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jbt74 · 06-21-2006, 06:42 PM

Owned an XD-9 Service Bi-Tone for a little over 2 year now. Wanted a paddle holster that would stay in place through out the day and stay on my hip when I drew my pistol. DeSanties had the Viper Holster, which was great, but over time the leather gets soft, and doesn't hold its shape up very well (most likely because I sweat too much…the result of having a big old pot belly).
I Purchased the DeSanties NYPD holster, then swapped the paddle wtih the Viper.
I lost the ability to adjust the cant of the holster (only the 2 anchor screws have holes to attach to the NYPD holster, the 3rd Cant adjustment screw doesn't have a corresponding hole in the NYPD holster)
It has worked out GREAT- Comfortable all day, doesn't loose its shape, and grips on like a vice-
If I could ever figure out how to post photos on here I could show how it turned out.
I've noticed if I use a tweed belt ever holster I have moves all over the palce. Has to be a regular 1.5" or thicker leather belt-

Any other holster that work for us overweight guys? ISW just doesn't seem too comfortable. If I had that much room in my wasteband to accomidate a pistole then I would be one happy camper. SOB just sounds painful when sitting. I'm starting to have more holster then pistols...not a good thing.

**SgtRich** · 06-22-2006, 03:15 AM

Beside my CompTac C-T.A.C. (IWB), I have a Don Hume Open Top (available at pistolgear.com) and a DeSantis Speed Scabbard for my XD45ACP. I realize none of these are paddle holsters but all are very comfortable, stay put and I'm a "full-figured" kind of guy.

06-21-2006, 06:42 PM	#1
jbt74 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3	New Style Holster-Any other suggestions Owned an XD-9 Service Bi-Tone for a little over 2 year now. Wanted a paddle holster that would stay in place through out the day and stay on my hip when I drew my pistol. DeSanties had the Viper Holster, which was great, but over time the leather gets soft, and doesn't hold its shape up very well (most likely because I sweat too much…the result of having a big old pot belly). I Purchased the DeSanties NYPD holster, then swapped the paddle wtih the Viper. I lost the ability to adjust the cant of the holster (only the 2 anchor screws have holes to attach to the NYPD holster, the 3rd Cant adjustment screw doesn't have a corresponding hole in the NYPD holster) It has worked out GREAT- Comfortable all day, doesn't loose its shape, and grips on like a vice- If I could ever figure out how to post photos on here I could show how it turned out. I've noticed if I use a tweed belt ever holster I have moves all over the palce. Has to be a regular 1.5" or thicker leather belt- Any other holster that work for us overweight guys? ISW just doesn't seem too comfortable. If I had that much room in my wasteband to accomidate a pistole then I would be one happy camper. SOB just sounds painful when sitting. I'm starting to have more holster then pistols...not a good thing.

06-22-2006, 03:15 AM	#2
SgtRich XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 149	Beside my CompTac C-T.A.C. (IWB), I have a Don Hume Open Top (available at pistolgear.com) and a DeSantis Speed Scabbard for my XD45ACP. I realize none of these are paddle holsters but all are very comfortable, stay put and I'm a "full-figured" kind of guy. __________________ Springfield Armory XD-45 ACP Service Model Glock 21 SF Smith & Wesson M&P 45

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