What do you want to see in a IWB holster? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Badshot · 03-26-2007, 10:03 AM

OK I'm just thinking about making my own IWB holster(s) and while there are really great reviews of some of these holsters I want to hear what folks really want to see in their holsters.

I'm looking at all options.. Leather, Kydex, Leather/Kydex combination and even a Cordura/and something fabric + Kydex configuration.

Thoughts?

propellerhead · 03-26-2007, 10:25 AM

Thin... it has to be thin so I don't have to buy new pants.

SLCDave · 03-26-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by propellerhead

Thin... it has to be thin so I don't have to buy new pants.

+1. Also, I'd like adjustable cant, and no thumbbreaks.

propellerhead · 03-26-2007, 11:46 AM

That's why I like the CTAC one, or at least that design. The clips are offset from the pistol. They don't add thickness.

jednp · 03-26-2007, 12:01 PM

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What do you want to see in a IWB holster?

preferably a gun.. but that's just me. lol

but honestly, thin, adjustable, and one that stays put.. not rocking back and forth.

OrangeSkies · 03-26-2007, 02:34 PM

A less than 3 month waiting period for one...

Miguel · 03-26-2007, 02:47 PM

Leather to cover the whole gun, kydex that makes it easy to reholster with one hand only, canted for easy access and to aid in concealment, adjustable since my a$$ is unique.

Mercmar · 03-26-2007, 04:35 PM

I always like to see my G26 in my IWB holster.

Lazarus · 03-26-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeSkies

A less than 3 month waiting period for one...

+1

Grimloktt · 03-27-2007, 02:02 PM

When it's canted all the way forward, your pants/belt are not touching any part of the gun b/c the holster comes up high enough...or it doesn't drop your gun too low.

When making it fit an XD, you need to remember to make a space for the loaded chamber indicator b/c that is up in the air.

Comfortable...of course.

+1 million, ready to buy from inventory.

03-26-2007, 10:03 AM	#1
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	What do you want to see in a IWB holster? OK I'm just thinking about making my own IWB holster(s) and while there are really great reviews of some of these holsters I want to hear what folks really want to see in their holsters. I'm looking at all options.. Leather, Kydex, Leather/Kydex combination and even a Cordura/and something fabric + Kydex configuration. Thoughts? __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun! Last edited by Badshot; 03-27-2007 at 10:06 AM.

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propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,516	Thin... it has to be thin so I don't have to buy new pants. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

03-26-2007, 11:46 AM	#4
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,516	That's why I like the CTAC one, or at least that design. The clips are offset from the pistol. They don't add thickness. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

03-26-2007, 02:47 PM	#7
Miguel XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,869	Leather to cover the whole gun, kydex that makes it easy to reholster with one hand only, canted for easy access and to aid in concealment, adjustable since my a$$ is unique. __________________ Miguel Enjoying my XD .45ACP Tactical. need to break in my 870, and my wife's XDSC9. I carry my XD45 ACP Tactical, in a SuperTuck from CB. Very comfortable, easy to hide, easy to draw, and easy to reholster. Looking for an HDR*, either an AR-180B, or Kel-Tec FBR. HDR, Homeland Defense Rifle

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03-26-2007, 02:34 PM	#6
OrangeSkies XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 248	A less than 3 month waiting period for one...

03-26-2007, 04:35 PM	#8
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,761	I always like to see my G26 in my IWB holster.

03-27-2007, 02:02 PM	#10
Grimloktt XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 360	When it's canted all the way forward, your pants/belt are not touching any part of the gun b/c the holster comes up high enough...or it doesn't drop your gun too low. When making it fit an XD, you need to remember to make a space for the loaded chamber indicator b/c that is up in the air. Comfortable...of course. +1 million, ready to buy from inventory.