OWB Holster choices... choices...

[jay1313g]

I have a XD 45 compact with a 4" barrel and looking for a good, comfortable OWB leather holster. I prefer to wear it at 4 o'clock and would like it to conceal but that's not the first priority. I've looked at many but can't make up my mind. I can't find a local dealer where I can try them out. I'm about 5'10" and 185 lbs.

I like the DM Bullard Dual Carry for versatility in case I want to go IWB but how well do the clips or optional belt loops hold on to the belt? I'm afraid there would be too much play in them.

Thanks for the feedback!

[dralarms]

I tell eveyone get the Bianchi "carry lock" holster. You can get paddle or belt loop. I never liked the "thumb break" holsters but love the carry lock. You still use your thumb but there is nothing in the way when you want to reholster.

[Guest eyebedam]

check ok kd holsters they have a dual purpose holster that looks great & I've heard nothing but great things about there quality.

[bubbiesdad]

Like my carrylok

[dralarms]

Like my carrylok

Where do you find those wonderful smileys?

[dralarms]

Cool

Now I'm dumbfounded, I copied and pasted thsi from your post and it works. But if I caopy it to my hard drive I can't post it back here. What am I doing wrong?

Edited January 4, 2009 by dralarms

[bubbiesdad]

I save the ones I like to my pictures, and then upload them to photobucket.

[Guest bkelm18]

As far as I know, you can't link to an image on your hard drive. It has to be hosted somewhere.

[Guest truthsayer]

I have a XD 45 compact with a 4" barrel and looking for a good, comfortable OWB leather holster. I prefer to wear it at 4 o'clock and would like it to conceal but that's not the first priority. I've looked at many but can't make up my mind. I can't find a local dealer where I can try them out. I'm about 5'10" and 185 lbs.

I like the DM Bullard Dual Carry for versatility in case I want to go IWB but how well do the clips or optional belt loops hold on to the belt? I'm afraid there would be too much play in them.

Thanks for the feedback!

Guns and Ammo on Summer Ave has a decent selection of holsters. I'd start there if you haven't tried them yet.

[jay1313g]

I can't find a Bianchi Carry Lock for the XD. Anyone have a link? Do they make it for the XD?

[deerslayer]

I've seen Carryloks in the past at Bass Pro, Sportman's Warehouse, and Range USA. According to Bianchi's website, they make a Carrylok for the XD-9 and XD-40. Another option would be the Bianchi Model 5:

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=5

I used this holster for concealed carry for two years, and shot IDPA with it for a year and a half. It's rock stable and conceals well. Practice with it a little bit, and you can draw your gun about as quickly as anybody else.

Edited January 4, 2009 by deerslayer

[bubbiesdad]

I can't find a Bianchi Carry Lock for the XD. Anyone have a link? Do they make it for the XD?

I got mine from my local gun shop. They ordered it for me. Model 82 size 14B carrylok. It fits XD-9 and XD-40 4".

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=82

[dralarms]

I can't find a Bianchi Carry Lock for the XD. Anyone have a link? Do they make it for the XD?

They make it, I'm not sure on the part number, I had one when I had my XD40c, I'll look around and see if I can figure out which one fits.

[dralarms]

I got mine from my local gun shop. They ordered it for me. Model 82 size 14B carrylok. It fits XD-9 and XD-40 4".

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=82

Beat me too it.

[Guest tnmale46]

i have this one like it really well may not be what ya want its a don hume H721ot

[Oh Shoot]

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I like the DM Bullard Dual Carry for versatility in case I want to go IWB but how well do the clips or optional belt loops hold on to the belt? I'm afraid there would be too much play in them.

Thanks for the feedback!

Clips are okay, but on a 1.5" belt there is some play, as the clips will also accommodate 1.75". The Dual Carry is handy if you want to carry OWB once in a while, but if you do a lot of it, a dedicated OWB holster is better.

Speaking of Bullard, I have his BodyGuard also. It's nice, just turns out I'm not going to carry that way too much. It's a fine OWB conceal holster, but note that due to design and cant it really is only optimum for 4:30-5:00, just like pic shows.

He also makes the Combat, pretty much straight drop that could be used anywhere.

Edited January 4, 2009 by OhShoot

[Smith]

I have a XD 45 compact with a 4" barrel and looking for a good, comfortable OWB leather holster. I prefer to wear it at 4 o'clock and would like it to conceal but that's not the first priority. I've looked at many but can't make up my mind. I can't find a local dealer where I can try them out. I'm about 5'10" and 185 lbs.

I like the DM Bullard Dual Carry for versatility in case I want to go IWB but how well do the clips or optional belt loops hold on to the belt? I'm afraid there would be too much play in them.

Thanks for the feedback!

As much as I like my Dual Carry for IWB it has too much design compramise for serious OWB.

check ok kd holsters they have a dual purpose holster that looks great & I've heard nothing but great things about there quality.

The K&D is awesome!....except for the 14+ week wait! I had the Dakota Defender and loved it!

[TGO David]

Those huge smilies are, frankly, hideous. But to each their own.

[DaveTN]

OWB carry (for me) absolutely requires retention.

I would prefer the thumbreak of the Black Widow over the Carrylok.

[Guest HVAC Worker]

I like my HighNoon Holster for my Kahr .45cw.Does anyone have recommendations for Kahr holster magazines?

[Guest HVAC Worker]

T.T.T. help a brother out.

[Guest HVAC Worker]

Edited January 26, 2009 by HVAC Worker