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adams528 · 07-30-2007, 06:32 PM

Have been having trouble locating a good duty holster for my tactical 5" 45, enter Safariland. They cranked out a model 6280 for 5" and marked it 40/45 xd Tactical 5". My 45 is way too tight, more than a break in period. Does anyone know the frame width and or slide width for both versions 40 vs 45? My guess is there is a difference and enough to make this holster not be the right fit if Safariland used a 40 for a model.

Reeek · 07-30-2007, 09:28 PM

There is a difference in size but I don't know the exact measurement. I've heard a few stories of 45's being incessantly tight in some holsters where it's said the 40 and 45 will work in the same holster.

I believe this problem has been reduced with more and more holster mfg's molding for the 45 specifically these days.

**JhankG** · 07-30-2007, 09:34 PM

I believe the 9 and 40 are the same frame so I don't see why anything would be marked 40/45.

ajamesp51 · 07-30-2007, 10:07 PM

The slide is longer from front to back and the hood may be tight to fit over the rear of the slide. from side to side they should be the same.

rgeliske · 07-31-2007, 08:01 AM

The XD45 will work in a 9mm/40SW holster without a problem. You can help the breakin by getting some shoe stretch at the local drug store. Spray it on the inside and outside of the holster. Wrap your gun in a couple of baggies or any light plastic to protect the gun and add thickness. Shove the gun all the way in the holster and allow to sit over night. Keep doing this until you get a fit you like. Remember when the gun is on your belt you body changes the contour of the holster. I have one holster that is tight until I cinch my belt down then it's perfect.

07-30-2007, 06:32 PM	#1
adams528 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7	frame size 45 vs 40? Have been having trouble locating a good duty holster for my tactical 5" 45, enter Safariland. They cranked out a model 6280 for 5" and marked it 40/45 xd Tactical 5". My 45 is way too tight, more than a break in period. Does anyone know the frame width and or slide width for both versions 40 vs 45? My guess is there is a difference and enough to make this holster not be the right fit if Safariland used a 40 for a model.

07-30-2007, 09:28 PM	#2
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,781	There is a difference in size but I don't know the exact measurement. I've heard a few stories of 45's being incessantly tight in some holsters where it's said the 40 and 45 will work in the same holster. I believe this problem has been reduced with more and more holster mfg's molding for the 45 specifically these days. __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6 Last edited by Reeek; 07-30-2007 at 09:29 PM. Reason: spelling

07-30-2007, 09:34 PM	#3
JhankG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,424	I believe the 9 and 40 are the same frame so I don't see why anything would be marked 40/45. __________________ -SA XD 45c -SA Loaded 1911 SS -Ruger 10/22 -Mosin Nagant M44 -CMMG AR

07-30-2007, 10:07 PM	#4
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,027	The slide is longer from front to back and the hood may be tight to fit over the rear of the slide. from side to side they should be the same. __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

07-31-2007, 08:01 AM	#5
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,788	The XD45 will work in a 9mm/40SW holster without a problem. You can help the breakin by getting some shoe stretch at the local drug store. Spray it on the inside and outside of the holster. Wrap your gun in a couple of baggies or any light plastic to protect the gun and add thickness. Shove the gun all the way in the holster and allow to sit over night. Keep doing this until you get a fit you like. Remember when the gun is on your belt you body changes the contour of the holster. I have one holster that is tight until I cinch my belt down then it's perfect. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

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