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Mac45 · 03-06-2007, 05:53 PM

I purchased the Hume concealment holster 711 and it arrived today saying it fits the XD .40, i selected Service for my .45 thinking it would fit, but i cannot get the thumb break to clip. Do I just need to really work the leather with some oil??Everything else fits fine, but it needs maybe a 1/8 of an inch to be able to clip.

Ajcrash · 03-06-2007, 06:27 PM

The .45 XD is slightly larger than the .40...... So you will need to work the leather a little to get a good fit. If you can, get it all tucked in and snapped up, and leave it overnight or better yet for a couple days. If still too tight, try putting the XD in a couple sandwich bags, or sock; then put it into the holster and snap it up.

Some neetsfoot oil may help also.

Mac45 · 03-06-2007, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the tip, I got the XD nice and tight and after stretching and working the slide strap back and forth a bunch of times, I was able to get the thumb break to finally snap in, and I just put it back in my safe and like you said, figured I'd leave it a few days. If that don't work, i guess i'll try some oil. I just wanted to make sure I didn't need to send this holster back. But thank you again for the help.

**Old School** · 03-07-2007, 06:12 AM

Once snapped into place, leave it sit and it will stretch as required.

mattjohnston87 · 03-07-2007, 01:58 PM

Just a quick note...

Make sure your XD is oiled well before you leave it in there to long. Yes, I know it has the Melonite finish that is less prone to rust, but every gun can rust.

Leather has a tendancy to suck in and retain moisture (sp?) very easily.

Matt

Mac45 · 03-07-2007, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattjohnston87

Just a quick note...

Make sure your XD is oiled well before you leave it in there to lone. Yes, I know it has the Melonite finish that is less prone to rust, but every gun can rust.

Leather has a tendancy to suck in and retain moisture (sp?) very easily.

Matt

I take my good care of mine, especially when it comes to oiling, but thank you again for the tip!

Mac45 · 03-08-2007, 12:40 AM

Just pulled the gun outta the holster for the first time since last night, now it fits like a glove, pulls in and out real easy and the thumb break clicks with ease. I carried it on my hip all day and never noticed it, I love this holster, not only does it work great but its sure looks nice too. Thank you PistolGear!

Apdl · 03-08-2007, 08:07 AM

becareful with the neatsfoot oil it may soften the leather too much!

**Old School** · 03-08-2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac45

Just pulled the gun outta the holster for the first time since last night, now it fits like a glove, pulls in and out real easy and the thumb break clicks with ease. I carried it on my hip all day and never noticed it, I love this holster, not only does it work great but its sure looks nice too. Thank you PistolGear!

Excellent news. Remember, being that leather is a natural material, it is be affected by the environment (heat, moisture, etc.).

OS

Mac45 · 03-08-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

Excellent news. Remember, being that leather is a natural material, it is be affected by the environment (heat, moisture, etc.).

OS

I'll remember that thanks!

03-06-2007, 05:53 PM	#1
Mac45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stanwood, WA Posts: 264	My holster won't clip I purchased the Hume concealment holster 711 and it arrived today saying it fits the XD .40, i selected Service for my .45 thinking it would fit, but i cannot get the thumb break to clip. Do I just need to really work the leather with some oil??Everything else fits fine, but it needs maybe a 1/8 of an inch to be able to clip. __________________ XD .45ACP Compact Kimber Ultra Carry II Last edited by Mac45; 03-06-2007 at 06:22 PM.

03-06-2007, 06:27 PM	#2
Ajcrash XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,235	The .45 XD is slightly larger than the .40...... So you will need to work the leather a little to get a good fit. If you can, get it all tucked in and snapped up, and leave it overnight or better yet for a couple days. If still too tight, try putting the XD in a couple sandwich bags, or sock; then put it into the holster and snap it up. Some neetsfoot oil may help also. __________________ "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps." Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

03-06-2007, 08:34 PM	#3
Mac45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stanwood, WA Posts: 264	Thanks for the tip, I got the XD nice and tight and after stretching and working the slide strap back and forth a bunch of times, I was able to get the thumb break to finally snap in, and I just put it back in my safe and like you said, figured I'd leave it a few days. If that don't work, i guess i'll try some oil. I just wanted to make sure I didn't need to send this holster back. But thank you again for the help. __________________ XD .45ACP Compact Kimber Ultra Carry II

03-07-2007, 06:12 AM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	Once snapped into place, leave it sit and it will stretch as required. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

03-07-2007, 01:58 PM	#5
mattjohnston87 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 6,446	Just a quick note... Make sure your XD is oiled well before you leave it in there to long. Yes, I know it has the Melonite finish that is less prone to rust, but every gun can rust. Leather has a tendancy to suck in and retain moisture (sp?) very easily. Matt Last edited by mattjohnston87; 03-07-2007 at 08:36 PM.

03-08-2007, 12:40 AM	#7
Mac45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stanwood, WA Posts: 264	Just pulled the gun outta the holster for the first time since last night, now it fits like a glove, pulls in and out real easy and the thumb break clicks with ease. I carried it on my hip all day and never noticed it, I love this holster, not only does it work great but its sure looks nice too. Thank you PistolGear! __________________ XD .45ACP Compact Kimber Ultra Carry II

03-08-2007, 08:07 AM	#8
Apdl XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,381	becareful with the neatsfoot oil it may soften the leather too much! __________________ "He took off running, and we caught him, and he just kept resisting. So we just kept whipping his ass." -HulkXD "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Einstein Springfield XD-9 TOTAL COUNT 8206 Daily Carry Springfield 1911 Loaded Target 9mm Walther P22... needs bigger mag Ruger 10/22 Carbine Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308 Win Bushmaster M4A3 EBR Build in progress

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