Holster Question

[Lnd Svyr]

I am done searching. No luck. Yet.

I have seen holsters on TV and in movies that do NOT require a belt. I am not a belt person. I keep my leatherman in my pocket and if it wears a hole in my pants so what? I really, really do not like belts. Hence my problem. The holster that came with my XD-9 uses a belt. All the websites sell holsters that require belts. Does anyone know of holsters that have a simple, open-ended clip (not a loop) that just slips over the waistband (akin to a clip on a walkie talkie). I am not looking to do any fastdraws and do not care if I have to hold the holster with my weak hand while drawing. Also, I am not looking to carry it inside my waistband. I would like the same for magazine holders, if possible.

I would have thought finding one would have been a simple matter. Boy, was I wrong.

Thanks.

On edit:

Definitely do not want something that mounts to the XD itself (clipdraw?).

[1911Alex]

I have never seen any...

The closest I've seen are the metal clips you can put on mini pistols to clip in your pockets.

I guess some people would wear paddle holsters without a belt... but don't be surprised when you see them draw the pistol AND the holster together...

In my opinion, and experience, a solid, well made belt is as, if not even more, important as a good holster.

Wearing a heavy pistol without a belt is a bit like building a penthouse on muddy ground without foundations.

If you don't wear a good belt in competitions, people don't only frown at you, they ask you to please get proper gear before going on with the match.

I hope this helps,

Alex.

[RonS]

You don't have many options.

Wear a shoulder holster, this worked for a co worker of mine who had kidney surgery and could not tolerate a belt due to the scarring and resulting pain and tenderness.

A belly band holster.

A very small, light gun in your pocket or an ankle holster.

One of those holsters in the gun magazine ads, like a jock strap for the gun. I can't remember the brand.

A day planner holster or man purse.

Learn to like belts. Really the best option. Buy quality and spend extra for one cut on a contour so you won't have to break it in.

[IndianaJones]

i dont know if the ClipDraw would work or not. www.clipdraw.com

[CPWilliams]

Federal Holsterworks makes a holster that has a clip that will clip on you waist band. It also has a slot for an extra magazine on the front. Uncle Mikes makes the same thing. The Uncle Mikes brand is about $5 more. I bought my holster from Academy for $15 (Federal Holsterworks).

FEDERAL HOLSTERWORKS


UNCLE MIKES

[Tango Sierra]

Originally Posted by Lnd Svyr

I am not looking to do any fastdraws and do not care if I have to hold the holster with my weak hand while drawing.

Then you will be violating one of the most important rules of safety by sweeping a part of your body with the muzzle.

[JayinAZ]

I don't see how you can carry a pistol on your waist without a belt, your pants will fall down. And if your pants are tight enough to hold up a gun without falling down, how is that any more comfortable than a good belt? Or do you wear suspenders?

[Exmasonite]

Originally Posted by JayinAZ

I don't see how you can carry a pistol on your waist without a belt, your pants will fall down. And if your pants are tight enough to hold up a gun without falling down, how is that any more comfortable than a good belt? Or do you wear suspenders?

i have something similar to those holsters above... i mostly agree with Jay on this plus the other thing to consider is that WITHOUT a belt, the clips on those holsters stick out like a sore thumb. Even with a belt, my number one complaint about the holster is the clip. i have a texas heritage now so that's pretty much all i use but if i had to use one of those, i'd look into trimming or altering the clip.

[M2XD]

Originally Posted by CPWilliams

The Uncle Mikes brand is about $5 more...

That's the ambidextrous holster I have for my XD-45 ACP, and it works great! What you don't see here is the metal clip that can be used on either side of the holster, which will clip to the waistband of your pants either inside or out (concealed or open). Also, the straps that hold the gun in the holster are removable, I chose not to use them as it holds my XD snug enough for me, and I find I can draw it quicker and quieter without the straps. About $21.95 at Sportsman's Warehouse. I either carry an extra clip or my SureFire 6P in the front.

Cheers! M2

[jeff221]

For summertime, for shorts and such, a Thunderwear Holster works well. But, it requires some planning to put it on BEFORE your other cloths.

http://www.thunderwear.com/holsters.asp