Xdm45 4.5 for concealed carry

[solitaryshell]

After concealed carrying an XD40sc for over 3 years and loving it, I wanted to have this pistol available for the wife to carry due to it's power and flawless reliability, so after much debate and research, I bought an XDm45 4.5 as I wanted the full size grip and longer barrel. So I got the 4.5 instead of waiting on finding the new XDm45 Compact. I was thrilled to find that it fits perfectly in my rig I've carried the XD40sc in all this time, a Crossbreed SuperTuck with Crossbreed belt, with no adjustment. I started carrying the XD40sc with the full 12rd with grip extension a while ago after shifting the holster around to the 3:00 position from the 5:00 position I used to carry on, as this made concealing a full size pistol possible for a fat guy like me . So when I got home with the XDm45 and tried it in the holster, I was thrilled to see there would be very little difference in carry feel, mainly with feeling the longer barrel further down and the slight increase in weight, though both differences are no big deal at all and are barely noticeable when carrying the 45 vs the 40. I can carry with shorts & a loose t shirt this way (at 3:00) with actually better concealment than when I used the compact magazine on the 40sc in the old 5:00 position. The main thing I will have to work on though, is drawing, as the cant being more leaned forward is a different feel than I'm used to, and without practice it makes me draw a bit slower. I'll practice enough to overcome this.

I was wondering who else carries a 4.5 XDm in any caliber, and how you carry it, holster & belt config, etc. What are your experiences with carrying a full size pistol like this? Mine so far are fantastic, I love having a full size pistol with 13+1 rounds of .45ACP on me

[KenW.]

I've never carried that specific weapon, but I used to carry concealed a 5" 1911. The longer barrel is more comfortable when IWB; it doesn't jab you as it lays flat. The most difference will be noted in the grip being longer.

I use Galco Summer Comforts for each of my guns I carry concealed. There are a large number of CBST fans on this site; won't be long until one is recommended as being the best.

[Bandog]

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[solitaryshell]

What kind of holster is that?

Originally Posted by Bandog

I use my 45 now and for my needs feel it is just about perfect.
It feels like a compact pistol that holds 13 +1 45's.
This is my 9mm that I also use some times for EDC.

[Bandog]

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[Triplblack]

I carry the XDm45 4.5 in a Crossbreed Supertuck w/Crossbreed belt. It conceals great for me with no comfort issues whatsoever. 3:00-3:30 fits me best and I like the feeling of having a full-size .45 on my hip.

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[ShiftD40]

I conceal carry in a Desantis Pro-Stealth holster in the waist appendix carry.

[XDster]

I carry a full size XD45 tactical in a CB Supertuck w/ CB belt.
My XDM 9mm 4.5" felt nearly identical, but I sold it.

Anyway I'm 6' - 180 pounds, and also carry at 3:00-3:30.
With full forward cant, the grip goes up my side and nearly disappears.

[1xdmshooter]

I recently switched over from the 4.5 XDM 40S&W to the 4.5 XDM 45ACP and I absolutely love it. I have the Super Tuck holster (though I don't wear it too often cause it can be a pain to get on vs the Galco I have pictured. I usually take my rig off when I get to the office and drop it in my desk and because of this I use the Galco mostly.

[Shaniac]

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