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bamaXD · 07-22-2005, 10:54 AM

I just purchased this holster yesterday from a local shop and test fit a gun they had in stock the same as mine the xd 40 tactical and it seemed to fit a little sung, may be a little to sung for my liking but he told me that it would break in over time. It is a size 5 and says it fits 4 ½ and 5” barrel large autos, so I was wondering if anyone has one and if the Cordura nylon will be more forgiving over time?

ichy_trigger · 07-22-2005, 04:07 PM

I like uncle mikes kydex holsters (not for ccw) but do not much care for their nylon at all. I do have one for my keltec but gave away one I bought for my sub.

Yes, they do stretch over time

bamaXD · 07-22-2005, 05:19 PM

thanks ichy_trigger
i had left my xd in the holster all last night an can tell a slite diffrence, but still tighter than i would like. i guess it will just take time. i also have a blackhawk serpa holster which i like alot, i will problably stick with the blackhawk at the range but i like the fact that the uncle mikes has a spare mag pouch built in, that way when im in the woods i can carry a mag of snake shot along with my standard round and not have to carry an extra mag clip

pistol_shooter · 07-24-2005, 10:19 PM

I have a sidekick for my xd9 service, it was a tight fit for a while too. I did what the guy that sold it suggested and kept it in the holster for a while. I kept it in for a week and could really tell a difference. I think it is a great holster for the price.

Vtwin · 07-25-2005, 05:16 AM

Great info guys!

I just picked up my sidekick as well! I'll be leaving my 9 in her for the next week or so!

bamaXD · 07-25-2005, 12:35 PM

thanks guy's
i guess i will just let her marinate in there for alittle longer, and if it is still alittle snug i can always bring it back to the dealer, and stick with the blackhawk.

07-22-2005, 10:54 AM	#1
bamaXD XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gadsden/Tuscaloosa AL Posts: 9	uncle mikes sidekick I just purchased this holster yesterday from a local shop and test fit a gun they had in stock the same as mine the xd 40 tactical and it seemed to fit a little sung, may be a little to sung for my liking but he told me that it would break in over time. It is a size 5 and says it fits 4 ½ and 5” barrel large autos, so I was wondering if anyone has one and if the Cordura nylon will be more forgiving over time?

07-22-2005, 04:07 PM	#2
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,417	I like uncle mikes kydex holsters (not for ccw) but do not much care for their nylon at all. I do have one for my keltec but gave away one I bought for my sub. Yes, they do stretch over time __________________ "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

07-25-2005, 05:16 AM	#5
Vtwin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: RochVegas, NY Posts: 345	Great info guys! I just picked up my sidekick as well! I'll be leaving my 9 in her for the next week or so! __________________ XD .40 SC in OD GREEN God, Family, and the pursuit of self-defense!

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07-22-2005, 05:19 PM	#3
bamaXD XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gadsden/Tuscaloosa AL Posts: 9	thanks ichy_trigger i had left my xd in the holster all last night an can tell a slite diffrence, but still tighter than i would like. i guess it will just take time. i also have a blackhawk serpa holster which i like alot, i will problably stick with the blackhawk at the range but i like the fact that the uncle mikes has a spare mag pouch built in, that way when im in the woods i can carry a mag of snake shot along with my standard round and not have to carry an extra mag clip

07-24-2005, 10:19 PM	#4
pistol_shooter XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 77	I have a sidekick for my xd9 service, it was a tight fit for a while too. I did what the guy that sold it suggested and kept it in the holster for a while. I kept it in for a week and could really tell a difference. I think it is a great holster for the price.

07-25-2005, 12:35 PM	#6
bamaXD XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gadsden/Tuscaloosa AL Posts: 9	thanks guy's i guess i will just let her marinate in there for alittle longer, and if it is still alittle snug i can always bring it back to the dealer, and stick with the blackhawk.