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evolverXD9 · 05-15-2008, 04:34 PM

Any suggestions? Looking to order a crossbreed and have used the supertuck but i'm wondering how well people like the small of back.... Any input?

Thanks guys

Broadside · 05-16-2008, 10:23 AM

I carry my PM9 in my back pocket. I made a kydex wrap around holster for it. Fits perfect and you would never know I'm carrying. Quick to draw and BG would think I'm pulling out my wallet. I keep a spare mag in my front pocket.

I've looked at getting a IWB holster for it. I to have a crossbreed for the XD's but have not gotten serious on getting one for the Kahr as I just put the gun in my pocket and go. If I carry IWB i'll put the crossbreed on and carry one of the XD's.

attackrott · 05-16-2008, 10:51 AM

Hey Broadside can you post some pics of your holster. I am looking for different ways to carry my pm9.

Thanks.

MadBadger · 05-16-2008, 11:19 AM

It's generally accepted that carrying SOB can cause spinal injuries, should you fall and land on your back. I've never seen/read anything to ACTUALLY indicate this, but it's certainly a possibility.

I think SOB tends to have an awkward draw stroke. I think the CB Supertuck at around 3-4 o'clock will serve you well. The exact position for best concealment may vary from person to person.

R/T Performance · 05-16-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadBadger

It's generally accepted that carrying SOB can cause spinal injuries, should you fall and land on your back. I've never seen/read anything to ACTUALLY indicate this, but it's certainly a possibility.

I think SOB tends to have an awkward draw stroke. I think the CB Supertuck at around 3-4 o'clock will serve you well. The exact position for best concealment may vary from person to person.

yeah what he said and you never can ever bend over if you carry SOB
IWB strong side Kahr p40 and loving it

**Houseboat** · 05-16-2008, 12:52 PM

we do have Kahr IWB holsters in stock..

randyc74 · 05-22-2008, 08:37 PM

I carry my PM45 strongside in a pancake holster or beltslide holster. I most often carry my PM45 in a pocket holster. Because of the potential of injury to myself or my pistol if I fall or get knocked on my butt, I've never advocated SOB carry. IMO It would be much easier for a desparado to snatch your pistol from a SOB holster.

Broadside · 05-23-2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by attackrott

Hey Broadside can you post some pics of your holster. I am looking for different ways to carry my pm9.

Thanks.

Sure I'll get a few shot of it today and post.

Broadside · 05-23-2008, 09:29 AM

Here is the homemade Kydex holster....

How we did it.

2 - plywood sheets about 12"x12"
2 - thick foam pads 12"x12"
1 - Kydex square ~ 10" (put gun on kydex marked and fliped for size plus some extra)
Clamps
Rivets
Heat gun
Dremel

It was very easy to make. Get a sheet of kydex, my friend bought a large sheet at a local store. Bought a few rivets to fit the thickness of the kydex folded over.

We put the kydex in the oven for about 10 minutes until it was plyable. Put the kydex down and laid the gun on with the slide in the center. Folded the kydex over the gun. Put the handgun on one board with a foam section. Put another foam and board on top and clamped it down. Left it clamped for about 5 minutes. Un-clamped it, pull out the firearm and let the kydex cool.

***NOTE*** Make sure to leave an empty magazine in the gun or the heat & pressure could squish the grip and deform the mag well.

After it cools, draw your cut out and cut it. Leave extra all around for adjustments. We used the heat gun to tweek the kydex and adjust it to make sure it would fit in a standard levi jeans pocket. Once it was cut to liking rivet and you are good to go.

The hook looking thing is a catch so the holster stays in the pocket when you draw. Works like a charm and was about $8 to make.

05-15-2008, 04:34 PM	#1
evolverXD9 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UTAH Posts: 128	KAHR PM9 IWB or SOB? Any suggestions? Looking to order a crossbreed and have used the supertuck but i'm wondering how well people like the small of back.... Any input? Thanks guys __________________ -Benjamin Μολὼν λαβέ

05-16-2008, 10:23 AM	#2
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,913	I carry my PM9 in my back pocket. I made a kydex wrap around holster for it. Fits perfect and you would never know I'm carrying. Quick to draw and BG would think I'm pulling out my wallet. I keep a spare mag in my front pocket. I've looked at getting a IWB holster for it. I to have a crossbreed for the XD's but have not gotten serious on getting one for the Kahr as I just put the gun in my pocket and go. If I carry IWB i'll put the crossbreed on and carry one of the XD's. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

05-16-2008, 10:51 AM	#3
attackrott XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 382	Hey Broadside can you post some pics of your holster. I am looking for different ways to carry my pm9. Thanks. __________________ “There is only one free country for me to live.”

05-16-2008, 11:19 AM	#4
MadBadger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: JeffCo, MO Posts: 180	It's generally accepted that carrying SOB can cause spinal injuries, should you fall and land on your back. I've never seen/read anything to ACTUALLY indicate this, but it's certainly a possibility. I think SOB tends to have an awkward draw stroke. I think the CB Supertuck at around 3-4 o'clock will serve you well. The exact position for best concealment may vary from person to person. __________________ democracy (dē·mok·ra·si), n. 51 tyrants and 49 subjects pretending to be morally superior to despotism Missouri Carry -Concealed Carry News and Events http://www.missouricarry.com/forums I support "tactically inferior" carry methods! http://www.opencarry.org

05-16-2008, 12:52 PM	#6
Houseboat XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 650	we do have Kahr IWB holsters in stock.. __________________ 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

05-22-2008, 08:37 PM	#7
randyc74 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11	I carry my PM45 strongside in a pancake holster or beltslide holster. I most often carry my PM45 in a pocket holster. Because of the potential of injury to myself or my pistol if I fall or get knocked on my butt, I've never advocated SOB carry. IMO It would be much easier for a desparado to snatch your pistol from a SOB holster. __________________ Randy Cooley Maker of Custom Holsters

05-23-2008, 09:29 AM	#9
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,913	Here is the homemade Kydex holster.... How we did it. 2 - plywood sheets about 12"x12" 2 - thick foam pads 12"x12" 1 - Kydex square ~ 10" (put gun on kydex marked and fliped for size plus some extra) Clamps Rivets Heat gun Dremel It was very easy to make. Get a sheet of kydex, my friend bought a large sheet at a local store. Bought a few rivets to fit the thickness of the kydex folded over. We put the kydex in the oven for about 10 minutes until it was plyable. Put the kydex down and laid the gun on with the slide in the center. Folded the kydex over the gun. Put the handgun on one board with a foam section. Put another foam and board on top and clamped it down. Left it clamped for about 5 minutes. Un-clamped it, pull out the firearm and let the kydex cool. *NOTE* Make sure to leave an empty magazine in the gun or the heat & pressure could squish the grip and deform the mag well. After it cools, draw your cut out and cut it. Leave extra all around for adjustments. We used the heat gun to tweek the kydex and adjust it to make sure it would fit in a standard levi jeans pocket. Once it was cut to liking rivet and you are good to go. The hook looking thing is a catch so the holster stays in the pocket when you draw. Works like a charm and was about $8 to make. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

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