Got a new TOY (Handgun which I will properly use) HAHA

hammer6 · November 18th, 2008, 03:54 PM

so i just got my FIRST gun. my dad has 2, well actually 3, because he just got a Taurus 24/7 .40, which i have been using, but this is the first i purchased for myself. a Springfield Armory XD 40. i got it for concealed carry, so now i need a holster. i don't want an inside the pant holster, i want to either carry on my hip, or at an angle behind my back. anybody have any suggestions???

thanks!!!!

HK Dan · November 18th, 2008, 04:10 PM

Yep--Google up Comp-tac or Tucker Leather!

farronwolf · November 18th, 2008, 04:28 PM

First of all, welcome to the forum and the world of concealed carry.

Check out this section of the forum.

Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options - DefensiveCarry Concealed Carry Forum

It has endless threads about holsters etc. Also look at the mega holster link.

Defensive Carry Holster Links

That should keep you busy for about a week or two.

Then come back and read the responses, and you will know exactly what everyone is talking about.

Seriously, there are so many designs and makers your just going to have to start looking at them get some ideas of the ones you like then find out what people that already have and use them think.

mp45fan · November 18th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Congrats! Try rocket man holsters. Just google rocket man holsters and you will find him. Good luck.

Dingle1911 · November 18th, 2008, 04:33 PM

An XD40 was the first handgun I purchased as well. Shoot it a lot and be safe.

Conrad · November 18th, 2008, 05:41 PM

Welcome from Southern Colorado!! You might also try Highnoon holsters.

matdicdad · November 18th, 2008, 05:46 PM

Welcome, take a look at Sideguard Holsters. I had a lot of luck there.

rolyat63 · November 18th, 2008, 06:00 PM

Welcome from Tampa Bay.

wareagleky · November 18th, 2008, 06:04 PM

welcome and as for a quick suggestion I would stay away from a SOB Small of the back. I am not a fan personally and if you fall it will hit your spine. (pending you land on your back.) But suggestions above are good and you will find like many of us you will have a drawer full of holsters some work others don't.

Thumper · November 18th, 2008, 06:19 PM

Well, I guess it's a start?

J/K, the XD is an excellent weapon.

Seriously, welcome aboard and congratulations!

November 18th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#1
hammer6 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FL Posts: 61	Got a new TOY (Handgun which I will properly use) HAHA so i just got my FIRST gun. my dad has 2, well actually 3, because he just got a Taurus 24/7 .40, which i have been using, but this is the first i purchased for myself. a Springfield Armory XD 40. i got it for concealed carry, so now i need a holster. i don't want an inside the pant holster, i want to either carry on my hip, or at an angle behind my back. anybody have any suggestions??? thanks!!!!

November 18th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#2
HK Dan Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 361	Yep--Google up Comp-tac or Tucker Leather! __________________ "You can't miss fast enough to win."

November 18th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#3
farronwolf VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,615	First of all, welcome to the forum and the world of concealed carry. Check out this section of the forum. Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options - DefensiveCarry Concealed Carry Forum It has endless threads about holsters etc. Also look at the mega holster link. Defensive Carry Holster Links That should keep you busy for about a week or two. Then come back and read the responses, and you will know exactly what everyone is talking about. Seriously, there are so many designs and makers your just going to have to start looking at them get some ideas of the ones you like then find out what people that already have and use them think. __________________ Just remember that shot placement is much more important with what you carry than how big a bang you get with each trigger pull.

November 18th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#4
mp45fan Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 352	Congrats! Try rocket man holsters. Just google rocket man holsters and you will find him. Good luck. __________________ Randy "The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should have never laid down". -unknown

November 18th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#8
rolyat63 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 655	Welcome from Tampa Bay. __________________ rolyat63 NRA Certified Pistol Instructor You can't stop the waves but you can learn to surf! FL Concealed Weapon or Firearm Program

November 18th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#5
Dingle1911 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 177	An XD40 was the first handgun I purchased as well. Shoot it a lot and be safe.

November 18th, 2008, 05:41 PM	#6
Conrad Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 118	Welcome from Southern Colorado!! You might also try Highnoon holsters.

November 18th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#7
matdicdad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Virginia Posts: 741	Welcome, take a look at Sideguard Holsters. I had a lot of luck there.

November 18th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#9
wareagleky Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 252	welcome and as for a quick suggestion I would stay away from a SOB Small of the back. I am not a fan personally and if you fall it will hit your spine. (pending you land on your back.) But suggestions above are good and you will find like many of us you will have a drawer full of holsters some work others don't.

November 18th, 2008, 06:19 PM	#10
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	Well, I guess it's a start? J/K, the XD is an excellent weapon. Seriously, welcome aboard and congratulations! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

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