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Hooah man · 07-26-2006, 05:15 PM

Does anyone here use the XD Gear holster that came in the package? It looks like it will scratch the finish on my .45 Im not ready to get it scratched up yet. I need at least 600 more rounds thru it first.

**PackerfanXD** · 07-26-2006, 05:33 PM

Don't do it! That thing is junk.

Mike G · 07-26-2006, 05:36 PM

It just did not impress me, so I left mine in the box. But if you're budget doesn't allow for a high end holster then use it.

Mike

sa1126 · 07-26-2006, 05:43 PM

What size belt is that thing for anyhow? Mine flops around on my smaller belt...its almost like you need a 2" instructor belt

**DanTheEldest** · 07-26-2006, 06:28 PM

The way I look at it, I paid for the gun and the case. Anything else that comes with it that actually works is gravy. And just so you know, I tried on the holster once, and that was enough to convince me that something in leather or soft nylon is the way to go. I can see the mag loader maybe being useful, and the same for the mag carrier if I try some defensive pistol stuff, but that holster needs to be super-glued into its little foam shadow forever and ever, amen.

BBunin · 07-26-2006, 06:44 PM

I used it for about 2 or 3 matches, until I got a BladeTech.

tex45acp · 07-27-2006, 05:24 AM

Springfield did a stellar job of ruining a great gun package by adding that extra junk with it. Another mag would have been much better. I really gave the extras the benefit of the doubt by wearing the holster and mag holder for about a week. They are now in my "no longer needed holster" box.

SargeRN · 07-27-2006, 09:33 AM

Completely agree! Wore it to the range once and started going through all my other holsters to see what I could use until I can afford something better ie Tucker Texas Heritage IWB! Heck even a Fobus paddle holster is better.
BTW IS the XD Gear holster made by Fobus?? Both the holster and mag carrier are marked Israel.

Sarge

Nerves · 07-27-2006, 09:44 AM

The mag pouch is not that bad, but I agree with the holster statement, is "trash" and they (SA) should have included another mag.

rcellis · 07-27-2006, 10:04 AM

On a sufficiently wide belt (NOT a 1/2" dress belt) it works acceptably. It's not the best, and while it won't "scratch" the finish, the grip point will probably wear the finish a bit. I tried it for a day and it did what it's supposed to do. But I like the pistol pulled in close, and I ended up using a pancake style.

07-26-2006, 05:15 PM	#1
Hooah man XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 9	Xd Gear Holster Does anyone here use the XD Gear holster that came in the package? It looks like it will scratch the finish on my .45 Im not ready to get it scratched up yet. I need at least 600 more rounds thru it first.

07-26-2006, 05:33 PM	#2
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 6,915 Blog Entries: 1	Don't do it! That thing is junk. __________________ An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown.

07-26-2006, 05:43 PM	#4
sa1126 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: south texas Posts: 243	What size belt is that thing for anyhow? Mine flops around on my smaller belt...its almost like you need a 2" instructor belt __________________ Olive Drab XD-9sc

07-26-2006, 06:28 PM	#5
DanTheEldest XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,288	The way I look at it, I paid for the gun and the case. Anything else that comes with it that actually works is gravy. And just so you know, I tried on the holster once, and that was enough to convince me that something in leather or soft nylon is the way to go. I can see the mag loader maybe being useful, and the same for the mag carrier if I try some defensive pistol stuff, but that holster needs to be super-glued into its little foam shadow forever and ever, amen. __________________ The AK-47: Designed to be field-stripped and used effectively by a half-drunk, half-frozen illiterate conscript who found it buried in Mother Russia's mud after last year's Regiment exercises. SOP: retrieve from ground, pee in action, cycle bolt, go back to work. I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. --Martin Luther Last edited by DanTheEldest : 07-26-2006 at 06:31 PM.

07-26-2006, 06:44 PM	#6
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	I used it for about 2 or 3 matches, until I got a BladeTech. __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

07-26-2006, 05:36 PM	#3
Mike G XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 237	It just did not impress me, so I left mine in the box. But if you're budget doesn't allow for a high end holster then use it. Mike

07-27-2006, 05:24 AM	#7
tex45acp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 163	Springfield did a stellar job of ruining a great gun package by adding that extra junk with it. Another mag would have been much better. I really gave the extras the benefit of the doubt by wearing the holster and mag holder for about a week. They are now in my "no longer needed holster" box. __________________ ALL IT TAKES FOR EVIL TO EXIST......IS FOR GOOD MEN TO STAND BY AND DO NOTHING!!!

07-27-2006, 09:33 AM	#8
SargeRN XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern Area 51, NM Posts: 81	Completely agree! Wore it to the range once and started going through all my other holsters to see what I could use until I can afford something better ie Tucker Texas Heritage IWB! Heck even a Fobus paddle holster is better. BTW IS the XD Gear holster made by Fobus?? Both the holster and mag carrier are marked Israel. Sarge __________________ SFC, US Army, Retired I was a soldier * I am a soldier * I will always be a soldier www.snipercountry.com Last edited by SargeRN : 07-27-2006 at 09:35 AM.

07-27-2006, 09:44 AM	#9
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	The mag pouch is not that bad, but I agree with the holster statement, is "trash" and they (SA) should have included another mag. __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

07-27-2006, 10:04 AM	#10
rcellis XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 41	On a sufficiently wide belt (NOT a 1/2" dress belt) it works acceptably. It's not the best, and while it won't "scratch" the finish, the grip point will probably wear the finish a bit. I tried it for a day and it did what it's supposed to do. But I like the pistol pulled in close, and I ended up using a pancake style.

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