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Skeetclub · 09-26-2006, 05:19 PM

Is anyone using a clipdraw on their XD45? Is anyone using a clipdraw, period?

How does it work for you?

Thanks in advance...

**Need For Speed** · 09-26-2006, 06:30 PM

I just bought 2 of them but haven't put them on yet.

I am waiting for my 9SC to arrive for my carry

Skeetclub · 09-26-2006, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Need For Speed

I just bought 2 of them but haven't put them on yet.

I am waiting for my 9SC to arrive for my carry

I went ahead and purchased one before getting any feedback. If I don't like it, I'll put it in the drawer with my "holster collection".

hv3apbt · 09-27-2006, 03:31 PM

i have three...one for my xd9sc,xd9service,and one for my s&w 640...i like the convenience for running to the store and quick errands...but long use puts to much sweat on the gun and parts...i keep them on only because they do interfere with using regular holsters...YMMV...chris

locobombero · 09-27-2006, 05:44 PM

I use a clip draw on my XD9SC and have positioned it so my belt covers the trigger guard. I typically wear it OWB between my belt and clothing. It is by far my favorite holster type of item for CCW I have found for my body type.

Heres just a quick look at where the clipdraw sits on the gun where my belt blocks the trigger guard.

roberto-232 · 09-27-2006, 06:01 PM

Your not afraid of the gun going off while your putting it in your waistband? Scary to think of the trigger not having something covering it.

locobombero · 09-27-2006, 06:34 PM

Putting the gun in your "waistband" is the same as putting it in a holster. If you keep your finger out of the trigger guard and pay attention all is ok. Not to mention the XD line has a redundant safety. Iv read all the posts about how people think the clipdraw is unsafe and have to say I almost didn't try it. What I have discovered is that the clipdraw is every bit as safe if you know how to handle your fire arm correctly including Keeping your finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.

TheXDkid · 09-27-2006, 06:52 PM

i would consider one of these however doesnt it get annoying having the clip on the slide all the time?? i imagine this would be a hassel (also kindof ugly) to keep on the pistol all the time. Is there a way to make it easily removable??

locobombero · 09-27-2006, 07:00 PM

It can be removed in a couple of min. with out issue by taking out the 2 screws. The clipdraw that is used for XD's is the universal version that is not permanent and can be completely removed at any time with out any affect to the slide. To be honest you get used to it being there. At first I noticed it every time I chambered my first round but dont even notice it there anymore. As for looks.....Yea I'll give ya that one, it does look less attractive vs. the bare slide. But really the clip draw is more function then form IMO.

roberto-232 · 09-27-2006, 07:48 PM

Can’t really tell on the pic, but how do you install it on the slide?

09-26-2006, 05:19 PM	#1
Skeetclub XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carolina Posts: 131	.45 ACP & Clipdraw Is anyone using a clipdraw on their XD45? Is anyone using a clipdraw, period? How does it work for you? Thanks in advance... __________________ If xd45ACP.ammo <= 0 Then Response.Redirect("AmmoStore") Else Me.ShootRounds End If

09-26-2006, 06:30 PM	#2
Need For Speed XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cincinnati Area Posts: 583	I just bought 2 of them but haven't put them on yet. I am waiting for my 9SC to arrive for my carry __________________ I'm your huckleberry. "You cannot exaggerate about the Marines. They are convinced to the point of arrogance that they are the most ferocious fighters on earth, and the amusing thing about it is, they are." Kevin Keaney 1st MarDiv Chaplain-Korea

09-27-2006, 03:31 PM	#4
hv3apbt XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: N.H. the live free or die state Posts: 21	i have three...one for my xd9sc,xd9service,and one for my s&w 640...i like the convenience for running to the store and quick errands...but long use puts to much sweat on the gun and parts...i keep them on only because they do interfere with using regular holsters...YMMV...chris __________________ \"...what if it was just one guy with six guns?\"

09-27-2006, 06:01 PM	#6
roberto-232 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 195	Your not afraid of the gun going off while your putting it in your waistband? Scary to think of the trigger not having something covering it. __________________ "Envy the country that has heroes, huh? I say pity the country that needs them." Quote by Denton Van Zan 'Dragon Slayer': Reign of Fire (Played by Matthew McConaughey)

09-27-2006, 07:48 PM	#10
roberto-232 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 195	Can’t really tell on the pic, but how do you install it on the slide? __________________ "Envy the country that has heroes, huh? I say pity the country that needs them." Quote by Denton Van Zan 'Dragon Slayer': Reign of Fire (Played by Matthew McConaughey)

09-27-2006, 05:44 PM	#5
locobombero XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Casa Grande, Arizona Posts: 118	I use a clip draw on my XD9SC and have positioned it so my belt covers the trigger guard. I typically wear it OWB between my belt and clothing. It is by far my favorite holster type of item for CCW I have found for my body type. Heres just a quick look at where the clipdraw sits on the gun where my belt blocks the trigger guard.

09-27-2006, 06:34 PM	#7
locobombero XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Casa Grande, Arizona Posts: 118	Putting the gun in your "waistband" is the same as putting it in a holster. If you keep your finger out of the trigger guard and pay attention all is ok. Not to mention the XD line has a redundant safety. Iv read all the posts about how people think the clipdraw is unsafe and have to say I almost didn't try it. What I have discovered is that the clipdraw is every bit as safe if you know how to handle your fire arm correctly including Keeping your finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.

09-27-2006, 06:52 PM	#8
TheXDkid XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 628	i would consider one of these however doesnt it get annoying having the clip on the slide all the time?? i imagine this would be a hassel (also kindof ugly) to keep on the pistol all the time. Is there a way to make it easily removable??

09-27-2006, 07:00 PM	#9
locobombero XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Casa Grande, Arizona Posts: 118	It can be removed in a couple of min. with out issue by taking out the 2 screws. The clipdraw that is used for XD's is the universal version that is not permanent and can be completely removed at any time with out any affect to the slide. To be honest you get used to it being there. At first I noticed it every time I chambered my first round but dont even notice it there anymore. As for looks.....Yea I'll give ya that one, it does look less attractive vs. the bare slide. But really the clip draw is more function then form IMO.

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