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skwash · 05-09-2008, 06:26 PM

This is going to be my first gun for concealment. I picked up an XD9 Compact (4in) and a Galco IWB holster. Still waiting for the permit to come so I've only been able to wear it around the house for a bit, but havn't been able to find a comfortable position. (mabey its the holster?)

I am curious where others have found is the most comfortable.

Thanks!

cookieXD40 · 05-09-2008, 06:32 PM

crossbreed super tuck at about 4o'clock with my XD40 4inch service...feels good and comfy

**vthompson** · 05-09-2008, 08:12 PM

My holster for a 45acp Tactical 5" came from Gun-Works. It is a IWB holster. It also swivels for added comfort. I wear it at about the 4 o'clock position with a forward cant. 99% of the time I cant tell that I have it on.

Terry · 05-09-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vthompson

My holster for a 45acp Tactical 5" came from Gun-Works. It is a IWB holster. It also swivels for added comfort. I wear it at about the 4 o'clock position with a forward cant. 99% of the time I cant tell that I have it on.

+1 on the gun works @ 4 O'clock.. You forget what time it is. Today i had a guy ask me why i was not packing. He knew that i do 99.9% of the time. I had a Tshirt and shorts on. I lifted up my t-shirt to prove that i was. I love the Gun Works holster with my XD40 4" Service

shadowwarrior · 05-09-2008, 11:09 PM

cqc serpa for me @4 o clock w/a fbi cant.

StrykerDM · 05-10-2008, 12:01 AM

I carried my XD9 service today in my crossbreed supertuck at about 4 o clock and it was great. I canted it as far forward as it could go and its very comfortable, and nobody so much as looked twice, even all my friends that I went out with who have no idea I carry all the time around them. I cant it forward to press the grip against my back so that it doesn't stick straight out. I wear my cargo shorts and a button down shirt and it conceals like a charm, and that's because I'm a pretty thin guy at 6 ft 175 lbs.

TxAggie94 · 05-10-2008, 12:38 AM

I pretty much agree with the above. I wear at about 4 o'clock. I have the 45 Tactical, and even as large as that is, it conceals fine and is quite comfortable. I carry it in a Milt Sparks VM2. It has a forward cant.

Honestly, the holster is probably even more of a personal preference than the firearm. You'll have to find the one that works for you. For me, I'll probably never waste time or money on anything other than a Watch Six or VM2 from Milt Sparks. I have no doubt there are other very good holsters out there, but these work great for me and I've been through a long list of others that did not.

As I said, I wear it at about the 4 o'clock position. There's a bit of pocket back there, and when its in the right spot, its comfortable standing or sitting.

Good luck

primeduck · 05-10-2008, 06:10 AM

Gun-Works and Galco Sky-Ops at around 4:00-4:30.

rgeliske · 05-10-2008, 07:52 AM

The most common carry position for right hand people is 4:00 with a forward cant. This seems to provide the easiest access while still providing good concealment.

Nosrac · 05-10-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by StrykerDM

I carried my XD9 service today in my crossbreed supertuck at about 4 o clock and it was great. I canted it as far forward as it could go and its very comfortable, and nobody so much as looked twice, even all my friends that I went out with who have no idea I carry all the time around them. I cant it forward to press the grip against my back so that it doesn't stick straight out. I wear my cargo shorts and a button down shirt and it conceals like a charm, and that's because I'm a pretty thin guy at 6 ft 175 lbs.

It helps to get the body type listed too since that will help narrow down what to look at. I am a skinny guy at 5'11" and 170 with a swimmers build, broad shoulders and narrow hips. Since I have to wear a L shirt it covers just about anything IWB if not tucked in.

05-09-2008, 06:26 PM	#1
skwash XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	4in XD9 Where is your when IWB? This is going to be my first gun for concealment. I picked up an XD9 Compact (4in) and a Galco IWB holster. Still waiting for the permit to come so I've only been able to wear it around the house for a bit, but havn't been able to find a comfortable position. (mabey its the holster?) I am curious where others have found is the most comfortable. Thanks!

05-09-2008, 06:32 PM	#2
cookieXD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vernon, Texas Posts: 281	crossbreed super tuck at about 4o'clock with my XD40 4inch service...feels good and comfy __________________ check out my myspace... http://www.myspace.com/eatin_smoke *XD 40 4" Service* Stoeger 12 gauge P350 old High Standard 20 Gauge old High Standard 22lr *16"M4 Del-ton rifle upper and a superior arms lower receiver with a center point v*ariable scope! NRA Member *Rules of EMS* 1. If you drop the baby, pick up the baby 2. All bleeding stops, eventually 3. Never go further into the scene than the first dead cop

05-09-2008, 08:12 PM	#3
vthompson XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 209	Holster My holster for a 45acp Tactical 5" came from Gun-Works. It is a IWB holster. It also swivels for added comfort. I wear it at about the 4 o'clock position with a forward cant. 99% of the time I cant tell that I have it on. __________________ The RIGHT of the people to keep and bear arms,SHALL NOT be INFRINGED. USCCA Member NRA Member The 2nd. Amendment says that I dont have to apologize for carrying my weapon. WVCDL Member My concealed carry permit is the 2nd. Amendment

05-10-2008, 12:01 AM	#6
StrykerDM XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 720	I carried my XD9 service today in my crossbreed supertuck at about 4 o clock and it was great. I canted it as far forward as it could go and its very comfortable, and nobody so much as looked twice, even all my friends that I went out with who have no idea I carry all the time around them. I cant it forward to press the grip against my back so that it doesn't stick straight out. I wear my cargo shorts and a button down shirt and it conceals like a charm, and that's because I'm a pretty thin guy at 6 ft 175 lbs. __________________ XD Service Bi-tone 9mm Browning Buckmark .22 Stainless Camper Smith and Wesson Models 442 & 10 Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 Compact AR-15 build in the works

05-10-2008, 06:10 AM	#8
primeduck XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ellis County, Tx Posts: 293	Gun-Works and Galco Sky-Ops at around 4:00-4:30. __________________ XD 45ACP Compact Dark Earth P22 Target Military 3.4" OD Green Taurus PT111 Millenium Pro 9mm Tan

05-09-2008, 11:09 PM	#5
shadowwarrior XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: spring ,TX Posts: 26	cqc serpa for me @4 o clock w/a fbi cant.

05-10-2008, 12:38 AM	#7
TxAggie94 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 141	I pretty much agree with the above. I wear at about 4 o'clock. I have the 45 Tactical, and even as large as that is, it conceals fine and is quite comfortable. I carry it in a Milt Sparks VM2. It has a forward cant. Honestly, the holster is probably even more of a personal preference than the firearm. You'll have to find the one that works for you. For me, I'll probably never waste time or money on anything other than a Watch Six or VM2 from Milt Sparks. I have no doubt there are other very good holsters out there, but these work great for me and I've been through a long list of others that did not. As I said, I wear it at about the 4 o'clock position. There's a bit of pocket back there, and when its in the right spot, its comfortable standing or sitting. Good luck

05-10-2008, 07:52 AM	#9
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,944	The most common carry position for right hand people is 4:00 with a forward cant. This seems to provide the easiest access while still providing good concealment. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Taurus 617 357

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