IDPA holsters - Page 2 - XDTalk Forums

biggmike · 09-12-2009, 10:45 AM

I use a Safariland Holster. Cost about $40 but well worth it.

mebehr · 10-10-2009, 05:26 PM

Bladetech's are super.....

Perfect fit. use a little silicon grease (I use bow string wax) on the inside...rub it in and rag off any excess

gregj · 10-10-2009, 06:37 PM

I've used the XD gear holster, until the slide started rubbing against a rivet on my jean pocket. I have a Blade-Tech holster on order. I also have Blade-Tech holsters for my Sigs, they are hard to beat.

Gryff · 10-23-2009, 07:09 PM

Blade-Tech Stingray for me, although Comp-Tac and Ky-tac are also top notch.

**.40-.45** · 10-23-2009, 07:11 PM

Blade tech for my M&P 9c

Blackhawk serpa for my Kimber 1911 and my XD 40 service

VR4 · 10-23-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosulmp

I just started shooting IDPA this year and would like to hear from other XD shooters that compete. I am looking for a IDPA approved holster for the matches. Thank you any advice would be appreciated.

You have a holster already. It's the one that came with the gun. That is what I use and it works just fine.

ETA= Use the money to buy more mags.

gregj · 10-23-2009, 07:36 PM

The XD gear holster works, but if you wear jeans that have the copper rivets, watch out!! If you place the holster wrong, you can wind up with copper marks on your slide. I used the XD gear holster for awhile, but I really like my Blade-Tech holster. Plus, no rubbing on the copper rivets.

**Old School** · 10-23-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coconutdave

I use an Uncle Mikes. For $19.99 I could not be happier.

What model. It is quite common that Uncle Mike's holsters are not IDPA legal. Sure, at a local match you are fine. Wear one at a major and you will need to find a new holster to compete.

OS

cyberiad · 10-25-2009, 11:31 AM

I use Blade-Tech holsters but Comp-Tac is also good. I used to use Ready Tactical holsters but to me they are not the same quality as the others (but they are cheaper). The quality of the kydex Blade-Tech appears to be better (or at least slightly thicker) and I prefer the belt attachments used by Blade-Tech to the sort of "hook" arrangement on the Ready Tactical holsters I have. I do like the Ready Tactical mag carriers but the kydex loop can eventually break off (I've see 3 or 4 do this over time).

The holsters that come with XD "gear" is fine. And even though they are probably the cheapest I personally have seen a lot of "issues" with Fobus holsters. I think they're a poor choice and you get what you pay for. Once they're broken in they seem to be ok but a lot of novices use these just out of the bag and they can be so tight that unholstering and holstering can be tricky.

crafter32034 · 10-28-2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberiad

I personally have seen a lot of "issues" with Fobus holsters. I think they're a poor choice and you get what you pay for. Once they're broken in they seem to be ok but a lot of novices use these just out of the bag and they can be so tight that unholstering and holstering can be tricky.

I wear a Fobus paddle for my BUG, a CA Undercover .38sp. It was tight out of the bag, but 5 minutes (really) with my spousal unit's hair dryer and it has been perfect in every way.
just my $.02

09-12-2009, 10:45 AM	#11
biggmike XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 109	I use a Safariland Holster. Cost about $40 but well worth it. __________________ If you are early, you are on time. If you are on time, you are late. If you are late, then you are f**ked. Glock 17 Glock 22 Glock 34 ArmaLite AR-15 S&W Model 642 38SPL +P AirWeight
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10-10-2009, 05:26 PM	#12
mebehr XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	Holster Bladetech's are super..... Perfect fit. use a little silicon grease (I use bow string wax) on the inside...rub it in and rag off any excess
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10-10-2009, 06:37 PM	#13
gregj XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Warrenton, Va Posts: 106	I've used the XD gear holster, until the slide started rubbing against a rivet on my jean pocket. I have a Blade-Tech holster on order. I also have Blade-Tech holsters for my Sigs, they are hard to beat.
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10-23-2009, 07:09 PM	#14
Gryff XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 424	Blade-Tech Stingray for me, although Comp-Tac and Ky-tac are also top notch.
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10-23-2009, 07:11 PM	#15
.40-.45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,472	Blade tech for my M&P 9c Blackhawk serpa for my Kimber 1911 and my XD 40 service __________________ Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties. Abraham Lincoln Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them. Ronald Reagan
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10-23-2009, 07:36 PM	#17
gregj XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Warrenton, Va Posts: 106	The XD gear holster works, but if you wear jeans that have the copper rivets, watch out!! If you place the holster wrong, you can wind up with copper marks on your slide. I used the XD gear holster for awhile, but I really like my Blade-Tech holster. Plus, no rubbing on the copper rivets.
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10-25-2009, 11:31 AM	#19
cyberiad XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	I use Blade-Tech holsters but Comp-Tac is also good. I used to use Ready Tactical holsters but to me they are not the same quality as the others (but they are cheaper). The quality of the kydex Blade-Tech appears to be better (or at least slightly thicker) and I prefer the belt attachments used by Blade-Tech to the sort of "hook" arrangement on the Ready Tactical holsters I have. I do like the Ready Tactical mag carriers but the kydex loop can eventually break off (I've see 3 or 4 do this over time). The holsters that come with XD "gear" is fine. And even though they are probably the cheapest I personally have seen a lot of "issues" with Fobus holsters. I think they're a poor choice and you get what you pay for. Once they're broken in they seem to be ok but a lot of novices use these just out of the bag and they can be so tight that unholstering and holstering can be tricky.
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