HAVING TROUBLE FINDING HOLSTER--3" inch XD

Ghettokracker71 · September 27th, 2007, 11:44 PM

Signed up for my CHP class, yay! Got my new carry baby in, I open carry it so far with a Blackhawk thumb-break,but I'd like to get a shoulder rig for it. And an OWB, maybe,maybe IWB......either way I'm having trouble locating a holster for the 3" XD, tons are apparently made for the 4"

Thanks for any help/info.

If I had known,I would have probable gotten the extra inch

EDIT: Its a .40S&W cal,so its an XD40SC

deapee · September 28th, 2007, 12:05 AM

For the 3" 9mm, you can get any holster for any .40 or any .45...there will be a little left over in the bottom, but the only ones that are "skinnier" in the slide are the 9mm service and tactical models. I just saw in your avatar that you have a .40...you can get a .40 3" or 4" holster. Personally, I prefer the extra inch on the bottom of the holster.

Anyway, comptac makes some nice holsters...IWB and OWB. I highly recommend the comptac CTAC holster...very nice and you can adjust it easily to the angle that works best for your body style.

CTAC:

http://www.comp-tac.com/catalog/prod...products_id=61

The MTAC is also very nice...The inside is leather, the outside is kydex.

MTAC:

http://www.comp-tac.com/catalog/prod...products_id=95

I've heard very good things about the MTAC ... if I didn't already have a CTAC for both my 3" and 4", I'd probably get one. good luck.

Both are IWB btw.

Ghettokracker71 · September 28th, 2007, 12:08 AM

Thanks for the info! its much appreciated, I just picked her up last night. Bye bye cz hello springfield...I can't wait to shoot it.

ANy more info is always appreciated

fed_wif_a_sig · September 28th, 2007, 12:29 AM

There are tons of custom makers who make great holsters but the wait is sometimes long. If you want a good holster right away, do a search for Galco, as they make holsters for that weapon and have many distributors out there who can get you one mailed in a day or two, at most a week if they don't have one in stock.

KnightHawk · September 28th, 2007, 03:22 PM

The major leather cutters have been very slow gearing up for the 3" and 5" guns but there are some options.

Galco's Miami Classic II (see avatar) is a good carry for the SubCompact and is available in black or tan for righties but just tan for lefties.

Otherwise, Galco's Silhouette is a good ride for a SubCompact as it rides high and tight and is quite comfortable. It is an open muzzle "slide" type holster but the muzzle of the 3" gun just barely protrudes.

The picture below really doesn't do it justice.

The SkyOps tuckable IWB for the 4" Service guns will work with the SubCompact but you will have a little bit of empty space near the muzzle.

elrey718 · September 28th, 2007, 05:58 PM

i agree with nighthawl. i just got a Silhouette for my 3 in Kimber and has been the highest ride I have ever had for a holster.

Rustynuts · September 28th, 2007, 08:23 PM

XD40 SC in CompTac MTAC

MTAC after I trimmed the bottom

whitestone · September 29th, 2007, 01:02 AM

Crossbreed, MTAC, or CTAC in that order.

DirtDawg · September 29th, 2007, 02:21 AM

If you decide on a MS VMII ask the guy that takes your order if they fixed the ejection port issue. When I got my VMII the threads that secure the reinforcing band hung up on the ejection port. The guy at MS says to use a match and "melt" the threads down, then use butter knife to smooth out.

Now after waiting 5 months for this thang I was a lil upset, I mean I'm sure I wasn't the first guy that ordered a VMII for 3" XD. Guys says that's a problem with the XD.

Ended up radiusing the port (myself) and now, all is well.

