XD Gear

[ThatSickRip]

I agree with going with the essential package. I would use the extra money for another magazine or ammo .

[hspratt3]

All i can say is left or right the holster that comes with the kit is no good for daily carry. Maybe for use when your at the range , but thats just my $.02

[poolecw]

Hey guys, thanks for the info. I was leaning towards the Essentials package and you helped re-affirm my thoughts. I plan to get the crossbreed supertuck for concealed carry.

[809]

I am a lefty also. When I bought my XD9 I called SA and asked about a holster and they shipped me a paddle holster the same week free of charge. You can't beat that. There are better holsters out there, but for free you can't beat the price.

[SouthernSaltine]

Originally Posted by tcanthonyii

Go with out. Get your self a real clip loader and a good holster. I too thought it was cool then I got the gun. The clip holder is kinda cool but really not necessary.

T.C.

Originally Posted by poolecw

Hey Guys,

First of all, I'm new to the board, so hello from north west Georgia.

I have been researching, reading, window shopping, and then more researching on my next handgun purchase. I have it narrowed down to the XD subcompact or 4" service model in .40cal. Looking online (0n bud's), they have either of these for $439 in the Essential package...meaning, cheap box, two clips, manual, and bore brush. On the other hand, they have the package with the XD Gear for $470 (for either of these models).

For this price, I feel that it is worth it to opt up to the $470 package with the XD Gear. However, I am left handed and the holster appears to be made for a right hand carry. I have read all over Sprinfield's website and can find nothing about getting the holster in a left hand version.


Surely, one of you guys has to be a lefty and ran into this situation before.....

Any imput??

Welcome from Nashville. No one else said it so here goes. I have never seen a XD come with a Clip or a Clip loader?!? JUST BUSTING YOUR BALLS!! As for the left handed holster you can call Springfield and they will send you a left hand PADDLE HOLSTER for FREE. The one that comes with the kit ,you are correct IS a Right hand BELT LOOP style holster, which kinda sucks. The left hand paddle holster is pretty nice if you are a lefty. They come in real handy for range use. Have a good one..

Oh and.........

[ElrodCod]

I'd pass on the "free" tupperware. Suitable for range use at best.

[Reyort]

Get the essentials and a good mag loader. The only thing I use is the mag loader. The holster I have used a few times at the range, but the magazine holder I have never ever used.

Rey

[MichaelHC]

Originally Posted by IADC43

+1
the holster is not all that great. The mag loader is awkward, but usable and the mag holder is big.

This, exactly.