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TexicanKid · 05-14-2008, 09:59 AM

I find that the best way to conceal my XD9 SC appears to be either 2 o'clock or 10 o'clock (crossdraw). Of course, I'm using the slide holster that came with the XD Gear, and I've not tried this long-term yet.

Anyone conceal carry either of those ways in an OWB holster?

I'm thinking with the short barrel of the subcompact, it could be workable.

Thoughts?

(Or do I just need to cowboy up for an MTAC or SuperTuck and carry 4:00 like the rest?)

slugger6 · 05-14-2008, 10:02 AM

I carry the same pistol IWB at 3:30, but several of my friends are trying to get me to try 2:00. I'll follow this thread to see what others have to say on the subject.

familyman · 05-14-2008, 10:18 AM

2 oclock is uncomfortable for me, and probably anybody with a beer belly. Especially sitting down. Small of back works good for me because I have a very curved lower back. I could probably conceal a couple bricks back there without anyone knowing. But for ease of draw and comfort, I go with my supertuck at 4 oclock.

**NC Dave** · 05-14-2008, 10:23 AM

OWB goes at about 3:30.
IWB goes at about 2:00.

That's what works best for me with a .45 ACP Service.

Your actual mileage may vary.

TexicanKid · 05-14-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by familyman

2 oclock is uncomfortable for me, and probably anybody with a beer belly. Especially sitting down. Small of back works good for me because I have a very curved lower back. I could probably conceal a couple bricks back there without anyone knowing. But for ease of draw and comfort, I go with my supertuck at 4 oclock.

Supertuck against bare skin or against an T-shirt underneath?

(I live in Texas and it's hot.)

familyman · 05-14-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TexicanKid

Supertuck against bare skin or against an T-shirt underneath?

(I live in Texas and it's hot.)

I guess it depends on which you prefer: The sweat from leather on bare skin, or wearing an extra t-shirt when you're already too hot.

Joeywhat · 05-14-2008, 12:22 PM

I do 4 O'clock...I'm to fat for anything else. Go too far back and I look like a retard trying to scratch his back...too far up and my fat gut gets in the way.

Maybe I should lose some weight...

**Bycyclist** · 05-14-2008, 03:54 PM

I carry at about 1:30ish (barrel at about crease of leg) both 3" and 4" guns (1911s and XDs). Right holster is everything. With the Supertuck, you'll have to adjust the cant so muzzle forward in the most extreme setting, which should work well at 2 o'clock, especially with the XD9SC.

There are many benefits to that position, just make sure your trigger control is excellent.

**agalindo** · 05-14-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by familyman

2 oclock is uncomfortable for me, and probably anybody with a beer belly. Especially sitting down. Small of back works good for me because I have a very curved lower back. I could probably conceal a couple bricks back there without anyone knowing. But for ease of draw and comfort, I go with my supertuck at 4 oclock.

Yep, 2 oclock carry with my beer belly is pretty uncomfortable. Lefty here so 9oclock or 8oclock for me.

CC Packing Company · 05-14-2008, 04:36 PM

About 2:30 with my Service in a Supertuck, spare mag at 9:30. I'm also 5'10", about 285, so I ain't no twiggy!!!!

05-14-2008, 09:59 AM	#1
TexicanKid XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 393	Anyone carry 2'oclock? I find that the best way to conceal my XD9 SC appears to be either 2 o'clock or 10 o'clock (crossdraw). Of course, I'm using the slide holster that came with the XD Gear, and I've not tried this long-term yet. Anyone conceal carry either of those ways in an OWB holster? I'm thinking with the short barrel of the subcompact, it could be workable. Thoughts? (Or do I just need to cowboy up for an MTAC or SuperTuck and carry 4:00 like the rest?) __________________ XD9 Sub carried 2:00 Walking Cane (for style) "We have Law Pollution. Legislators continue to create and pass laws until they pile up and up and up like some giant garbage pile of obscure code, creating a legal minefield all should fear to tread."

05-14-2008, 10:02 AM	#2
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 17,604	I carry the same pistol IWB at 3:30, but several of my friends are trying to get me to try 2:00. I'll follow this thread to see what others have to say on the subject. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

05-14-2008, 10:18 AM	#3
familyman XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: On My Way! Posts: 46	2 oclock is uncomfortable for me, and probably anybody with a beer belly. Especially sitting down. Small of back works good for me because I have a very curved lower back. I could probably conceal a couple bricks back there without anyone knowing. But for ease of draw and comfort, I go with my supertuck at 4 oclock. __________________ "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson

05-14-2008, 10:23 AM	#4
NC Dave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,241	OWB goes at about 3:30. IWB goes at about 2:00. That's what works best for me with a .45 ACP Service. Your actual mileage may vary. __________________ David in Carolina ------------------------------------ Pet peeve and vocabulary tip for the day... "Alot" is a town in India. "A lot" is a considerable quantity or extent.

05-14-2008, 03:54 PM	#8
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,814	I carry at about 1:30ish (barrel at about crease of leg) both 3" and 4" guns (1911s and XDs). Right holster is everything. With the Supertuck, you'll have to adjust the cant so muzzle forward in the most extreme setting, which should work well at 2 o'clock, especially with the XD9SC. There are many benefits to that position, just make sure your trigger control is excellent. __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office ===============================================

05-14-2008, 12:22 PM	#7
Joeywhat XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ypsi, MI Posts: 894	I do 4 O'clock...I'm to fat for anything else. Go too far back and I look like a retard trying to scratch his back...too far up and my fat gut gets in the way. Maybe I should lose some weight...

05-14-2008, 04:36 PM	#10
CC Packing Company XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 42	About 2:30 with my Service in a Supertuck, spare mag at 9:30. I'm also 5'10", about 285, so I ain't no twiggy!!!! __________________ CC Packing Company Las Vegas, NV XD45 Service, Dark Earth Taurus Model 65 Remington 870 Wingmaster 3.5" Ithaca Model 51 Featherlight

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