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**SandmanKC** · 07-01-2008, 10:32 PM

OK, I did some searching, but did not find the answer I was looking for. What I'm wanting to know is, If I get a Kydex holster for my XD45C, can I also use it on my XD9SC? I have a belt slide leather holster, and they both seem to go in it just fine. I seem to recall both being able to fit in both of the XD Gear holsters too. I'm just checking, because I'd like to get an IWB holster, but would prefer not to have to buy 2.

DMWyatt · 07-01-2008, 10:43 PM

My inclination is to say you'll have to buy 2. I think it was a blackhawk kydex holster I was looking at a while back that claimed to be compatible with the XD45, 40 and 9, but I noticed a lot of rattle when I had the clerk put an XD 9 in the holster. I suppose you could tighten the retaining screw, but generally I've seen the 45 and 9 holsters sold as seperate units. Your best bet is to go to a shop that sells both the holster and guns and have them demonstrate it for you. I opted out of the kydex in favor of leather because mentally, I need the holster to fit like a glove.

Kaboom · 07-01-2008, 11:14 PM

I have one blackhawk and two blade-tech kydex holsters, one with a light one without, all work fine with ALL my XDs including my SCs and 45Compacts. They all have the same frame.

rgeliske · 07-02-2008, 07:36 AM

If you buy the holster for the XD45C then in most cases both guns will fit however if you buy the holster for the SC the chances are that the 45C will not fit. When you buy kydex look for holsters with an adjustment for tension, that will give you a lot more versatility.

Kaboom · 07-02-2008, 10:04 AM

nonsense.

**GerryM** · 07-02-2008, 10:13 AM

I just checked the Blackhawk site, BLACKHAWK ! *BlackHawk CQC SERPA Holster - Active Retention - Matte Finish

and they only show one SERPA holster for the XD's

So from what I saw, one fits all, unless I missed something

jeepinbanditrider · 07-02-2008, 10:14 AM

They don't all use the same frame. The XD45's frame is SLIGHTLY larger. That is how they were able to do 13+1 in the XD45s and only 12+1 in the XD40s.

You do get some "play room" back and forth when using the XD9,40,357,and 45gap (they all have the same frames but not the XD45s) in the Serpa Holster but you can contact Blackhawk for a different rail spring that they will send you for free. It helps but doesn't make it perfect.

I use my Serpa for CC often but also use a Don Hume Open Top a lot also.

**Bycyclist** · 07-02-2008, 11:27 AM

The only ones that I've found to fit the full line are the Crossbreed holsters, with their combo leather/kydex = because there's more "give" in the leather.

I've tried different kydex holsters with multiple tension screws, etc. (Bladetech, Blackhawk, Safariland). Never have found one the crosses over between the XD45 series and the others.

Kaboom · 07-02-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

They don't all use the same frame. The XD45's frame is SLIGHTLY larger. That is how they were able to do 13+1 in the XD45s and only 12+1 in the XD40s.

You do get some "play room" back and forth when using the XD9,40,357,and 45gap (they all have the same frames but not the XD45s) in the Serpa Holster but you can contact Blackhawk for a different rail spring that they will send you for free. It helps but doesn't make it perfect.

I use my Serpa for CC often but also use a Don Hume Open Top a lot also.

Wrong.
The 45C and the 9SC have the same widths in all areas of the frame and slide PERIOD.
THE ONLY DIFFERENCE ( other than slide/frame length ) IS THE DEPTH OF THE GRIP FROM FRONTSTRAP TO BACKSTRAP AND EVEN THEN IT IS ONLY AT THE TOP BELOW THE TRIGGER GUARD.
I have many, I have put the calipers to them over and over again, they are the same.
The Croats made the differences on the INSIDE not on the outside.

jeepinbanditrider · 07-03-2008, 06:41 AM

Why do the grips feel wider??????

07-01-2008, 10:32 PM	#1
SandmanKC XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Home of CMMG, Missouri Posts: 461	holster question OK, I did some searching, but did not find the answer I was looking for. What I'm wanting to know is, If I get a Kydex holster for my XD45C, can I also use it on my XD9SC? I have a belt slide leather holster, and they both seem to go in it just fine. I seem to recall both being able to fit in both of the XD Gear holsters too. I'm just checking, because I'd like to get an IWB holster, but would prefer not to have to buy 2. __________________ "The chief source of failure and unhappiness in life is giving up what you want most, for what you want now" "My right to own firearms... protects your right to tell me I shouldn't"

07-01-2008, 10:43 PM	#2
DMWyatt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 922	My inclination is to say you'll have to buy 2. I think it was a blackhawk kydex holster I was looking at a while back that claimed to be compatible with the XD45, 40 and 9, but I noticed a lot of rattle when I had the clerk put an XD 9 in the holster. I suppose you could tighten the retaining screw, but generally I've seen the 45 and 9 holsters sold as seperate units. Your best bet is to go to a shop that sells both the holster and guns and have them demonstrate it for you. I opted out of the kydex in favor of leather because mentally, I need the holster to fit like a glove. __________________ I pray for the post-apocalyptic world to come soon. Providing for my family without the monkeys on my back is a rewarding prospect...

07-01-2008, 11:14 PM	#3
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,307	I have one blackhawk and two blade-tech kydex holsters, one with a light one without, all work fine with ALL my XDs including my SCs and 45Compacts. They all have the same frame. __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

07-02-2008, 07:36 AM	#4
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,788	If you buy the holster for the XD45C then in most cases both guns will fit however if you buy the holster for the SC the chances are that the 45C will not fit. When you buy kydex look for holsters with an adjustment for tension, that will give you a lot more versatility. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

07-02-2008, 10:04 AM	#5
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,307	nonsense. __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

07-02-2008, 10:13 AM	#6
GerryM XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ft Collins, Co Posts: 351	I just checked the Blackhawk site, BLACKHAWK ! BlackHawk CQC SERPA Holster - Active Retention - Matte Finish and they only show one SERPA* holster for the XD's So from what I saw, one fits all, unless I missed something __________________ Gerry IDPA A12090 *"To disarm the people [is] the best and most effectual way to enslave them."* George Mason, U.S. Second Amendment Primer Colorado is the only U.S. state that lies entirely above 1,000 meters (3,281 ft) elevation.

07-02-2008, 10:14 AM	#7
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	They don't all use the same frame. The XD45's frame is SLIGHTLY larger. That is how they were able to do 13+1 in the XD45s and only 12+1 in the XD40s. You do get some "play room" back and forth when using the XD9,40,357,and 45gap (they all have the same frames but not the XD45s) in the Serpa Holster but you can contact Blackhawk for a different rail spring that they will send you for free. It helps but doesn't make it perfect. I use my Serpa for CC often but also use a Don Hume Open Top a lot also. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201 Last edited by jeepinbanditrider; 07-02-2008 at 10:16 AM.

07-02-2008, 11:27 AM	#8
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,829	The only ones that I've found to fit the full line are the Crossbreed holsters, with their combo leather/kydex = because there's more "give" in the leather. I've tried different kydex holsters with multiple tension screws, etc. (Bladetech, Blackhawk, Safariland). Never have found one the crosses over between the XD45 series and the others. __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office ===============================================

07-03-2008, 06:41 AM	#10
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	Why do the grips feel wider?????? __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

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