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mcb · 02-19-2005, 04:39 PM

So I got the free XD-gear holster with my XD-40 Service and although the holster is very comfortable it is not very good for open carry as it is easily covered up by a jacket or even an untucked shirt. Since I don't have a CCP yet I need to be sure that the weapon is out in the open when I am hunting. I tried a thigh holster and found them too low as the weapon sort of flops around on my leg when I am walking. So I need something between a thigh holster and the high paddle holster. I would love to hear some suggestion.

Thanks
mcb

Jailer1J · 02-19-2005, 04:50 PM

Ducktape, cardboard, and a wire hanger maybe

02-19-2005, 05:14 PM

Just duct tape it to the center of your chest. Personally, I would never carry even in the open if I didn't have a CCL. Too much of a "grey area" there, and I wouldn't want to have to defend myself in court over it. When it comes down to it, it would be your word against an arresting officer's. Too much hassle for me.

Jailer1J · 02-19-2005, 06:24 PM

Good point and if you got caught with a ducktape holster you would risk losing all of your guns based on mental health issues.

XD BACKUP GUN · 02-19-2005, 09:53 PM

I have seen tactical thigh holsters that might be what you are lookign for....tryhttp://www.streichers.com

c22m22c · 02-20-2005, 08:22 AM

you could just put the fuzzy velcro on your gun...and the hard velcro on your chest...space age stuff, that velcro is.

in reality, safariland has some good holsters that should sit lower than the belt, but not necessarily on the thigh. they also make a pretty good thigh holster...although i'm not sure if they make it for the XD or not. i know bladetech makes a good thigh holster. ( i have one )

beyond this...i can't tell ya.

ichy_trigger · 02-20-2005, 06:47 PM

http://www.aspitactical.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=71015
I bought this thigh holster for my P229 for hiking and such and its VERY secure and well made. Its fully adjustable too so you can really sutomize the fit. Or you can try a kydex belt hoster.

kc8ykd · 02-22-2005, 11:55 AM

You arn't going to like the price probbably, but you might want to look at the Blade Tech DOH (it sits a bit lower than the belt line) as well as their other belt attachements which ride higher (paddle, tek-lok). Also, their thigh holster i've found, doesn't flop around like the cheap one i first bought for hunting. The blad-tech actually has a molded piece which serves as a backing to rest the holster against your thigh as well as nylon strech material in the straps that go around your thigh for a nice secure fit all the time.

http://www.pistol-gear.com/proddetail.php?prod=07H
http://tinyurl.com/484vk
http://tinyurl.com/4mod4

i'd recomend ordering thru pistol-gear.com if you are going to order blade-tech gear, the wait is significantly less than ordering direct.

02-19-2005, 04:39 PM	#1
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,076	Open carry hoster suggestion. So I got the free XD-gear holster with my XD-40 Service and although the holster is very comfortable it is not very good for open carry as it is easily covered up by a jacket or even an untucked shirt. Since I don't have a CCP yet I need to be sure that the weapon is out in the open when I am hunting. I tried a thigh holster and found them too low as the weapon sort of flops around on my leg when I am walking. So I need something between a thigh holster and the high paddle holster. I would love to hear some suggestion. Thanks mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

02-19-2005, 09:53 PM	#5
XD BACKUP GUN XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oak Grove,MN Posts: 1,720	I have seen tactical thigh holsters that might be what you are lookign for....tryhttp://www.streichers.com __________________ I carry 2 sometimes 3 guns....why not 4....that would be ostentatious. The person who carries more than 1 gun is not paranoid but prepared.

02-20-2005, 08:22 AM	#6
c22m22c XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: east coast Posts: 582	you could just put the fuzzy velcro on your gun...and the hard velcro on your chest...space age stuff, that velcro is. in reality, safariland has some good holsters that should sit lower than the belt, but not necessarily on the thigh. they also make a pretty good thigh holster...although i'm not sure if they make it for the XD or not. i know bladetech makes a good thigh holster. ( i have one ) beyond this...i can't tell ya. __________________ HK USP 9mm Fullsize HK USP 9mm Compact Springfield XD9 4\" and assorted other goodies.

02-20-2005, 06:47 PM	#7
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 8,016	http://www.aspitactical.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=71015 I bought this thigh holster for my P229 for hiking and such and its VERY secure and well made. Its fully adjustable too so you can really sutomize the fit. Or you can try a kydex belt hoster. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

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02-19-2005, 04:50 PM	#2
Jailer1J XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SD Posts: 28	Ducktape, cardboard, and a wire hanger maybe

02-19-2005, 05:14 PM	#3
BlenderWizard Guest Posts: n/a	Just duct tape it to the center of your chest. Personally, I would never carry even in the open if I didn't have a CCL. Too much of a "grey area" there, and I wouldn't want to have to defend myself in court over it. When it comes down to it, it would be your word against an arresting officer's. Too much hassle for me.

02-19-2005, 06:24 PM	#4
Jailer1J XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SD Posts: 28	Good point and if you got caught with a ducktape holster you would risk losing all of your guns based on mental health issues.

02-22-2005, 11:55 AM	#8
kc8ykd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 188	You arn't going to like the price probbably, but you might want to look at the Blade Tech DOH (it sits a bit lower than the belt line) as well as their other belt attachements which ride higher (paddle, tek-lok). Also, their thigh holster i've found, doesn't flop around like the cheap one i first bought for hunting. The blad-tech actually has a molded piece which serves as a backing to rest the holster against your thigh as well as nylon strech material in the straps that go around your thigh for a nice secure fit all the time. http://www.pistol-gear.com/proddetail.php?prod=07H http://tinyurl.com/484vk http://tinyurl.com/4mod4 i'd recomend ordering thru pistol-gear.com if you are going to order blade-tech gear, the wait is significantly less than ordering direct.