Help out the new guy!This is a discussion on Help out the new guy! within the General SA-XD/XD(M) Talk forums, part of the XD Talk category; First let me start by saying hi to everyone on the forums. I'm not new to shooting handguns on the range but I am officially ...
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03-09-2012, 02:43 AM
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Help out the new guy!
First let me start by saying hi to everyone on the forums. I'm not new to shooting handguns on the range but I am officially the new owner of a XD(M) 9mm 4.5". I have a few questions and wasn't sure where to post them all at once.
1. I'm Looking for a comfortable concealed carry holster, that will work for a bigger guy. Any suggestions?
2. Also any recommendations on night sights?
3. Lastly what's everyones opinion on duracoating a new guy? Is it going to look like crap later on in the life of the gun that's an everyday carry gun? Would I be better off leaving the gun as is?
Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.
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I have taken the class and I do have my concealed carry permit. So I would like to find a good holster ASAP. Thanks again.
~TMoneyXDm (Taylor)~
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03-09-2012, 02:47 AM
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1. Check out Don Hume at gunnersalley.com or Tennessee Holster Company
2. Shoot the gun plain, then shop around for sights
3. I would at least break it in before duracoating, and don't send it off if its your only defensive weapon
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03-09-2012, 03:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TMoneyXDm
First let me start by saying hi to everyone on the forums. I'm not new to shooting handguns on the range but I am officially the new owner of a XD(M) 9mm 4.5". I have a few questions and wasn't sure where to post them all at once.
1. I'm Looking for a comfortable concealed carry holster, that will work for a bigger guy. Any suggestions?
2. Also any recommendations on night sights?
3. Lastly what's everyones opinion on duracoating a new guy? Is it going to look like crap later on in the life of the gun that's an everyday carry gun? Would I be better off leaving the gun as is?
Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.
P.S.
I have taken the class and I do have my concealed carry permit. So I would like to find a good holster ASAP. Thanks again.
~TMoneyXDm (Taylor)~
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1. CrossBreed Supertucks are great! AND they are a sponsor of these forums.
2. Plenty of information on night sights in the Forums if you search around, you'll find it.
3. The factory coating on the XD/XDm is sufficient.
Congrats on your purchase and good-on-you for exercising your 2A rights!
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03-09-2012, 07:12 AM
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Welcome to the forum, from S.E. Wisconsin. I know they are not a sponsor, but I use an Old Faithfull Holster.
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03-09-2012, 07:14 AM
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I carry a 4.5 XDm 40 in an oldfaithfulholster.com that was a DIY kit. Pretty simple to put together with pre-moulded Xydex (and under $40 for horsehide!). I like the gun to have more of the plastic covering it, so I cut it a fair amount less than most commercial holsters. It's simple to trim.
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03-09-2012, 07:17 AM
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Welcome TMoney, to the Forum from Texas! 
Take a look here at what our own resident Smith writes about night sights. Pretty much in a nutshell.
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03-09-2012, 10:18 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
I love my Crossbreed Holster
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03-09-2012, 10:24 AM
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I just bought a Blackhawk Serpa CQC off eBay this week. I should have it waiting for me when I get home today.
I'll let you know how it fits.
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03-09-2012, 10:31 AM
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Welcome from Ohio!
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03-09-2012, 05:17 PM
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Thanks everyone. I probably wont duracoat it. I will be checking out all my options for holsters. I will have to check around the forums for opinions on sights also. Thanks for all the help and all the help to come.
~TMoneyXDm (Taylor)~
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