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Slugger · 05-03-2008, 04:03 PM

Looking for input on what you guys have found for a OWB kydex type holsters. Here are my main needs:
Tight to the body
Adjustable tention
Belt loop that will take 1 1/2" X 1/4"
Forward cant
Most of my carry is IWB but I'm thinking about another alternative for cool weather carry. I'm leaning towards Blade tech but wanted to hear some first hand opinions. Thanks for your help.

Slugger

XDcompCO · 05-03-2008, 04:17 PM

try the galco m7x it sits high with a really good forward cant(sp) i really like it for an owb carry rig

rodnocker1 · 05-03-2008, 04:31 PM

I use a G-Code (paddle style, strongside) for my XD45 5" w/dual mag holder (weakside) and a 5.11 vest for cover. This combo works for me and I wear it year round although it does tend to get a "little" warm here in the summer.

Slugger · 05-09-2008, 12:20 PM

Do you guys find these hold close to the body?

Thanks for the suggestions keep them coming.
Slugger

**R Dub** · 05-09-2008, 05:25 PM

Here is another option from one our sponsors. I have one of these for my HK P7 and it is very nice. Comp-Tac : Products

The Blade Tech Sting Ray is also a good one.

rgeliske · 05-10-2008, 07:57 AM

I will always come back with these two companies:

Raven Concealment Systems for their modular holsters:

The Malabar Front

FIST for their thin kydex which reduces the bulk making them more easy to conceal:

FIST, INC.

shooter57 · 05-10-2008, 07:58 AM

It's been only a week but I'm starting to really like the holster that came with the XD.

Harris · 05-10-2008, 10:10 AM

I definitely add my vote for Fist. I use their holsters (I use the leather, not Kydex). They are designed specifically for your pistol, to YOUR specifications. They are designed as concealment holsters from the ground up, so they hold the pistol close, and the grip tucked in to minimize printing. The only down side is that they run about 8 weeks from order to delivery. However, that is reasonable to get a holster built to your specs (you pick the cant, add options, tell them if you want it to fit extra tight, etc), in the color you want, for your pistol.

Harris

orangevol · 05-10-2008, 07:54 PM

For my XD .45 compact the Don Hume H720 OT is the ticket for two ways to carry. Use the paddle for quick rig removal or take it off and slide your belt through the loops. Either way it has just the right forward cant for strong side carry.

DPGDirk · 05-13-2008, 01:50 PM

Some OWB holsters fit tighter than others, but none of them will hold that gun as snugly as a good IWB holster will.

I carry with my crossbreed supertuck all year long. The clothes will change, but the holster does not.

Considering the IWB comfort, concealability and snug fit, OWB carry is no longer an option for me.

05-03-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
Slugger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Western Wash Posts: 125	OWB carry options Looking for input on what you guys have found for a OWB kydex type holsters. Here are my main needs: Tight to the body Adjustable tention Belt loop that will take 1 1/2" X 1/4" Forward cant Most of my carry is IWB but I'm thinking about another alternative for cool weather carry. I'm leaning towards Blade tech but wanted to hear some first hand opinions. Thanks for your help. Slugger __________________ Anti-gun = Anti-American The 2nd has nothing to do with duck hunting!

05-03-2008, 04:31 PM	#3
rodnocker1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leona, Texas Posts: 578	I use a G-Code (paddle style, strongside) for my XD45 5" w/dual mag holder (weakside) and a 5.11 vest for cover. This combo works for me and I wear it year round although it does tend to get a "little" warm here in the summer. __________________ Rodney

05-09-2008, 12:20 PM	#4
Slugger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Western Wash Posts: 125	Do you guys find these hold close to the body? Thanks for the suggestions keep them coming. Slugger __________________ Anti-gun = Anti-American The 2nd has nothing to do with duck hunting!

05-09-2008, 05:25 PM	#5
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,519 Blog Entries: 1	Here is another option from one our sponsors. I have one of these for my HK P7 and it is very nice. Comp-Tac : Products The Blade Tech Sting Ray is also a good one. __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

05-10-2008, 07:57 AM	#6
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,428	I will always come back with these two companies: Raven Concealment Systems for their modular holsters: The Malabar Front FIST for their thin kydex which reduces the bulk making them more easy to conceal: FIST, INC. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, S&W Model 60 357, 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, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

05-03-2008, 04:17 PM	#2
XDcompCO XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: colorado springs CO Posts: 19	try the galco m7x it sits high with a really good forward cant(sp) i really like it for an owb carry rig

05-10-2008, 07:58 AM	#7
shooter57 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 6	It's been only a week but I'm starting to really like the holster that came with the XD. __________________ If you served in any branch of the Military, Thank You.

05-10-2008, 10:10 AM	#8
Harris XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 57	I definitely add my vote for Fist. I use their holsters (I use the leather, not Kydex). They are designed specifically for your pistol, to YOUR specifications. They are designed as concealment holsters from the ground up, so they hold the pistol close, and the grip tucked in to minimize printing. The only down side is that they run about 8 weeks from order to delivery. However, that is reasonable to get a holster built to your specs (you pick the cant, add options, tell them if you want it to fit extra tight, etc), in the color you want, for your pistol. Harris

05-10-2008, 07:54 PM	#9
orangevol XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 53	For my XD .45 compact the Don Hume H720 OT is the ticket for two ways to carry. Use the paddle for quick rig removal or take it off and slide your belt through the loops. Either way it has just the right forward cant for strong side carry. __________________ XD .45 compact 4" S&W 4013 .40 3.5" Colt Anaconda .44 mag 6" S&W mod 28 .357 mag 4" S&W mod 36 .38 2" S&W mod 36 .38 3" HB Ruger Standard Auto .22 6" North American Arms Mini Revolver .22LR 1 1/8" Marlin .22 mag camp take down Glenfield .22 LR Ruger 10/22 .22 LR Mossburg 500 pump 12 Ga

05-13-2008, 01:50 PM	#10
DPGDirk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rose Hill, KS Posts: 268	Some OWB holsters fit tighter than others, but none of them will hold that gun as snugly as a good IWB holster will. I carry with my crossbreed supertuck all year long. The clothes will change, but the holster does not. Considering the IWB comfort, concealability and snug fit, OWB carry is no longer an option for me. __________________ XD .45- 4" service model Polished Barrel, Tru-Glo F/O Sights, Springer Carry Trigger, Factory Clean-up, Extended mag release, etc XD 9mm Service Bi-Tone w/ Tru-Glo F/O Sights & Polished Barrel (Springer Candidate) Kahr PM-45 w/ polished barrel and meprolights http://www.precisionfirearmfinishing.com

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