XD holsters

AKWARRIOR · 06-15-2010, 07:19 PM

I had never used this before but every Springfield XD comes with a belt scabbard-slide holster and a mag carrier.I decided to try using the holster over the weekend.Well you can't ask for much as these are freebies but I find the holster to be pretty worthless.The belt loop should have been molded as close to the holster as possible.

Wearing a belt,the holster sticks out from your side just enough that it cants outwards away from your body at 45 degrees and doesn't feel secure.The loop is to wide to grab onto your belt and makes you feel like some hillbilly sheriff with his gun flopping all over his belt.I don't recommend them.I have an inside the pants slide with a clip that is much better but don't care for IWB's.I think I am going to go with a fobus or a serpa paddle for the XD as they attach to your belt and the clip also secures inside your pants.The serpa has other advantages in that with a quick attachment it can become a thigh rig or adapted to a vest for chest carry so we will see.

ErikD · 06-18-2010, 01:32 PM

Why are there rails on the holster? Are you supposed to carry your mall ninja shit on the holster until you need it?

FalconUruguay · 06-18-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikD

Why are there rails on the holster? Are you supposed to carry your mall ninja shit on the holster until you need it?

No...It's So You Can Shoot With The Holster Still Attached, While The Mall Ninja Shit is Attached To The Holster.

Just Another Stupid Idea :dgnr::dgnr:

m700m · 06-18-2010, 03:46 PM

Agreed, mine sucked, works, ok on the kids bb gun.

Desert Rat · 06-18-2010, 04:06 PM

God intended for guns to be made of steel and wood...holsters to be made of leather. What more does a guy need to know???

gunkgy · 06-18-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

God intended for guns to be made of steel and wood...holsters to be made of leather. What more does a guy need to know???

[FONT="Arial Black"]EXACTLY[/FONT]

Pogo · 06-18-2010, 09:50 PM

I've had several holsters that leaned out at the top like that. They weren't worth a crap. I like the firearm pulled up tight against my body.

10 Bears · 06-18-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pogo

I've had several holsters that leaned out at the top like that. They weren't worth a crap. I like the firearm pulled up tight against my body.

Same here, in fact, I have a box of holsters I need to go through for the yard sale.

AKWARRIOR · 06-19-2010, 06:03 AM

I actually did not mind the rail on it if the holster was actually serviceable.It holds the Streamlight when not in use.I wouldn't call it mall ninja,an under barrel light has uses and has served me well both in and out of the military.

ErikD · 06-19-2010, 09:13 AM

I see your point, and my comment was not aimed at you in any way. But I am sure that you also see my point, and that 99% of the users probably don't need a rail on a holster. Except for the mall ninja "cool factor".

ATD · 06-19-2010, 02:34 PM

I really like the Blackhawk leather IWB holster for the XD. With the right belt and shirt I can summer carry my 4" XD45 with no problems I've used the freebie a couple of times at the range to hold the gun while downrange but that has been about it.

and I thought the rail was to hold the loading tool.

AKWARRIOR · 06-20-2010, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ATD

and I thought the rail was to hold the loading tool.

Hmmm now that ya mention it I never even inspected the loading tool or knew it had a clamp for the rail.Under barrel lights fit on it well.Ill check that out.

Peeweester40 · 06-26-2010, 03:11 PM

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Well you can't ask for much as these are freebies but I find the holster to be pretty worthless.

Several months back, at a gun shop, I asked to see an XD. I had never held one and was curious to see what I had heard everyone that liked them, found in it. I was not overly impressed with how the pistol felt in my hands, although I didn't find anything particularly objectionable. About the time I was going to hand it back, the salesman broke out 'the box' with all the goodies in it. I thought it was a little odd that he would pitch the sale more on what came with it 'for free' than on the merits of the pistol. One look at the 'goodies' and I knew there was nothing in the box, beyond the pistol, that I would find very much use for.

06-15-2010, 07:19 PM	#1
AKWARRIOR Gone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Here and Now Posts: 13,454	XD holsters I had never used this before but every Springfield XD comes with a belt scabbard-slide holster and a mag carrier.I decided to try using the holster over the weekend.Well you can't ask for much as these are freebies but I find the holster to be pretty worthless.The belt loop should have been molded as close to the holster as possible. Wearing a belt,the holster sticks out from your side just enough that it cants outwards away from your body at 45 degrees and doesn't feel secure.The loop is to wide to grab onto your belt and makes you feel like some hillbilly sheriff with his gun flopping all over his belt.I don't recommend them.I have an inside the pants slide with a clip that is much better but don't care for IWB's.I think I am going to go with a fobus or a serpa paddle for the XD as they attach to your belt and the clip also secures inside your pants.The serpa has other advantages in that with a quick attachment it can become a thigh rig or adapted to a vest for chest carry so we will see. __________________ WOLVERINES!!! "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined"-Patrick Henry

06-18-2010, 01:32 PM	#2
ErikD Mzungu Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the land of socialist nepotism and corruption. Posts: 6,342	Why are there rails on the holster? Are you supposed to carry your mall ninja shit on the holster until you need it? __________________ ------------------------------------------- Cut along dotted line, discard top part.

06-18-2010, 03:46 PM	#4
m700m Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 37	Agreed, mine sucked, works, ok on the kids bb gun. __________________ "ONLY GOOD MEN, BECOME GREAT MEN"

06-18-2010, 09:50 PM	#7
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,981	I've had several holsters that leaned out at the top like that. They weren't worth a crap. I like the firearm pulled up tight against my body. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

06-18-2010, 04:06 PM	#5
Desert Rat Junior Woodchuck Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,592	God intended for guns to be made of steel and wood...holsters to be made of leather. What more does a guy need to know???

06-19-2010, 06:03 AM	#9
AKWARRIOR Gone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Here and Now Posts: 13,454	I actually did not mind the rail on it if the holster was actually serviceable.It holds the Streamlight when not in use.I wouldn't call it mall ninja,an under barrel light has uses and has served me well both in and out of the military.

06-19-2010, 09:13 AM	#10
ErikD Mzungu Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the land of socialist nepotism and corruption. Posts: 6,342	I see your point, and my comment was not aimed at you in any way. But I am sure that you also see my point, and that 99% of the users probably don't need a rail on a holster. Except for the mall ninja "cool factor".

06-19-2010, 02:34 PM	#11
ATD Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 277	I really like the Blackhawk leather IWB holster for the XD. With the right belt and shirt I can summer carry my 4" XD45 with no problems I've used the freebie a couple of times at the range to hold the gun while downrange but that has been about it. and I thought the rail was to hold the loading tool.