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UCPOPO · 08-08-2006, 09:45 AM

Can anyone give me an idea of some left handed holsters for an XD 45acp. Do they work with the other XD Holsters?

Im looking for a nice left handed paddle holster as well as good duty holster. Thanks for any info.

UCPOPO · 12-28-2006, 05:44 PM

Anyone???

**loonybin** · 12-28-2006, 06:27 PM

I think most LH holsters will work for the xd45. It might be a tight fit, but it should work. If they're leather, they can be stretched a bit to fit the 45.

Texfire · 12-30-2006, 11:43 AM

I'm a lefty, so I'll share my experiences. Of course the holster that comes with it is useless for lefties, too bad they don't offer some sort of exchange program for it, but we're used to it...

I've only had my XD45 for a short time so my collection of holsters for it are fairly limited. I purchased the Bladetech Kydex model for the XD45 with a mounted weaponlight. It's a little long for the compact with the XLM, looks like it would fit the Tactical model in the same holster, or a service with a longer weaponlight. Even so, it is a tight fit with little play and a "snick" when you holster it. For non discrete carry, the included two mag carrier is perfectly functional, but I wouldn't want to use it for CCW.

The other holster I have, which will be the one I use for CCW until I find an IWB, is a Don Hume JIT slide. Not a bad choice, since it's winter a cover garment is easy to use. I have this same holster for my High Powers, and it's an excellent minimalist holster. Good tight fit and coverage of the entire triggerguard. Not my first choice for CCW, but will do with a cover garment during the winter. When deeper conceal weather comes along, I'll have decided on and ordered a custom IWB holster. To use with the Don Hume, I ordered a single mag Kydex Safariland doublestack mag holder, so I had a single mag option for CCW. It's good for the price, but I'm looking around for one that's more discrete with a snapping cover. The sleeve on the long mag might make that a challenge, it's going to take trial and error I suspect.

Tex

Neomet · 12-30-2006, 01:58 PM

I carry mine in an Answer IWB. I believe Rob also makes OWB LH holsters. They are not the cheapest in the world but they are certainly some of the best. Galco makes OWB lefties as well. I use a Matrix for owb. Pretty nice holster as well but no retention strap if you need one of those.

solocycles · 12-30-2006, 04:38 PM

I have a Safariland 6280 (left-handed) for duty and a Blade-tech for off-duty. Both work well.

Good luck,

Marty

GW45NUT · 12-31-2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by UCPOPO

Anyone???

Give Comp-Tac Holsters a chance. I am very happy with their FBI paddle style I bought.

LandTrain · 12-31-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCPOPO

Can anyone give me an idea of some left handed holsters for an XD 45acp. Do they work with the other XD Holsters?

Im looking for a nice left handed paddle holster as well as good duty holster. Thanks for any info.

At a recent gun show in Hickory, NC, a vendor was there. I bought one of his holsters. It is leather, with a paddle.

The fella was real nice, here is the website..........

www.wildbillsconcealment.com

cmc · 01-02-2007, 12:41 PM

Another Lefty here...

I have a few LH for a few guns from Tucker & Milt Sparks. I highly recommend both for what ever needs you have. Note though Milt Sparks takes forever to arrive but worth the wait. Tucker makes some dang nice holsters and I'm always torn as to which place to order my next one.

I also make my own kydex ones so I have something to use till my leather ones show up. Not pretty but IWB and the like aren't meant to be seen besides I can make 10 holsters for the price of one bought from a store.

malkore · 01-02-2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GW45NUT

Give Comp-Tac Holsters a chance. I am very happy with their FBI paddle style I bought.

agreed, I like the CTAC I got from them. all handmade, so they'll make it left or right.
they're also familiar with XD's (like the fact an XD9subcompact is the same width as a 40/45 service, so all three can share the same holster...but an XD9 service is narrower and won't be retained properly)

