POLL: IWB vs SOB - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

ChrisXD1 · 05-03-2008, 08:58 AM

For concealing an XD .40 SC (which I don't own yet, but will next week) how do you recommend I carry? IWB, SOB, Other? From what others have said and what I've read about them, I'm leaning towards Crossbreed. The Supertuck seems pretty popular and now I'm wondering if anyone has personal experience with Crossbreeds 'Small of the Back' model. Which is more comfortable? Which is better? Thanks.

thisismyusername · 05-03-2008, 09:51 AM

What I've learned (from others on this forum) is that SOB is not a good choice, because if you slip and fall, you can cause very serious back damage.

AZXD40 · 05-03-2008, 10:09 AM

As well, when you arm is behind you, you are half way to a submission hold.

JBHorne · 05-03-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZXD40

As well, when you arm is behind you, you are half way to a submission hold.

+1

And
2) it takes longer to draw your arm around
3) it can cause back injury when seated for long periods of time
4) it's easier for an attacher to get your gun from behind if they see it print

Chapie+ · 05-03-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisismyusername

What I've learned (from others on this forum) is that SOB is not a good choice, because if you slip and fall, you can cause very serious back damage.

That's only true if you believe that serious spinal cord damage and partial to full paralysis constitutes "serious back damage"

I sure as hell do!

I used to carry my cuffs in the small of my back on my duty belt. That was stupid (of me) for a whole variety of reasons including the ones stated above.

And NO, I don't know why folks make / sell them.

The only thing I carry in the small of my back is a soft little package of surgical gloves.
Chapie+

Timmy44221 · 05-03-2008, 04:06 PM

Besides the whole PARAPELIGA issue with SOB carr, there is one other major issue.

Watch when you draw. Most people sweep the barrel over their kidney. In a tense situation, if you AD while drawing, you wont just shoot the ground.

ChrisXD1 · 05-04-2008, 07:52 PM

Wow, I'm glad I asked. You've all made my decision very easy! I won't waste my time or money on the SOB

. Thanks.

bigjimmy57 · 05-13-2008, 02:28 PM

I carry my xd9sc in an iwb made by andrews custom leather. I love the holster. Very good product for the price.

jerryl · 05-13-2008, 05:10 PM

use a crossdraw for when i'm driving,i can pull when seated

jtkratzer · 05-13-2008, 05:18 PM

IWB at the hip is faster and less likely to get you hurt.

View Poll Results: IWB or SOB?
IWB	54	88.52%
SOB	3	4.92%
Other?	4	6.56%
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05-03-2008, 08:58 AM	#1
ChrisXD1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 28	POLL: IWB vs SOB For concealing an XD .40 SC (which I don't own yet, but will next week) how do you recommend I carry? IWB, SOB, Other? From what others have said and what I've read about them, I'm leaning towards Crossbreed. The Supertuck seems pretty popular and now I'm wondering if anyone has personal experience with Crossbreeds 'Small of the Back' model. Which is more comfortable? Which is better? Thanks.

05-03-2008, 09:51 AM	#2
thisismyusername XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 473	What I've learned (from others on this forum) is that SOB is not a good choice, because if you slip and fall, you can cause very serious back damage. __________________ Stop the Genocide in Darfur! http://www.savedarfur.org/ Have: XD40 Sub-Compact XD40 Service Want: XD40 Service w/ Sub-Compact Grip Chop XD45 Compact

05-03-2008, 10:09 AM	#3
AZXD40 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 611	As well, when you arm is behind you, you are half way to a submission hold. __________________ John F. Kennedy: "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom."

05-04-2008, 07:52 PM	#7
ChrisXD1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 28	Wow, I'm glad I asked. You've all made my decision very easy! I won't waste my time or money on the SOB. Thanks.

05-03-2008, 04:06 PM	#6
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 787	Besides the whole PARAPELIGA issue with SOB carr, there is one other major issue. Watch when you draw. Most people sweep the barrel over their kidney. In a tense situation, if you AD while drawing, you wont just shoot the ground.

05-13-2008, 02:28 PM	#8
bigjimmy57 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ellabell, Ga outside of savannah Posts: 50	I carry my xd9sc in an iwb made by andrews custom leather. I love the holster. Very good product for the price. __________________ Jimmy Oliver

05-13-2008, 05:10 PM	#9
jerryl XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: buffalo,new york Posts: 268	use a crossdraw for when i'm driving,i can pull when seated

05-13-2008, 05:18 PM	#10
jtkratzer XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 13,118	IWB at the hip is faster and less likely to get you hurt. __________________ Hit this blog:Updated 6/13 "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson American Gun Owners Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

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