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10-8XDs · 11-23-2006, 09:47 PM

Stand by for a stupid newbie question!

Would the stock holster and mag carrier that came with my 45 ACP be adequate to start with in IDPA or USPSA? I would just like to try it out before spending any money on gear.

Mike

mnxd-9 · 11-24-2006, 06:48 AM

I used the XD Gear holster in my first IDPA match, it works but not the greatest. I went to the Blackhawk CQC Serpa for my holster.
I still use the XD Gear mag holder and it works fine.

Can't help on the USPSA...

Have fun with the matches.

R/T Performance · 11-24-2006, 07:19 AM

Need another mag carrier for uspsa but yes it will work in either

Not sure its idpa approved but bieng a newby .I am sure they will let you use it

JD McDorce · 11-24-2006, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10-8XDs

Would the stock holster and mag carrier that came with my 45 ACP be adequate to start with in IDPA or USPSA? I would just like to try it out before spending any money on gear.

Based on your statement that you would like to try it out before spending any money on gear, I would call the XDGear stuff functionally adequate for USPSA with one caveat:

Depending on the stage setup, what Division you plan on shooting, and number of made up misses, the two spare mags held by the mag carrier may not be enough. If shooting Production or Limited-10, you are limited by the rules to 10 rounds in each magazine at the start signal (in Limited, you can load each mag to full capacity, assuming that it isn't modified beyond the 140mm length rule). While one might think going in that starting a stage with 31 rounds in Production or L-10 should be plenty, there are cases where it isn't. I would recommend 4 mags on the belt at the start signal, which suggests a second mag carrier.

Holsters and mag carriers used in competition largely become a matter of personal preference. Other than the question of whether one dual mag carrier is enough, the stuff that came with your XD45ACP should be good enough to try USPSA and make a decision regarding where you go from there.

Steel1212 · 11-24-2006, 12:09 PM

as usual use, what you got to start and play with other's toys to see what you like. I'm a comp-tac fan as it goes both way pretty easy.

thomye · 11-24-2006, 12:12 PM

i asked this question about 4 months ago and was told that the xdgear holster isn't idpa approved. has something changed since then.

thanks

11-23-2006, 09:47 PM	#1
10-8XDs XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southwestern lower Michigan Posts: 161	XD holster in competition Stand by for a stupid newbie question! Would the stock holster and mag carrier that came with my 45 ACP be adequate to start with in IDPA or USPSA? I would just like to try it out before spending any money on gear. Mike __________________ "Of all the things I ever lost, I miss my mind the most" Black XD-45ACP Service - Polished internals/grip tape Black XD-40 Service - DGR and bushing w/ Wolff #21 spring

11-24-2006, 06:48 AM	#2
mnxd-9 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 62	I used the XD Gear holster in my first IDPA match, it works but not the greatest. I went to the Blackhawk CQC Serpa for my holster. I still use the XD Gear mag holder and it works fine. Can't help on the USPSA... Have fun with the matches. __________________ 'Honk; if you've never seen a gun fired from a motorcycle' XD-9 Tactical XD-9 Service XD-9 SubCompact Taurus 85 Ruger 22/45

11-24-2006, 07:19 AM	#3
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	Need another mag carrier for uspsa but yes it will work in either Not sure its idpa approved but bieng a newby .I am sure they will let you use it __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

11-24-2006, 12:09 PM	#5
Steel1212 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 566	as usual use, what you got to start and play with other's toys to see what you like. I'm a comp-tac fan as it goes both way pretty easy. __________________ Corey Estill USPSA: A57351 IDPA: A26629 "Master or bust!!"

11-24-2006, 12:12 PM	#6
thomye XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC, California Posts: 761	i asked this question about 4 months ago and was told that the xdgear holster isn't idpa approved. has something changed since then. thanks __________________ Next XD-45 SC "still waiting" STI 2011

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