion would be to experiment with holsters of different configurations. Buy the cheap versions to experiment, and if you feel they still need to be improved, really spend for a nice one of whatever configuration you go with. Also, re-evaluate your wardrobe.
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06-11-2005, 08:42 PM
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06-12-2005, 12:33 AM
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i'm 5'9... 175-180lb, and i conceal mine very easily in a Comp Tac C-Tac.
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06-12-2005, 12:11 PM
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Comp-Tac holsters conceal really well. Nylon holsters tend to be a little thicker than a Kydex holster. I have a pro-undercover and you can't tell that I'm packing when I carry.
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06-12-2005, 01:21 PM
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Thanks guys for all the help. Right now my holster is and uncle mikes sidekick size 16. Like i stated earlier it doesnt conceal so well i will have to try the c-tac it looks like it will work. Just one more ?. Right now i am a size 32 in the waist. What size pants sould i buy?.i dont want to look like a rap star with my pants off my but. Once again THANKS LOST
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