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propellerhead · 06-08-2007, 08:26 PM

Some IWB holsters allow you to adjust the cant. If I add more cant, the front to back profile of the gun is reduced, which seems to work for 3:00 carry. But it also makes the rear sight stick out. Zero cant hides the rear sight and seems to work better if you carry at 3:30 or 4:00.

How do you decide on the right cant angle?

Requiem4Senses · 06-08-2007, 09:04 PM

I've had the same problem, and decided:
A: You're looking for it, therefore notice it better.
B: Whatever cant you draw the best from.

Myk9noseknows · 06-08-2007, 09:21 PM

Yeah, that's the problem with an IWB. YOu have an option for cant, but no option is a good option, (pro's v con's).

It's nice to shop online, but I wish there was access to a holster warehouse to try on different models. I swear I've bought and sold probably 20+ holsters trying to find one that I like. Damn shipping

**beardman2** · 06-09-2007, 12:44 AM

I can't decide....can't.....CAN'T

man its late.

06-08-2007, 08:26 PM	#1
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,516	How do you decide on holster cant? Some IWB holsters allow you to adjust the cant. If I add more cant, the front to back profile of the gun is reduced, which seems to work for 3:00 carry. But it also makes the rear sight stick out. Zero cant hides the rear sight and seems to work better if you carry at 3:30 or 4:00. How do you decide on the right cant angle? __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

06-08-2007, 09:04 PM	#2
Requiem4Senses XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Springfield, OR Posts: 540	I've had the same problem, and decided: A: You're looking for it, therefore notice it better. B: Whatever cant you draw the best from. __________________ XD40 V10 (ported) XD40 SC OD Green "The constitutions of most of our States assert, that all power is inherent in the people...that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson to Major John Cartwright June 5th, 1824

06-09-2007, 12:44 AM	#4
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	I can't decide....can't.....CAN'T man its late. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

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06-08-2007, 09:21 PM	#3
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,891	Yeah, that's the problem with an IWB. YOu have an option for cant, but no option is a good option, (pro's v con's). It's nice to shop online, but I wish there was access to a holster warehouse to try on different models. I swear I've bought and sold probably 20+ holsters trying to find one that I like. Damn shipping