Holster for XDS

Rjeezie · June 25, 2013, 03:46 PM

I know this has probably been asked before, but still want to get opinions on different holster.... probably IWB, but want to hear about all others as well...

Thanks

redhologram · June 25, 2013, 04:01 PM

I've actually become a fan of the Remora for the past couple of months. I would definitely get one with a sweat shield, however. I don't know what theirs is like, I don't have it on any of mine, but will get it on any future ones for sure.

Cheapshooter · June 25, 2013, 04:07 PM

This one! http://theisholsters.com/holsters.php

Can't say enough good about the Theis IWB hybrid holsters. I have one for my XD40 Sub Compact, and one for my KAHR CM9. Very comfortable, adjustable, well made, and custom fit to each firearm. Price is less than the "top name" in IWB hybrids, quality excellent, and delivery time is in days, not weeks!

iblong · June 25, 2013, 04:51 PM

PJ holsters IWB works great.

Water-Man · June 25, 2013, 05:22 PM

Raven Concealment - Phantom

It can be used for IWB or OWB with the addition of the soft loops.

It's a great holster.

ClydeFrog · June 25, 2013, 10:55 PM

A few gunners like IWB holsters.
I'm not fond of it, but can see the merits.
Great holsters & brands include: Ted Blocker, Don Hume, Galco, Alessi, Wright Leather Works, Blade tech, Bianchi, Milt Sparks, CrossBreed, High Noon Holsters.

Some like Kydex or polymer. New lightweight holsters are now on the market too: Blackhawk.com Michaels of OR.
For leather rigs, the Wright Leather Works line is impressive. They offer custom holsters too.

TRex99 · June 25, 2013, 11:03 PM

I use a Bear Creek IWB. They're a sponsor over at the XD forum.

myusername · June 25, 2013, 11:19 PM

I'm using the Bianchi iwb for a Colt Defender. Works for me.

arizona98tj · June 26, 2013, 12:55 AM

Zlogonje Gunleathers

loose_holster_dan · June 26, 2013, 08:21 AM

order this holster with a "k" at the end for kydex. so your part number is 1ak.

http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/1A.htm

super thin - less printing, more comfortable.
retains shape when empty even under belt pressure - helps reholstering.
i like to carry at 3:00 position right on my hip.

here it is with a walther pps - same dimensions.

Rjeezie · June 26, 2013, 11:36 AM

ClydeFrog what kind of holster do you use since you're not fond of IWB?

gunluver · June 26, 2013, 03:48 PM

Silent thunder fusion. Hardly notice I'm wearing it

ShootingNut · June 26, 2013, 08:01 PM

Own two, great IWB holster at a great price!
http://www.kholster.com/proddetail.php?prod=CR

Bart Noir · June 27, 2013, 03:07 PM

I use one by Winthrop Holsters. Scroll down until you see the one for the XD and then imagine it even smaller.

IWB for XDs

It is a good value for the price and seats the pistol as low as you can get, which minimizes printing onto the outside of the untucked shirt. My only complaint is they didn't use the more expensive Lift-the-Dot snaps and hence it may take several tries to get the snaps fastened so they stay snapped.

Bart Noir

kx592 · June 28, 2013, 06:30 AM

This one works for me with the XDs http://www.starholsters.com/products/

chrisp51 · June 28, 2013, 01:25 PM

Been very pleased with the MDJ hybrid IWB holster and at only $38 shipped you can't beat the price.

http://www.mdjholsters.com/servlet/StoreFront

ClydeFrog · June 28, 2013, 11:19 PM

I prefer the standard strong hand side holster with added features like a metal band for one handed reholstering, a side shield to protect the sights & maybe the hammer, sight track, unlined, with a slight FBI type cant.
The Wright Leather Works Predator is a great example. Greg Kramer of Kramer Gun Leather, Milt Sparks, Mitch Rosen, Blade tech, COM Holsters, Safariland ALS or SFS, SERPA/Blackhawk.

Cross draws & shoulder rigs are great too for limited applications.
The Aker Comfort Flex, the Galco Miami Classic II, Kirkpatrick Leather, Alessi all are top shoulder holsters.
Some like exotic leathers like bull, rhino, shark, horsehide, alligator etc.
Custom rigs may take time or cost a lot more.

CF

wnycollector · June 28, 2013, 11:38 PM

Quote:

This one! http://theisholsters.com/holsters.php

+1 on this recommendation. I have two of his holsters and cant say enough about their comfort and quality.

ThinkFastKydex · July 11, 2013, 10:42 AM

OP,
Not sure if you have made a decsion on a holster yet but we offer a few different styles of holster for the XDs. IWB, AIWB, OWB/IWB convertible. We are more than happy to work with you. Let me know if you have any questions!

