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jtkratzer · 06-22-2007, 02:18 PM

Anyone have any recommendations on where to go to try out different holsters? It's great to got o a website and see 500 different holsters that will work with my gun...but it'd be nice to see how they fit and what not. Of the local shops I've been to, I've only found one holster that's made for the XD45. I either need a list of holsters made for other guns that also work for the XD45 or a list of places to go to try on/out holsters.

jeff221 · 06-22-2007, 02:47 PM

Holsters are always a crap shoot. I ussually end up buying, trying, and if it doesn't work selling on Ebay and eating the 20% cost... But, it can get expensive.

Prime example: http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthr...735#post610735

Maybe you just need to follow me around and pick up my scraps at 75% cost, then resell at a profit.

lance22 · 06-23-2007, 08:24 AM

Yeah, kind of a crap shoot ... though it's less of a crap shoot if you buy top shelf stuff from a custom maker.

I once bought a leather holster from custom maker and I was mad that it was way too fat and big ... but guess what? That is now my favorite camping / hunting holster - perfect for the job - it's just not good for what I originally intended it for.

I bought an IWB from a very reputable maker and was mad after it arrived that it carried too high. Guess what? As I gained weight I found out that it was the best IWB for 'belly bulge' so I wear it when my pants are tight.

I've only bought one holster that was an outright mistake ... and that was because I was goin' cheap.

My .02 ... check out the usual holster websites and pick out something that looks like it would fit your needs. Buy it and use it. No matter what, it won't be the last holster you buy.

jtkratzer · 06-24-2007, 07:49 AM

I'm looking for holster recommendations from the skinny shooters. I'm 160 lbs, 6'. I have found it's tough for me to carry anywhere other than either small of my back or just to the right of it (I'm right handed) to conceal it. I can get away with this with a polo, or even a looser t-shirt, or a button down, but I can't carry anywhere else without it bulging or printing.

Maybe I just need to get a smaller gun.

06-22-2007, 02:18 PM	#1
jtkratzer XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 16,291	Where to try out holsters? Anyone have any recommendations on where to go to try out different holsters? It's great to got o a website and see 500 different holsters that will work with my gun...but it'd be nice to see how they fit and what not. Of the local shops I've been to, I've only found one holster that's made for the XD45. I either need a list of holsters made for other guns that also work for the XD45 or a list of places to go to try on/out holsters.

06-22-2007, 02:47 PM	#2
jeff221 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,364	Holsters are always a crap shoot. I ussually end up buying, trying, and if it doesn't work selling on Ebay and eating the 20% cost... But, it can get expensive. Prime example: http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthr...735#post610735 Maybe you just need to follow me around and pick up my scraps at 75% cost, then resell at a profit. __________________ Springfield XD40 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone (.40S&W) Springfield XD9 Tactical Black (9mm) Springfield G.I. Milspec Stainless 1911-A1 (.45 ACP) Kimber Raptor II 1911 (.45 ACP) Kel-Tec P-3AT (.380 ACP) Charter Arms "Off Duty" Revolver (.38 Spl) Ruger 22/45 Mark III (.22 LR) Smith&Wesson M&P15A 16in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) BushMaster Carbon-15 (.22 LR) BushMaster XM15 E2S 20in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) Stoeger P350 Tactical Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge) Winchester Black Model98 Canon (10 Gauge)

06-23-2007, 08:24 AM	#3
lance22 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MN Posts: 222	Yeah, kind of a crap shoot ... though it's less of a crap shoot if you buy top shelf stuff from a custom maker. I once bought a leather holster from custom maker and I was mad that it was way too fat and big ... but guess what? That is now my favorite camping / hunting holster - perfect for the job - it's just not good for what I originally intended it for. I bought an IWB from a very reputable maker and was mad after it arrived that it carried too high. Guess what? As I gained weight I found out that it was the best IWB for 'belly bulge' so I wear it when my pants are tight. I've only bought one holster that was an outright mistake ... and that was because I was goin' cheap. My .02 ... check out the usual holster websites and pick out something that looks like it would fit your needs. Buy it and use it. No matter what, it won't be the last holster you buy. __________________ lance22 Minnesota

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06-24-2007, 07:49 AM	#4
jtkratzer XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 16,291	I'm looking for holster recommendations from the skinny shooters. I'm 160 lbs, 6'. I have found it's tough for me to carry anywhere other than either small of my back or just to the right of it (I'm right handed) to conceal it. I can get away with this with a polo, or even a looser t-shirt, or a button down, but I can't carry anywhere else without it bulging or printing. Maybe I just need to get a smaller gun.