Who is actually CCWing a XD45 5"? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

dasanii19 · 04-10-2007, 12:36 PM

I know many of you have tried ccwing a xd45 tactical but who has actually stuck with it and actually prefers it? I mean is it practical for you? If so, Id like to know your height and weight as well and any other info you might want to share about it.

rodnocker1 · 04-10-2007, 01:32 PM

I have a 5" BiTone that I have been carrying for almost a year in a G-Code OWB along with a G-Code OWB dual mag holder and 2 spare mags on my off side on a Wilderness 1.5" Instructor's Belt. I wear a gray light weight vest and it conceals everything with no problem. I also have a Tucker "The Answer" and although it is a great holster, I don't use it because it is just easier and more comfortable for me to use the paddle OWB. I carry the XD45 5" 24/7 and it is my preferred carry. I also have a Kimber Compact II Stainless that I can carry IWB under a T-Shirt and jeans and my wife can't even tell I have it on but I would rather carry my XD.

Oh Yeah, I'm 6'1" and 227#.

OrangeSkies · 04-10-2007, 01:52 PM

I have a 5" XD-45 that I sometimes carry as my CCW piece, but usually its my Colt/Walther combo. I'm 6'1" tall and weigh around 195 - 200. I use a Galco "Silhouette" holster. With the 5" bbl, I usually have to wear a sweatshirt or medium length jacket.

sas-xd45 · 04-10-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dasanii19

I know many of you have tried ccwing a xd45 tactical but who has actually stuck with it and actually prefers it? I mean is it practical for you? If so, Id like to know your height and weight as well and any other info you might want to share about it.

I like it.
It is practical for me.
6'2", 230
Crossbreed SuperTuck, sometimes tucked, but in cooler weather usually just as standard IWB under a jacket works for me.

-steve

dasanii19 · 04-10-2007, 05:41 PM

Well it seems as though the bigger guys can pull it off which is good for me because im 6'2 230, I will give it a try before I go out and buy a compact..

Thanks, and people keep responding, this is interesting.

rtparso · 04-10-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dasanii19

Well it seems as though the bigger guys can pull it off which is good for me because im 6'2 230, I will give it a try before I go out and buy a compact..

Thanks, and people keep responding, this is interesting.

Big?? I am 5' 8" and 260 lbs I carry iwb with a supertuck. If I carry my XD45 I wear a loose shirt.

GrovenSpringer · 04-10-2007, 07:37 PM

I carried a Glock21 for about three years. I don't think the XD 5" is a lot larger to conceal, but maybe. I had to Mex. carry most of the time to pull it off. I'm 6' 230 and it isn't hard but you gotta be careful of reaching and bending over so as not to print. I have recently changed to an XD9SC just for the comfort factor. And as far as the ballistics arguement, let me shoot you point blank in the forehead with a 115 grain Gold dot and then argue ballistics. Shot placement guys! Gotta be good to survive. Practice, practice, practice!

Neomet · 04-10-2007, 08:51 PM

Its my almost daily carry. I'm 5'10" and 190, 33" waist. I use an Answer IWB and routinely carry with just an untucked shirt and have never been made. Now I don't bend over at the waist but I don't recommend that no matter what size handgun you decide to carry.

hellagerms · 04-10-2007, 09:56 PM

I did carry it alot, but not so much anymore. To be honest I think it is in my night stand, but it could be at a friends...

It was great, but I like owb carry the service or sub. iwb PX4 or HK.

Captain Jack · 04-11-2007, 12:50 AM

Is that an XD Tactical in your IWB or are you just happy to see me?

I joke, I joke.

04-10-2007, 12:36 PM	#1
dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,519	Who is actually CCWing a XD45 5"? I know many of you have tried ccwing a xd45 tactical but who has actually stuck with it and actually prefers it? I mean is it practical for you? If so, Id like to know your height and weight as well and any other info you might want to share about it. __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

04-10-2007, 01:32 PM	#2
rodnocker1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leona, Texas Posts: 585	I have a 5" BiTone that I have been carrying for almost a year in a G-Code OWB along with a G-Code OWB dual mag holder and 2 spare mags on my off side on a Wilderness 1.5" Instructor's Belt. I wear a gray light weight vest and it conceals everything with no problem. I also have a Tucker "The Answer" and although it is a great holster, I don't use it because it is just easier and more comfortable for me to use the paddle OWB. I carry the XD45 5" 24/7 and it is my preferred carry. I also have a Kimber Compact II Stainless that I can carry IWB under a T-Shirt and jeans and my wife can't even tell I have it on but I would rather carry my XD. Oh Yeah, I'm 6'1" and 227#. __________________ Rodney Last edited by rodnocker1; 04-10-2007 at 01:39 PM.

04-10-2007, 01:52 PM	#3
OrangeSkies XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 248	I have a 5" XD-45 that I sometimes carry as my CCW piece, but usually its my Colt/Walther combo. I'm 6'1" tall and weigh around 195 - 200. I use a Galco "Silhouette" holster. With the 5" bbl, I usually have to wear a sweatshirt or medium length jacket. Last edited by OrangeSkies; 04-10-2007 at 01:54 PM.

04-10-2007, 05:41 PM	#5
dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,519	Well it seems as though the bigger guys can pull it off which is good for me because im 6'2 230, I will give it a try before I go out and buy a compact.. Thanks, and people keep responding, this is interesting. __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

04-10-2007, 07:37 PM	#7
GrovenSpringer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 171	I carried a Glock21 for about three years. I don't think the XD 5" is a lot larger to conceal, but maybe. I had to Mex. carry most of the time to pull it off. I'm 6' 230 and it isn't hard but you gotta be careful of reaching and bending over so as not to print. I have recently changed to an XD9SC just for the comfort factor. And as far as the ballistics arguement, let me shoot you point blank in the forehead with a 115 grain Gold dot and then argue ballistics. Shot placement guys! Gotta be good to survive. Practice, practice, practice! __________________ You really should take me seriously, I have eleven reasons why you should! Ron Paul for president!

04-10-2007, 08:51 PM	#8
Neomet XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Made it to Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,402	Its my almost daily carry. I'm 5'10" and 190, 33" waist. I use an Answer IWB and routinely carry with just an untucked shirt and have never been made. Now I don't bend over at the waist but I don't recommend that no matter what size handgun you decide to carry. __________________ 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!

04-10-2007, 09:56 PM	#9
hellagerms XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In orbitals Posts: 4,252	I did carry it alot, but not so much anymore. To be honest I think it is in my night stand, but it could be at a friends... It was great, but I like owb carry the service or sub. iwb PX4 or HK.

04-11-2007, 12:50 AM	#10
Captain Jack XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,352	Is that an XD Tactical in your IWB or are you just happy to see me? I joke, I joke.

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