A noob to CCW looking for the correct holster... - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

thebigwelsh · 01-20-2007, 06:16 AM

Well i purchased my xd without a thought of getting my CCW, but after reading the post on here about the guy being killed and his girlfriend being raped for 4 days i decided i should get it. Problem being My pistol is a 5" .45 . Which holster would be the best to conceal this weapon. Im a larger guy standing at 6'7 260 just for some extra info. Would the super tuck be best.

ON a side note, what type of holster system do you guys have in your vehicles? I was thinking of some type of "pocket" holster stuffed between the seats wioth the pistol in it. thanks for the info guys.

D_Fence · 01-20-2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thebigwelsh

I was thinking of some type of "pocket" holster stuffed between the seats wioth the pistol in it. thanks for the info guys.

Use the site below to check your state law on CCW in a vehicle. What you describe may not be legal.

www.packing.org

thebigwelsh · 01-20-2007, 06:37 AM

hmmm well i havnt looked into it specifically, nor have i taken my class yet (schedualed for the 27th) but i personally know of 2 friends that carry in the center consoul of thier truck.

strongarm73 · 01-20-2007, 07:11 AM

even at your size (I'm 6'2; 265)....a 5" is going to be way too hard to conceal. A jacket or coat would cover it in a pancake UNTIL you bend over, get ot of the car, etc, etc...trust me

Forget about small of the back...crossing the spinal cord/half of your body with a loaded gun everytime you holster/unholster is a bad idea, not too mention a weak position to put your arm into in order to draw....oh, and back/spinal cord injury if you slip and bust your arse.

A 5" in an IWB would be way too uncomfortable...

You need to look into getting an xd/sc....A) if you wear boots a lot, get an uncle mikes sidekick or a inside the pants holster and it will snug inside the boot well; B)IWB is pretty comfortable with an sc; C) An sc fits nicely into a cargo pocket (pants or shorts in your/my size

Hope this helps...I got my ccw a few years ago when my girlfriend (now fiancee) 'aquired' the admiration of a stalker....nice, eh?

good luck!

D_Fence · 01-20-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by thebigwelsh

i personally know of 2 friends that carry in the center consoul of thier truck.

Some states do not consider the center console to be the same as your glove box or the same as a plain view container some states allow you to have on your passenger seat.

Be sure to ask during your class. I looked at the website I suggested above for Michigan, and it didn't seem as clear as it is for other states I've researched.

Any Michigan folks know the car carry laws for certain and can provide links?

Trace · 01-20-2007, 07:36 AM

Either the Super Tuck by Cross Breed or the C-TAC made by CompTac would be good. I think Miguel conceals his .45 Tactical in a Super Tuck.

Trace · 01-20-2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by strongarm73

even at your size (I'm 6'2; 265)....a 5" is going to be way too hard to conceal. A jacket or coat would cover it in a pancake UNTIL you bend over, get ot of the car, etc, etc...trust me

Forget about small of the back...crossing the spinal cord/half of your body with a loaded gun everytime you holster/unholster is a bad idea, not too mention a weak position to put your arm into in order to draw....oh, and back/spinal cord injury if you slip and bust your arse.

A 5" in an IWB would be way too uncomfortable...

You need to look into getting an xd/sc....A) if you wear boots a lot, get an uncle mikes sidekick or a inside the pants holster and it will snug inside the boot well; B)IWB is pretty comfortable with an sc; C) An sc fits nicely into a cargo pocket (pants or shorts in your/my size

Hope this helps...I got my ccw a few years ago when my girlfriend (now fiancee) 'aquired' the admiration of a stalker....nice, eh?

good luck!

I beg to differ with all your points. There are a few folks here that carry 5" weapons IWB without any problems. Granted, everyone is different, and everyone has a different pain tolerance. Therefore, his comfort level may not be affected by IWB carry of that weapon.
I used to carry my HK MK23 IWB before my XD45 Service. Everyone knows how big THAT gun is.

I do, however, agree with your opinion of SOB carry. Not a good option in my opinion. Not so much for the falling on your butt, but rather if you have to sit for long periods of time. I carried SOB for a while, and that is what bothered me the most.

anhiciano · 01-20-2007, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by thebigwelsh

Im a larger guy standing at 6'7 260

Don`t worry about BGs anymore...you are HUGE!!!...why dont you play some basketball instead

thebigwelsh · 01-20-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by anhiciano

Don`t worry about BGs anymore...you are HUGE!!!...why dont you play some basketball instead

haha because im too damn clumsy.

Also some verication on the ppistol carry in the vehicle would be appreciated. I looked aroudn on the webfor awhile before giving up. Every law i find refers to a non-ccw holder tranporating a firearm. It states clearly that a non-ccw holder can at no time possess a loaded firearm in the vehicle.

Miguel · 01-20-2007, 09:20 AM

A 5"45ACP hides easily.

01-20-2007, 06:16 AM	#1
thebigwelsh XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southwest MI Posts: 48	A noob to CCW looking for the correct holster... Well i purchased my xd without a thought of getting my CCW, but after reading the post on here about the guy being killed and his girlfriend being raped for 4 days i decided i should get it. Problem being My pistol is a 5" .45 . Which holster would be the best to conceal this weapon. Im a larger guy standing at 6'7 260 just for some extra info. Would the super tuck be best. ON a side note, what type of holster system do you guys have in your vehicles? I was thinking of some type of "pocket" holster stuffed between the seats wioth the pistol in it. thanks for the info guys.

01-20-2007, 07:36 AM	#6
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	Either the Super Tuck by Cross Breed or the C-TAC made by CompTac would be good. I think Miguel conceals his .45 Tactical in a Super Tuck. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

01-20-2007, 09:20 AM	#10
Miguel XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,869	A 5"45ACP hides easily. __________________ Miguel Enjoying my XD .45ACP Tactical. need to break in my 870, and my wife's XDSC9. I carry my XD45 ACP Tactical, in a SuperTuck from CB. Very comfortable, easy to hide, easy to draw, and easy to reholster. Looking for an HDR*, either an AR-180B, or Kel-Tec FBR. HDR, Homeland Defense Rifle

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01-20-2007, 06:37 AM	#3
thebigwelsh XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southwest MI Posts: 48	hmmm well i havnt looked into it specifically, nor have i taken my class yet (schedualed for the 27th) but i personally know of 2 friends that carry in the center consoul of thier truck.

01-20-2007, 07:11 AM	#4
strongarm73 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 85	even at your size (I'm 6'2; 265)....a 5" is going to be way too hard to conceal. A jacket or coat would cover it in a pancake UNTIL you bend over, get ot of the car, etc, etc...trust me Forget about small of the back...crossing the spinal cord/half of your body with a loaded gun everytime you holster/unholster is a bad idea, not too mention a weak position to put your arm into in order to draw....oh, and back/spinal cord injury if you slip and bust your arse. A 5" in an IWB would be way too uncomfortable... You need to look into getting an xd/sc....A) if you wear boots a lot, get an uncle mikes sidekick or a inside the pants holster and it will snug inside the boot well; B)IWB is pretty comfortable with an sc; C) An sc fits nicely into a cargo pocket (pants or shorts in your/my size Hope this helps...I got my ccw a few years ago when my girlfriend (now fiancee) 'aquired' the admiration of a stalker....nice, eh? good luck!