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hillbilly_hippo · 05-01-2006, 04:22 PM

Howdy all

Just recieved my Don Hume 715M IWB holster, left hand model. Its my first concealment holster. This far, I'm pretty impressed by this inexpensive holster. The holster fits my XD 40 service very tightly, but I expect that it will loosen over time. It is quite concealable, but I haven't tried it in a real world situation just yet. I've just worn it around my house.
I'll update as soon as it breaks in a little more.

sjp2452 · 05-01-2006, 04:45 PM

I had one and sold it. Before doing so I wrapped my gun in a dish towel & crammed it in, left it overnight a couple times. For me reholstering was kind a bear, but YMMV. Good luck with it!

hillbilly_hippo · 05-01-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sjp2452

I had one and sold it. Before doing so I wrapped my gun in a dish towel & crammed it in, left it overnight a couple times. For me reholstering was kind a bear, but YMMV. Good luck with it!

I'm certainly going to try the dishtowl or wax paper trick to stretch the leather. Hell, I pulled the whole thing out when I tried to draw (unloaded). That leather is quite tight.

Damon · 05-01-2006, 05:02 PM

Try wrapping the gun in the plastic bag the holster came in, put the gun in the holster and let it sit overnight.

That has worked great with the 3 Don Hume holsters I've had.

hillbilly_hippo · 05-01-2006, 08:00 PM

Well, after stretching out the leather a bit, it draws a bit easier. Wore it around the house quite a bit, then went out on the town. First time actually carrying anywhere, was a little weird, but nothing spectacular. That'll change with time. Found that I'm going to need to find a new carry position, sitting in a car with this thing is quite uncomfortable. Maybe I'll move it forward a bit. I canted the holster forward, it held just fine. Concealed just fine as well with a t-shirt and light jacket. It would conceal just fine with only a t-shirt, but it's damn cold over here right now.

More to come.

hillbilly_hippo · 05-08-2006, 08:38 PM

Quick update-

Been carrying for a while now, this holster works pretty well, although it lacks somewhat in adjustability. I'll be keeping this one until I've got the spare $$$ for something that is adjustable, like a CTAC.

05-01-2006, 04:22 PM	#1
hillbilly_hippo XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 94	Just recieved Don Hume 715M from Pistol Gear Howdy all Just recieved my Don Hume 715M IWB holster, left hand model. Its my first concealment holster. This far, I'm pretty impressed by this inexpensive holster. The holster fits my XD 40 service very tightly, but I expect that it will loosen over time. It is quite concealable, but I haven't tried it in a real world situation just yet. I've just worn it around my house. I'll update as soon as it breaks in a little more.

05-01-2006, 04:45 PM	#2
sjp2452 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land 'o Lakes, MN Posts: 1,014	I had one and sold it. Before doing so I wrapped my gun in a dish towel & crammed it in, left it overnight a couple times. For me reholstering was kind a bear, but YMMV. Good luck with it! __________________ ********************************* "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"

05-01-2006, 05:02 PM	#4
Damon XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 354	Try wrapping the gun in the plastic bag the holster came in, put the gun in the holster and let it sit overnight. That has worked great with the 3 Don Hume holsters I've had. __________________ XD-9 Service TruGlo TFO Sights Don's Guide Rod Canyon Creek Trigger Job Canyon Creek Fusion Slide Finish Firearms Academy of Seattle FAS-2 x2 Graduate Firearms Academy of Seattle FAS-4 x2 Graduate

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05-01-2006, 08:00 PM	#5
hillbilly_hippo XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 94	Well, after stretching out the leather a bit, it draws a bit easier. Wore it around the house quite a bit, then went out on the town. First time actually carrying anywhere, was a little weird, but nothing spectacular. That'll change with time. Found that I'm going to need to find a new carry position, sitting in a car with this thing is quite uncomfortable. Maybe I'll move it forward a bit. I canted the holster forward, it held just fine. Concealed just fine as well with a t-shirt and light jacket. It would conceal just fine with only a t-shirt, but it's damn cold over here right now. More to come.

05-08-2006, 08:38 PM	#6
hillbilly_hippo XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 94	Quick update- Been carrying for a while now, this holster works pretty well, although it lacks somewhat in adjustability. I'll be keeping this one until I've got the spare $$$ for something that is adjustable, like a CTAC.