What holster do you use for concealed carry? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

jcabin · 06-10-2008, 12:11 PM

I bought myself a Serpa LVL 2 holster for my XD9 Service, I LOVE IT. However, after having it for a while, I've come to realize and stoped denying its not the best holster for concealed carry. For days when I might open carry, its perfect. However, after last nights "almost incident" I thought to myself, had I had my gun on me with my serpa holster, the printing would have been obvious enough to these criminals that they would have picked up on it right away, as they were looking me up and down. That being said, I think I need to pick up a new holster that allows for a tighter concealed carry and less printing. I don't believe in IWB holsters, because of changing pants sizes and what not, im also getting my ass in shape so, I just dropped 20 lbs down to 230 from 250, and plan to lose another 30 by summers end, so I dont want to be spending money buying new clothing every week. Also IWB doesn't allow for the fastest draw, nomatter how much you practice OWB holster is faster. That being said, (i always give the background story on each post, im sure most of you know by now haha) I'm looking for a good OWB holster that will keep my pistol more snug to the hip than my serpa. Thanks all!

SgtWKPII · 06-10-2008, 12:14 PM

I carry the Desantis Cozy Partner for both my XDs and my EMP, I love it! It passed the trampoline test, where I tried to learn the back flip for a half hour, no movement whatsoever out of my sidearm.

Gravel · 06-10-2008, 12:16 PM

I am an IWB guy and could not imagine being able to conceal an OWB well at all. Yeah there are trade offs for everything, but I think my draw with the IWB is fast enough ish....

jblakk · 06-10-2008, 12:36 PM

In florida we dont have much choice in IWB carry, as it almost never cold enough to wear a jacket. I keep my 40sc in a supertuck deluxe. But if I was in winter wear, I might consider my blackhawk.

**mhillsing23** · 06-10-2008, 12:44 PM

90% of the time I wear a Crossbreed Supertuck. The other 10% I wear a Blackhawk Serpa using the paddle.

rpsmith · 06-10-2008, 12:50 PM

right now I use a simple Uncle Mikes IWB for carrying my CW9 or FNP9. I am waiting on a Super Tuck for my XD9SC

**Houseboat** · 06-10-2008, 01:22 PM

If you do a search here you will see that we have a lot of very satisfied customers on this forum.
No wait all holsters in stock
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Bowser4x4 · 06-10-2008, 02:25 PM

I have a Supertuck on order, but to carry my new Kahr PM9, I use the Desantis Superfly pocket holster. Has a real grippy material on the outside and does not print in either dockers or cargo shorts.

Woof
Bowser

XDConvert9mm · 06-10-2008, 02:27 PM

I use a Comp-Tac CTAC IWB for my S&W 638. It's been very good for me.

Wired · 06-10-2008, 02:29 PM

I have a Crossbreed SuperTuck on order. Just waiting for that and a bit more practice at the range, then that's what I'll be carrying.

06-10-2008, 12:11 PM	#1
jcabin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 544	What holster do you use for concealed carry? I bought myself a Serpa LVL 2 holster for my XD9 Service, I LOVE IT. However, after having it for a while, I've come to realize and stoped denying its not the best holster for concealed carry. For days when I might open carry, its perfect. However, after last nights "almost incident" I thought to myself, had I had my gun on me with my serpa holster, the printing would have been obvious enough to these criminals that they would have picked up on it right away, as they were looking me up and down. That being said, I think I need to pick up a new holster that allows for a tighter concealed carry and less printing. I don't believe in IWB holsters, because of changing pants sizes and what not, im also getting my ass in shape so, I just dropped 20 lbs down to 230 from 250, and plan to lose another 30 by summers end, so I dont want to be spending money buying new clothing every week. Also IWB doesn't allow for the fastest draw, nomatter how much you practice OWB holster is faster. That being said, (i always give the background story on each post, im sure most of you know by now haha) I'm looking for a good OWB holster that will keep my pistol more snug to the hip than my serpa. Thanks all! __________________ XD9 Service w/ TFO's

06-10-2008, 12:14 PM	#2
SgtWKPII XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Camano Island, Warshington Posts: 18,719 Blog Entries: 19	I carry the Desantis Cozy Partner for both my XDs and my EMP, I love it! It passed the trampoline test, where I tried to learn the back flip for a half hour, no movement whatsoever out of my sidearm. __________________ The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. ~Thomas Jefferson

06-10-2008, 12:16 PM	#3
Gravel XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bellingham Washington Posts: 2,152	I am an IWB guy and could not imagine being able to conceal an OWB well at all. Yeah there are trade offs for everything, but I think my draw with the IWB is fast enough ish.... __________________ Those who trade liberty for security have neither. McCain/Palin '08

06-10-2008, 12:36 PM	#4
jblakk XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 536	In florida we dont have much choice in IWB carry, as it almost never cold enough to wear a jacket. I keep my 40sc in a supertuck deluxe. But if I was in winter wear, I might consider my blackhawk. __________________ -Everything in Moderation - Including moderation -God didn't make all people equal...Colt did. - Hadalgo Taurus bi-tone PT-111 millenium(9mm) SA XD-9 with Trijicon SA XD-40sc Ruger Secutity-Six 4" Bicentenial model(.357)

06-10-2008, 12:44 PM	#5
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 2,500	90% of the time I wear a Crossbreed Supertuck. The other 10% I wear a Blackhawk Serpa using the paddle. __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

06-10-2008, 12:50 PM	#6
rpsmith XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 914	right now I use a simple Uncle Mikes IWB for carrying my CW9 or FNP9. I am waiting on a Super Tuck for my XD9SC

06-10-2008, 01:22 PM	#7
Houseboat XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 667	If you do a search here you will see that we have a lot of very satisfied customers on this forum. No wait all holsters in stock each holster is hand made in Tennessee very comfortable to wear and our no BS lifetime warranty 2 interchangeable attachment systems to your belt or pants 2 different colors your weapon is held very securly if you dont like the holster simply send it back so as you can see you can not loose all XDTalk members get a second paddle free just ask at time of order Thank You Isabel __________________ www.gun-works.com www.tennesseeholstercompany.com Gun-Works.com is wholly owned subsidiary of Tennessee Holster Company, LLC Quality Leather Holsters for your XDs Last edited by Houseboat; 06-10-2008 at 02:54 PM.

06-10-2008, 02:25 PM	#8
Bowser4x4 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 172	I have a Supertuck on order, but to carry my new Kahr PM9, I use the Desantis Superfly pocket holster. Has a real grippy material on the outside and does not print in either dockers or cargo shorts. Woof Bowser __________________ The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him. -Sun Tzu Armory Specifications & Inventory: TOP SECRET

06-10-2008, 02:27 PM	#9
XDConvert9mm XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Atlanta Suburbs Posts: 4,715	I use a Comp-Tac CTAC IWB for my S&W 638. It's been very good for me. __________________ "There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. When there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws."

06-10-2008, 02:29 PM	#10
Wired XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,134	I have a Crossbreed SuperTuck on order. Just waiting for that and a bit more practice at the range, then that's what I'll be carrying. __________________ XD-40 4" XD-40 SC Smith & Wesson 629 .44 MAG 4" Remington 870

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