Sonovab

tch! But I still bought 6 more

fotomaker57 · September 29th, 2007, 02:22 AM

Check out http://www.kdholsters.com/
Kevin can fix you up in style.
Mike

September 27th, 2007, 11:44 PM	#1
Ghettokracker71 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 959	HAVING TROUBLE FINDING HOLSTER--3" inch XD Signed up for my CHP class, yay! Got my new carry baby in, I open carry it so far with a Blackhawk thumb-break,but I'd like to get a shoulder rig for it. And an OWB, maybe,maybe IWB......either way I'm having trouble locating a holster for the 3" XD, tons are apparently made for the 4" Thanks for any help/info. If I had known,I would have probable gotten the extra inch EDIT: Its a .40S&W cal,so its an XD40SC

September 28th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#4
fed_wif_a_sig Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 1,369	There are tons of custom makers who make great holsters but the wait is sometimes long. If you want a good holster right away, do a search for Galco, as they make holsters for that weapon and have many distributors out there who can get you one mailed in a day or two, at most a week if they don't have one in stock. __________________ Steve "Respect all ... Fear none!!!

September 28th, 2007, 03:22 PM	#5
KnightHawk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 37	The major leather cutters have been very slow gearing up for the 3" and 5" guns but there are some options. Galco's Miami Classic II (see avatar) is a good carry for the SubCompact and is available in black or tan for righties but just tan for lefties. Otherwise, Galco's Silhouette is a good ride for a SubCompact as it rides high and tight and is quite comfortable. It is an open muzzle "slide" type holster but the muzzle of the 3" gun just barely protrudes. The picture below really doesn't do it justice. The SkyOps tuckable IWB for the 4" Service guns will work with the SubCompact but you will have a little bit of empty space near the muzzle. __________________ Packin' Heat Leather Galco & Bianchi Dealer McAllen, Texas USA

September 28th, 2007, 05:58 PM	#6
elrey718 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 525	i agree with nighthawl. i just got a Silhouette for my 3 in Kimber and has been the highest ride I have ever had for a holster. __________________ “Do you have any idea how hard it would be to live with yourself if your loved ones were attacked and killed, and you had to stand there helplessly because you were unprepared for that day?” Ricardo

September 29th, 2007, 02:21 AM	#9
DirtDawg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sunnyville Posts: 597	If you decide on a MS VMII ask the guy that takes your order if they fixed the ejection port issue. When I got my VMII the threads that secure the reinforcing band hung up on the ejection port. The guy at MS says to use a match and "melt" the threads down, then use butter knife to smooth out. Now after waiting 5 months for this thang I was a lil upset, I mean I'm sure I wasn't the first guy that ordered a VMII for 3" XD. Guys says that's a problem with the XD. Ended up radiusing the port (myself) and now, all is well. Sonovabtch! But I still bought 6 more __________________ Why is it that you always find things at the last place you looked? Because when you find something-you stop looking-Mooch

September 28th, 2007, 12:05 AM	#2
deapee Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 20	For the 3" 9mm, you can get any holster for any .40 or any .45...there will be a little left over in the bottom, but the only ones that are "skinnier" in the slide are the 9mm service and tactical models. I just saw in your avatar that you have a .40...you can get a .40 3" or 4" holster. Personally, I prefer the extra inch on the bottom of the holster. Anyway, comptac makes some nice holsters...IWB and OWB. I highly recommend the comptac CTAC holster...very nice and you can adjust it easily to the angle that works best for your body style. CTAC: http://www.comp-tac.com/catalog/prod...products_id=61 The MTAC is also very nice...The inside is leather, the outside is kydex. MTAC: http://www.comp-tac.com/catalog/prod...products_id=95 I've heard very good things about the MTAC ... if I didn't already have a CTAC for both my 3" and 4", I'd probably get one. good luck. Both are IWB btw.

September 28th, 2007, 12:08 AM	#3
Ghettokracker71 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 959	Thanks for the info! its much appreciated, I just picked her up last night. Bye bye cz hello springfield...I can't wait to shoot it. ANy more info is always appreciated

September 28th, 2007, 08:23 PM	#7
Rustynuts Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 629	XD40 SC in CompTac MTAC MTAC after I trimmed the bottom

September 29th, 2007, 01:02 AM	#8
whitestone Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 111	Crossbreed, MTAC, or CTAC in that order.

September 29th, 2007, 02:22 AM	#10
fotomaker57 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 1,326	Check out http://www.kdholsters.com/ Kevin can fix you up in style. Mike __________________ Created September 17, 1787 Ratified June 21, 1788 Signers 39 of the 55 Philadelphia Convention delegates *Let Us Never Forget*

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