XD .40 Service...How concealable? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

DCSOXD40 · 08-29-2008, 03:33 PM

Okay, so I have an XD .40 Service model. I have had it for about a year and love it. I am going to get my CCW soon and was wondering about how concealable it is. I am about 5'10", 250 lbs. if that helps. Is it possible for me to carry this concealed or should I trade for a sub-compact? Now, I would love to have both but I am LEO so money is a factor.

Lemme know what you guys think?

RogueXD · 08-29-2008, 03:51 PM

Since I am in the same boat with the same 40. I would like to add my opinion. The winter time its in my shoulder holster (generic) and I the summer, I use a fanny pak. I am 6'2" @ 240 (trying to loose a little). I have tried different (what I call hip huggers) and I just can't find anything I like. With my current carry method, I have not had a problem... Since I have big hands, I didn't like the SC styles, so I bought the service 40. love it!!

**agalindo** · 08-29-2008, 04:00 PM

I'm 5'6" and 180lbs, I carry my XD40 service IWB and haven't have any problems concealing it. Alpine Tx can be pretty hot in the summer, I just wear loose Tshirt or Polo type shirt. Dark colors help with printing. If there is a slight bulge noticeable on some tighter shirts people will think it's a cell phone. The wife can't tell when I'm carrying unless she bumps up against my hip or something.

**Dave Starr** · 08-29-2008, 04:02 PM

I'm 5'11", 200 lbs & carry my 45 tactical concealed in a Supertuck - no problems at all.

**mhillsing23** · 08-29-2008, 04:04 PM

It is possible to conceal the Service, but it is much easier to conceal a SC. Since you already have the Service, stick with it and try it out. That way you will know if it works for you and if not, you can always consider the SC then.

CC Packing Company · 08-29-2008, 04:14 PM

I'm 5'10", 290, and I carry a 45 Service in a Supertuck. I wear one of those moisture-wicking T-shirts tucked in with a loose button-up or polo over it. Haven't been "made" yet.

jtprevatte · 08-29-2008, 07:48 PM

I have the 9mm service and carry it. I have a holster made by DM Bullard which I love! It is dual clip which makes a difference. I also tried a high noon "tuckable" and thought it was great until I tried the dual clip.

Shirt untucked...I can make it invisable.......

IndianaJones · 08-29-2008, 08:06 PM

I have an XD .40 Service model and use a IWB Crossbreed Qwikclip holster.

CrossBreed Holsters, Innovative holsters for concealed carry-1911-Glock-HK-Sig-Taurus-Kimber-Springfield-Colt-XD

plant.one · 08-29-2008, 08:09 PM

i have a xd40 service (4") that i carry as my daily right now. Im 5'10 and 210-215 depending what i have for lunch that day :P

i carry IWB w/ no holster and have yet to be 'made' yet. I typically wear tshirts and polo shirts, or a tucked in t/ with a button down worn loose. I was at gander mountain tonight looking (and fondling) the p22's and mentioned that i was considering it as a plinker and possible backup weapon.. so he shows me the khar 9mm. I told him i wasnt interested in a 9 really since i have a .40 thats my carry weapon and i didnt want another caliber in my colleciton. He says 'well here.. try and tuck this' 'sorry man.. no can do, would expose my carry weapon, dont wanna get booted from the store' much to his chagrin as he had no idea. This was after i had him remove a xd 40 service so i could do a real side by side size comparison with the p22 for grip and such.

long story short... losing some of the size of the grip for conceal would be handy, but the barrel length is no issue for me. it barely prints.

here's a few pics of my 40 service carried wearing a white shirt so the print shows as heavy as its going to.

hth

Kable · 08-29-2008, 11:07 PM

I carry the XDm .40 in a Supertuck and I havn't had any problems concealing it, just have to make sure not to bend over. I am 5'11" and 140 lbs if that helps

08-29-2008, 03:33 PM	#1
DCSOXD40 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 717	XD .40 Service...How concealable? Okay, so I have an XD .40 Service model. I have had it for about a year and love it. I am going to get my CCW soon and was wondering about how concealable it is. I am about 5'10", 250 lbs. if that helps. Is it possible for me to carry this concealed or should I trade for a sub-compact? Now, I would love to have both but I am LEO so money is a factor. Lemme know what you guys think? __________________ Deputy C. Rickman How much wood could a Woodchuck chuck if a Woodchuck could Chuck Norris? ALL OF IT!