June 25, 2013, 03:46 PM	#1
Rjeezie Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 235	Holster for XDS I know this has probably been asked before, but still want to get opinions on different holster.... probably IWB, but want to hear about all others as well... Thanks

June 25, 2013, 10:55 PM	#6
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	IWB rigs.... A few gunners like IWB holsters. I'm not fond of it, but can see the merits. Great holsters & brands include: Ted Blocker, Don Hume, Galco, Alessi, Wright Leather Works, Blade tech, Bianchi, Milt Sparks, CrossBreed, High Noon Holsters. Some like Kydex or polymer. New lightweight holsters are now on the market too: Blackhawk.com Michaels of OR. For leather rigs, the Wright Leather Works line is impressive. They offer custom holsters too.

June 26, 2013, 08:21 AM	#10
loose_holster_dan Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,461	order this holster with a "k" at the end for kydex. so your part number is 1ak. http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/1A.htm super thin - less printing, more comfortable. retains shape when empty even under belt pressure - helps reholstering. i like to carry at 3:00 position right on my hip. here it is with a walther pps - same dimensions. Last edited by loose_holster_dan; June 26, 2013 at 11:43 AM.

June 28, 2013, 11:19 PM	#17
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	holsters... I prefer the standard strong hand side holster with added features like a metal band for one handed reholstering, a side shield to protect the sights & maybe the hammer, sight track, unlined, with a slight FBI type cant. The Wright Leather Works Predator is a great example. Greg Kramer of Kramer Gun Leather, Milt Sparks, Mitch Rosen, Blade tech, COM Holsters, Safariland ALS or SFS, SERPA/Blackhawk. Cross draws & shoulder rigs are great too for limited applications. The Aker Comfort Flex, the Galco Miami Classic II, Kirkpatrick Leather, Alessi all are top shoulder holsters. Some like exotic leathers like bull, rhino, shark, horsehide, alligator etc. Custom rigs may take time or cost a lot more. CF

June 25, 2013, 04:01 PM	#2
redhologram Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Posts: 352	I've actually become a fan of the Remora for the past couple of months. I would definitely get one with a sweat shield, however. I don't know what theirs is like, I don't have it on any of mine, but will get it on any future ones for sure.

June 25, 2013, 04:07 PM	#3
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	This one! http://theisholsters.com/holsters.php Can't say enough good about the Theis IWB hybrid holsters. I have one for my XD40 Sub Compact, and one for my KAHR CM9. Very comfortable, adjustable, well made, and custom fit to each firearm. Price is less than the "top name" in IWB hybrids, quality excellent, and delivery time is in days, not weeks!

June 25, 2013, 04:51 PM	#4
iblong Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 559	PJ holsters IWB works great.

June 25, 2013, 05:22 PM	#5
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Raven Concealment - Phantom It can be used for IWB or OWB with the addition of the soft loops. It's a great holster.

June 25, 2013, 11:03 PM	#7
TRex99 Member Join Date: March 30, 2013 Posts: 47	I use a Bear Creek IWB. They're a sponsor over at the XD forum.

June 25, 2013, 11:19 PM	#8
myusername Member Join Date: May 11, 2013 Posts: 99	I'm using the Bianchi iwb for a Colt Defender. Works for me.

June 26, 2013, 12:55 AM	#9
arizona98tj Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 980	Zlogonje Gunleathers

June 26, 2013, 11:36 AM	#11
Rjeezie Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 235	ClydeFrog what kind of holster do you use since you're not fond of IWB?

June 26, 2013, 03:48 PM	#12
gunluver Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2011 Location: York, Pa Posts: 381	Silent thunder fusion. Hardly notice I'm wearing it

June 26, 2013, 08:01 PM	#13
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Own two, great IWB holster at a great price! http://www.kholster.com/proddetail.php?prod=CR

June 27, 2013, 03:07 PM	#14
Bart Noir Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2000 Location: Puget Sound, USA Posts: 2,215	I use one by Winthrop Holsters. Scroll down until you see the one for the XD and then imagine it even smaller. IWB for XDs It is a good value for the price and seats the pistol as low as you can get, which minimizes printing onto the outside of the untucked shirt. My only complaint is they didn't use the more expensive Lift-the-Dot snaps and hence it may take several tries to get the snaps fastened so they stay snapped. Bart Noir

June 28, 2013, 06:30 AM	#15
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 645	This one works for me with the XDs http://www.starholsters.com/products/

June 28, 2013, 01:25 PM	#16
chrisp51 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2012 Location: NC Posts: 148	Been very pleased with the MDJ hybrid IWB holster and at only $38 shipped you can't beat the price. http://www.mdjholsters.com/servlet/StoreFront

July 11, 2013, 10:42 AM	#19
ThinkFastKydex Junior Member Join Date: July 10, 2013 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8	OP, Not sure if you have made a decsion on a holster yet but we offer a few different styles of holster for the XDs. IWB, AIWB, OWB/IWB convertible. We are more than happy to work with you. Let me know if you have any questions!