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Chaplain · 06-08-2006, 03:22 PM

I bought an XD Gear polymer holster today at my local pawn shop. Even though the tension is adjustable, it's still next to impossible to draw. I've adjusted the tension--other than that, any suggestion on how to make this thing work?

danp · 06-08-2006, 03:40 PM

Your draw has to be pretty much straight up until the muzzle is clear. Other than that, keep unscrewing the tension screw. Mine is most of the way out to get the draw how I like it.

Boricua · 06-08-2006, 05:51 PM

I don't know which one you have but mine came with what looked like a slide holster. I did loosen the screw up and it pulls easy. If you got the paddle one it is a lot bigger, holster covers more of the pistol, mine just covers the trigger area. You might try to take the screw out completely and try that.

Chaplain · 06-09-2006, 12:33 AM

Thanks for the ideas--I'll give them a whirl!

malkore · 06-09-2006, 02:01 PM

mines tight too...been thinking about leaving it sit in my car all day (just the holster) then putting the gun in there and seeing if it warps the plastic a little better. right now that tension screw has to be wide open before the thing draws decently...seems really tight on the trigger guard.

The Knight Of Light · 06-09-2006, 02:25 PM

I HATE THAT HOLSTER!!. My friend had one with his XD40 and I tried it. Horible!! Aweful!!! Might as well get a fobus and add some more plastic to it. You know just enough to hold the gun in a way to never-ever-ever-ever get it to come out EVERRRRR!!!! I got a Blade-Tech.

WyoXD · 06-10-2006, 07:31 PM

Throw it in a drawer and buy a Blade-Tech

(only took me about 5 or 6 holsters to make that decision)

murphyslaw · 06-10-2006, 10:10 PM

man I just dont get why people hate this thing so much I use my xd gear belt holster 4days a week for duty, and 90% or the time while not on duty. and have not one problem with it, I dont know mabey im just not as fussy about it. I had to qualify not only with shooting but also drawing the weapon.

Chaplain · 06-15-2006, 10:59 PM

I was talking to a friend of mine today who had the same problem with a Fobus holster he had. Someone suggested he heat up the holster with a heat gun and wedge a few quarters in the seam near the tension screw. He didn't have a heat gun, so he just left the quarters in for a few weeks and it seemed to do the trick.

I admit I haven't tried it yet, but I think I'm going to combine a few suggestions. I think I'll wedge the quarters in the seem and leave it on the dash board of my truck in the sun for a few days and seem if that does the trick.

If not, I'm putting it on Ebay! I'll keep you posted.

djturnz · 06-16-2006, 01:11 PM

I'll give somebody $5 plus shipping for their XDgear holster if they don't want it. I'd buy the mag carrier too.

06-08-2006, 03:22 PM	#1
Chaplain XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southeast Alabama Posts: 22	XD GEAR HOLSTER I bought an XD Gear polymer holster today at my local pawn shop. Even though the tension is adjustable, it's still next to impossible to draw. I've adjusted the tension--other than that, any suggestion on how to make this thing work? __________________ \"Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.\" Psa. 144:1

06-08-2006, 03:40 PM	#2
danp XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,545	Your draw has to be pretty much straight up until the muzzle is clear. Other than that, keep unscrewing the tension screw. Mine is most of the way out to get the draw how I like it. __________________ God made cops so that firefighters could have heros too. "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Nietzche

06-08-2006, 05:51 PM	#3
Boricua XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 790	I don't know which one you have but mine came with what looked like a slide holster. I did loosen the screw up and it pulls easy. If you got the paddle one it is a lot bigger, holster covers more of the pistol, mine just covers the trigger area. You might try to take the screw out completely and try that. __________________ Make a decision not an emotion!

06-09-2006, 12:33 AM	#4
Chaplain XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southeast Alabama Posts: 22	Thanks Thanks for the ideas--I'll give them a whirl! __________________ \"Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.\" Psa. 144:1

06-09-2006, 02:25 PM	#6
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,873 Blog Entries: 13	I HATE THAT HOLSTER!!. My friend had one with his XD40 and I tried it. Horible!! Aweful!!! Might as well get a fobus and add some more plastic to it. You know just enough to hold the gun in a way to never-ever-ever-ever get it to come out EVERRRRR!!!! I got a Blade-Tech. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

06-09-2006, 02:01 PM	#5
malkore XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: eastern Nebraska Posts: 646	mines tight too...been thinking about leaving it sit in my car all day (just the holster) then putting the gun in there and seeing if it warps the plastic a little better. right now that tension screw has to be wide open before the thing draws decently...seems really tight on the trigger guard.

06-10-2006, 07:31 PM	#7
WyoXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Laramie, Wy Posts: 313	Throw it in a drawer and buy a Blade-Tech (only took me about 5 or 6 holsters to make that decision)

06-10-2006, 10:10 PM	#8
murphyslaw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 305	man I just dont get why people hate this thing so much I use my xd gear belt holster 4days a week for duty, and 90% or the time while not on duty. and have not one problem with it, I dont know mabey im just not as fussy about it. I had to qualify not only with shooting but also drawing the weapon. __________________ Because you can read this thank a teacher, because its in English thank a soldier. The chain of command. Is a 3/8" chain I beat you with till you realize I'M IN COMMAND. XD45acp service rem 870 exp super mag 12ga enfield 303 mark1 no3 Springfield30.06 Bushy Ar-15 .223 marlin .22lr(no not a 10\22, but has silencer, expanded round tube, lightened trigger, and more) www.opencarry.org www.alaska4x4network.com http://concealedcampus.org/index.htm

06-15-2006, 10:59 PM	#9
Chaplain XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southeast Alabama Posts: 22	Remedy? I was talking to a friend of mine today who had the same problem with a Fobus holster he had. Someone suggested he heat up the holster with a heat gun and wedge a few quarters in the seam near the tension screw. He didn't have a heat gun, so he just left the quarters in for a few weeks and it seemed to do the trick. I admit I haven't tried it yet, but I think I'm going to combine a few suggestions. I think I'll wedge the quarters in the seem and leave it on the dash board of my truck in the sun for a few days and seem if that does the trick. If not, I'm putting it on Ebay! I'll keep you posted. __________________ \"Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.\" Psa. 144:1

06-16-2006, 01:11 PM	#10
djturnz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA Posts: 255	I'll give somebody $5 plus shipping for their XDgear holster if they don't want it. I'd buy the mag carrier too. __________________ From Pennsylvania? Check out http://www.pafoa.org/forum/ tell em djturnz sent ya. XD9 SC Black Polished Barrel hood and Muzzle XD45 Compact - Tactical in FDE

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