08-29-2008, 03:51 PM	#2
RogueXD XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: S. Oregon Posts: 4,756	Since I am in the same boat with the same 40. I would like to add my opinion. The winter time its in my shoulder holster (generic) and I the summer, I use a fanny pak. I am 6'2" @ 240 (trying to loose a little). I have tried different (what I call hip huggers) and I just can't find anything I like. With my current carry method, I have not had a problem... Since I have big hands, I didn't like the SC styles, so I bought the service 40. love it!! __________________ Protect yourself at all times...

08-29-2008, 04:02 PM	#4
Dave Starr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Flint, Michigan Posts: 582	I'm 5'11", 200 lbs & carry my 45 tactical concealed in a Supertuck - no problems at all. __________________ Paddle faster; I hear banjos. Just when I think I've got things figured out, I regain consciousness. Speak softly and carry a loaded 45.

08-29-2008, 04:04 PM	#5
mhillsing23 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 3,169	It is possible to conceal the Service, but it is much easier to conceal a SC. Since you already have the Service, stick with it and try it out. That way you will know if it works for you and if not, you can always consider the SC then. __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

08-29-2008, 04:14 PM	#6
CC Packing Company XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 100	I'm 5'10", 290, and I carry a 45 Service in a Supertuck. I wear one of those moisture-wicking T-shirts tucked in with a loose button-up or polo over it. Haven't been "made" yet. __________________ CC Packing Company Las Vegas, NV XD45 Service, Dark Earth Taurus Model 65 Remington 870 Wingmaster 3.5" Ithaca Model 51 Featherlight

08-29-2008, 07:48 PM	#7
jtprevatte XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 671	I have the 9mm service and carry it. I have a holster made by DM Bullard which I love! It is dual clip which makes a difference. I also tried a high noon "tuckable" and thought it was great until I tried the dual clip. Shirt untucked...I can make it invisable....... __________________ Why do I carry a gun? Have you picked up a cop lately? Man, they eat A LOT of doughnuts....and whew...they are heavy. Wanna XD with me? LOL If this thing turns bad and you have to point your prayer rug to the east, don't blame me...I voted for McCain.... Visit my website www.jtprevatte.com for all your NC real estate needs..LOL

08-29-2008, 08:06 PM	#8
IndianaJones XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Howard County, Indiana Posts: 785	I have an XD .40 Service model and use a IWB Crossbreed Qwikclip holster. CrossBreed Holsters, Innovative holsters for concealed carry-1911-Glock-HK-Sig-Taurus-Kimber-Springfield-Colt-XD __________________ http://video.google.com/url?docid=-1...BGtholoYBTeguw

08-29-2008, 08:09 PM	#9
plant.one XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N42°30.02022, W083°21.52344 MI Posts: 345	i have a xd40 service (4") that i carry as my daily right now. Im 5'10 and 210-215 depending what i have for lunch that day :P i carry IWB w/ no holster and have yet to be 'made' yet. I typically wear tshirts and polo shirts, or a tucked in t/ with a button down worn loose. I was at gander mountain tonight looking (and fondling) the p22's and mentioned that i was considering it as a plinker and possible backup weapon.. so he shows me the khar 9mm. I told him i wasnt interested in a 9 really since i have a .40 thats my carry weapon and i didnt want another caliber in my colleciton. He says 'well here.. try and tuck this' 'sorry man.. no can do, would expose my carry weapon, dont wanna get booted from the store' much to his chagrin as he had no idea. This was after i had him remove a xd 40 service so i could do a real side by side size comparison with the p22 for grip and such. long story short... losing some of the size of the grip for conceal would be handy, but the barrel length is no issue for me. it barely prints. here's a few pics of my 40 service carried wearing a white shirt so the print shows as heavy as its going to. hth

08-29-2008, 11:07 PM	#10
Kable XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 686	I carry the XDm .40 in a Supertuck and I havn't had any problems concealing it, just have to make sure not to bend over. I am 5'11" and 140 lbs if that helps

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