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daug85 · 03-19-2008, 05:36 PM

I am thinking about trying to conceal carry my 45 service. I want to use an IWB holster. First of all, how hard is this really? I am 6' and about 200 pounds, and I usually where jeans and a tee shirt. what is the best holster for this? Also, is it possible to cut the handle of the service to chop it down to a compact? (I don't really want to do this but it seems really hard to conceal the service) any help will be greatly appreciated.

happygunner · 03-19-2008, 05:43 PM

Sorry about the heading I ment XD not 1911.
I see no real problem concealing your service XD having the full sized grip is always the biggest factor over the smaller compact XDs Picking the right holster meaning a holster that fits you is very important. Having said this I admit to having a box full of holsters that I have tried. Also a really good quality gun belt is a must have.

liljon140 · 03-19-2008, 05:47 PM

I CCW my .45 service all the time. I have a don hume model h715m no. xd45-4 and carry small of back with jeans and a tee shirt. I am 5-8 170lbs and have no trouble with printing have I had anyone notice that I was carrying. It is possible you just have to have the right holster for the job and be comfortable wearing the holster and gun. I am sure there are better holsters for the job and I am sure others will be along shortly to key in on some of them.

digitalexplr · 03-19-2008, 05:48 PM

I've got a .45 service and a 9sc. Both conceal very well with a Crossbreed Quickclip.

**Houseboat** · 03-19-2008, 07:12 PM

Please check out our holsters. They might just be what you are looking for.

We are also running a special right now for XD-Talk Members. Check out this thread for more info.

Thank you,

Isabel

Bowser4x4 · 03-19-2008, 07:24 PM

I like a pancake style: sits up a little higher and for me, this offers a little better cover with a t-shirt. Going to go have to look what brand mine is: looked at a bunch of them and picked the one that fit me the best.

Woof
Bowser

happygunner · 03-19-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houseboat

Please check out our holsters. They might just be what you are looking for.

We are also running a special right now for XD-Talk Members. Check out this thread for more info.

Thank you,

Isabel

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You have a really nice looking site your holsters look like they are good to go.
You folks ever think of making the Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show? I only notice Rafters being the only real qualaty leather holster and belt vendor being there each show.

MasLakas · 03-20-2008, 09:57 AM

I CC my XD45 Service using an Uncle Mikes Sidekick holster size #5 and have had no issues. I have seen people using the Crossbreed supertuck and De Santos (?) IWB holsters to carry the XD45 Service. Once you figure out the most comfortable spot to carry and the angle you are good to go.

Chapie+ · 03-20-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houseboat

Please check out our holsters. They might just be what you are looking for.

We are also running a special right now for XD-Talk Members. Check out this thread for more info.

Thank you,

Isabel

Any plans to make an IWB that will accomodate both an XD .45 Tactical and a TLR-1 or TLR-2 light?

Chapie+

dairycreek · 03-20-2008, 06:06 PM

I carry my XD45 Service in a CTAC with no problem. I do wear my trousers one size larger and that's all it takes to achieve a good carry situation.

03-19-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
daug85 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 66	45 Service for CCW I am thinking about trying to conceal carry my 45 service. I want to use an IWB holster. First of all, how hard is this really? I am 6' and about 200 pounds, and I usually where jeans and a tee shirt. what is the best holster for this? Also, is it possible to cut the handle of the service to chop it down to a compact? (I don't really want to do this but it seems really hard to conceal the service) any help will be greatly appreciated.

03-19-2008, 05:43 PM	#2
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,146	The Service 1911 .45 Sorry about the heading I ment XD not 1911. I see no real problem concealing your service XD having the full sized grip is always the biggest factor over the smaller compact XDs Picking the right holster meaning a holster that fits you is very important. Having said this I admit to having a box full of holsters that I have tried. Also a really good quality gun belt is a must have. Last edited by happygunner; 03-19-2008 at 05:58 PM. Reason: Wrong handgun

03-19-2008, 05:47 PM	#3
liljon140 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 80	I CCW my .45 service all the time. I have a don hume model h715m no. xd45-4 and carry small of back with jeans and a tee shirt. I am 5-8 170lbs and have no trouble with printing have I had anyone notice that I was carrying. It is possible you just have to have the right holster for the job and be comfortable wearing the holster and gun. I am sure there are better holsters for the job and I am sure others will be along shortly to key in on some of them. __________________ A .22lr in the pocket is better than a .45ACP in the safe anyday.

03-19-2008, 05:48 PM	#4
digitalexplr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 621	I've got a .45 service and a 9sc. Both conceal very well with a Crossbreed Quickclip. __________________ XD9sc NRA Life Member "change is not a destination just as hope is not a strategy" - Sarah Palin

03-19-2008, 07:24 PM	#6
Bowser4x4 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 279	I like a pancake style: sits up a little higher and for me, this offers a little better cover with a t-shirt. Going to go have to look what brand mine is: looked at a bunch of them and picked the one that fit me the best. Woof Bowser __________________ The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him. -Sun Tzu Armory Specifications & Inventory: TOP SECRET

03-19-2008, 07:12 PM	#5
Houseboat XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 771	Please check out our holsters. They might just be what you are looking for. We are also running a special right now for XD-Talk Members. Check out this thread for more info. Thank you, Isabel __________________ www.gun-works.com www.tennesseeholstercompany.com Gun-Works.com is wholly owned subsidiary of Tennessee Holster Company, LLC Quality Leather Holsters for your XDs

03-20-2008, 09:57 AM	#8
MasLakas XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 2,835	I CC my XD45 Service using an Uncle Mikes Sidekick holster size #5 and have had no issues. I have seen people using the Crossbreed supertuck and De Santos (?) IWB holsters to carry the XD45 Service. Once you figure out the most comfortable spot to carry and the angle you are good to go. __________________ I speak softly and carry a .45. UtahConcealedCarry.Org

03-20-2008, 06:06 PM	#10
dairycreek XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Plains, Oregon Posts: 95	I carry my XD45 Service in a CTAC with no problem. I do wear my trousers one size larger and that's all it takes to achieve a good carry situation. __________________ Good Shooting Always Protect Your Vision and Hearing!

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