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mongo · 07-23-2007, 09:36 AM

Greetings all, I am getting close to being able to purchase my first XD. Of course it will be a 5" .45acp, hopefully in bi-tone. I am also currently looking at the Maxpedition Colossus bag, and am wondering if it will fit into it's CCW pouch. Anybody have both of these and can comment and/or post a pic?
Thank you in advance,
Mongo

JMFred · 07-23-2007, 04:11 PM

Hi Mongo. I happen to own both but I don't have a camera

. I can tell you that my 5" XD45 rides around in my Colossus fairly well. You must use the zippered CCW pocket of course (that rear slip pocket is nearly useless in my opinion). I am using the Universal Holster and the new Dual Mag Holder. It all fits in there but it is a fairly snug fit. If you push the spare mags down far enough to get a full grip on the XD they are difficult to retrieve. Also, filling the main compartment makes the CCW pocket tighter. You have to experiment to make sure you can easily draw the gun. Any set up like this is going to be about compromises but overall I'm VERY pleased with this combo.

BTW, I've only just bought the XD Tac and have only shot it twice (about 200 rounds) but I am thrilled with it. It handles very well and makes me feel like it's only my skills that need improving.

mcb · 07-23-2007, 04:55 PM

First up when did Maxpedition come out with that Colossus? Must have been recently. I have a Versipack Jumbo and love it but the larger Colossus would have fit me even better.

None-the-less the CCW pocket on the Jumbo is about the same size if not slightly wider than the CCW zipper pocket of the Colossus and I found that drawing my XD-40 Sevice was a bit tight. Doable but a bit tighter than I liked. Now my Kahr CW9 works very nice in there but its a much smaller and thinner gun. Maxpedition gear is top notch IMHO. I have both the Jumbo and there Tactical Attache and both have served me well.

Rambling
mcb

JMFred · 07-23-2007, 06:02 PM

The Colossus has only been out about a month now.

Answering this post earlier made me realize that I had not really experimented enough with the holster position. I cut off the top half of the holster strap and moved it up in the bag. Now the XD rides higher and is easier to draw. It also allows the mags to not have to be stuffed in so deep.

I guess now Mongo I owe you a thank you.

gldnrm01 · 07-23-2007, 07:25 PM

I got the monsoon for a few dollars more and love it! You may want to check it out. It's larger, holds more stuff (got it in khaki)

vs.

i dealt with Sheryl she was very helpful but can be difficult to understand at times with her accent. Hope this helps.

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FAX: 1-310-515-5950
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07-23-2007, 09:36 AM	#1
mongo XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois: 2-A Hell Posts: 17	XD-45 tac in a Maxpedition Colossus?... Greetings all, I am getting close to being able to purchase my first XD. Of course it will be a 5" .45acp, hopefully in bi-tone. I am also currently looking at the Maxpedition Colossus bag, and am wondering if it will fit into it's CCW pouch. Anybody have both of these and can comment and/or post a pic? Thank you in advance, Mongo

07-23-2007, 04:55 PM	#3
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,053	First up when did Maxpedition come out with that Colossus? Must have been recently. I have a Versipack Jumbo and love it but the larger Colossus would have fit me even better. None-the-less the CCW pocket on the Jumbo is about the same size if not slightly wider than the CCW zipper pocket of the Colossus and I found that drawing my XD-40 Sevice was a bit tight. Doable but a bit tighter than I liked. Now my Kahr CW9 works very nice in there but its a much smaller and thinner gun. Maxpedition gear is top notch IMHO. I have both the Jumbo and there Tactical Attache and both have served me well. Rambling mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

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07-23-2007, 04:11 PM	#2
JMFred XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3	Hi Mongo. I happen to own both but I don't have a camera . I can tell you that my 5" XD45 rides around in my Colossus fairly well. You must use the zippered CCW pocket of course (that rear slip pocket is nearly useless in my opinion). I am using the Universal Holster and the new Dual Mag Holder. It all fits in there but it is a fairly snug fit. If you push the spare mags down far enough to get a full grip on the XD they are difficult to retrieve. Also, filling the main compartment makes the CCW pocket tighter. You have to experiment to make sure you can easily draw the gun. Any set up like this is going to be about compromises but overall I'm VERY pleased with this combo. BTW, I've only just bought the XD Tac and have only shot it twice (about 200 rounds) but I am thrilled with it. It handles very well and makes me feel like it's only my skills that need improving.

07-23-2007, 06:02 PM	#4
JMFred XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3	The Colossus has only been out about a month now. Answering this post earlier made me realize that I had not really experimented enough with the holster position. I cut off the top half of the holster strap and moved it up in the bag. Now the XD rides higher and is easier to draw. It also allows the mags to not have to be stuffed in so deep. I guess now Mongo I owe you a thank you.

07-23-2007, 07:25 PM	#5
gldnrm01 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 35	I got the monsoon for a few dollars more and love it! You may want to check it out. It's larger, holds more stuff (got it in khaki) vs. i dealt with Sheryl she was very helpful but can be difficult to understand at times with her accent. Hope this helps. MAXPEDITION P.O. Box 5008 Palos Verdes, CA 90274 PH: 1-310-768-0098, Ext. 112 FAX: 1-310-515-5950 sheryl@maxpedition.com www.maxpedition.com