08-08-2006, 09:45 AM	#1
UCPOPO XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 47	LH Holsters for XD 45acp Can anyone give me an idea of some left handed holsters for an XD 45acp. Do they work with the other XD Holsters? Im looking for a nice left handed paddle holster as well as good duty holster. Thanks for any info. __________________ "You have the right to remain silent so shut the f-ck up!" Bad Boys 2--XD 45's Service (both Canyon Creek Custom) 1--XD 45 Tactical (Canyon Creek Custom) HK UMP45 Full Aut0 Taurus M851 UL .38 (for deep UC Work) Remington 870 Wilson Combat 12Ga Serveral more not listed and more on the way

12-28-2006, 05:44 PM	#2
UCPOPO XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 47	Anyone??? __________________ "You have the right to remain silent so shut the f-ck up!" Bad Boys 2--XD 45's Service (both Canyon Creek Custom) 1--XD 45 Tactical (Canyon Creek Custom) HK UMP45 Full Aut0 Taurus M851 UL .38 (for deep UC Work) Remington 870 Wilson Combat 12Ga Serveral more not listed and more on the way

12-28-2006, 06:27 PM	#3
loonybin XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: central Kansas Posts: 1,522	I think most LH holsters will work for the xd45. It might be a tight fit, but it should work. If they're leather, they can be stretched a bit to fit the 45. __________________ Tempus fugit. Frater, memento mori. Happy is what you make it -- always has been, always will be.

12-30-2006, 01:58 PM	#5
Neomet XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Made it to Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,402	I carry mine in an Answer IWB. I believe Rob also makes OWB LH holsters. They are not the cheapest in the world but they are certainly some of the best. Galco makes OWB lefties as well. I use a Matrix for owb. Pretty nice holster as well but no retention strap if you need one of those. __________________ Who said that? Who the freak said that? Who's the slimy little communist $hit, twinkle-toed rocksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant? Nobody, huh? The fairy freaking godmother said it. Out-freaking-standing. I will PT you all until you freaking die!

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12-30-2006, 11:43 AM	#4
Texfire XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 5	I'm a lefty, so I'll share my experiences. Of course the holster that comes with it is useless for lefties, too bad they don't offer some sort of exchange program for it, but we're used to it... I've only had my XD45 for a short time so my collection of holsters for it are fairly limited. I purchased the Bladetech Kydex model for the XD45 with a mounted weaponlight. It's a little long for the compact with the XLM, looks like it would fit the Tactical model in the same holster, or a service with a longer weaponlight. Even so, it is a tight fit with little play and a "snick" when you holster it. For non discrete carry, the included two mag carrier is perfectly functional, but I wouldn't want to use it for CCW. The other holster I have, which will be the one I use for CCW until I find an IWB, is a Don Hume JIT slide. Not a bad choice, since it's winter a cover garment is easy to use. I have this same holster for my High Powers, and it's an excellent minimalist holster. Good tight fit and coverage of the entire triggerguard. Not my first choice for CCW, but will do with a cover garment during the winter. When deeper conceal weather comes along, I'll have decided on and ordered a custom IWB holster. To use with the Don Hume, I ordered a single mag Kydex Safariland doublestack mag holder, so I had a single mag option for CCW. It's good for the price, but I'm looking around for one that's more discrete with a snapping cover. The sleeve on the long mag might make that a challenge, it's going to take trial and error I suspect. Tex

12-30-2006, 04:38 PM	#6
solocycles XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 15	I have a Safariland 6280 (left-handed) for duty and a Blade-tech for off-duty. Both work well. Good luck, Marty

01-02-2007, 12:41 PM	#9
cmc XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7	Another Lefty here... I have a few LH for a few guns from Tucker & Milt Sparks. I highly recommend both for what ever needs you have. Note though Milt Sparks takes forever to arrive but worth the wait. Tucker makes some dang nice holsters and I'm always torn as to which place to order my next one. I also make my own kydex ones so I have something to use till my leather ones show up. Not pretty but IWB and the like aren't meant to be seen besides I can make 10 holsters for the price of one bought from a store.