XD 45 Left-Hand With Retention --- Suggestions?

Tros · March 20th, 2009, 03:53 AM

I am trying to find a left-handed holster for my XD-45. One feature I am looking for is quality retention. If possible, I am looking for a holster that can double up as an open-carry holster as well as a ccw holster with a button down shirt.

I am really trying to focus my attention of the retention holster seeing as I see this as a worthwhile feature. I understand the benefits of quick draw holsters, and I haven't completely ruled them out, but right now retention is what I am aiming for.

Please help me out. I am not seeming to find what I am looking for. Thank you in advance.

runamuk · March 20th, 2009, 05:41 AM

Black Hawk holsters would fit the bill. CCW could be possible with long cut shirt untucked. Otherwise IWB is your only choice.

Muk

Tros · March 20th, 2009, 02:03 PM

I have heard good things about Black Hawk holsters, but have not had a chance to get a hand on it to judge it's build quality. Has anybody on this forum had first-hand experience with this brand?

matiki · March 20th, 2009, 02:10 PM

I own a Blackhawk CQC Serpa holster. It comes with a Paddle and a Belt Attachment (I almost exclusively use the belt attachment). It is a fantastic holster.

I have only had one problem with it: People keep telling me that I'm going to have problems with it. I'll shoot myself, or a rock or dirt will get in the release and jam it up.

The finger release is intuitive and places your finger along the frame above the trigger housing where it belongs. As far as it getting jammed up, I can visualize how that might happen but not replicate it in real life.

The firearms instructors I train with use them, that is how I got turned on to them.

XDFender · March 20th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Yup--Blackhawk. I'm a lefty and generally carry an XD45 and love the CQC model, which has snap belt loops so it is easy to put on and take off.

Super Trucker · March 21st, 2009, 02:26 PM

Black Hawk Serpa is good, I also have an leather Aker Flat sider that I like. Both are OWB holsters, one plastic one leather. I like both.

Galco makes a leather holster called Fletch that is a retention also, I have one of those for a revolver it is nice. But for the XD the 2 I listed are all I have used that have retention.

I have a Don Hume 715 open top for my XD sub, they make that one with a strap but it is a different model number.

March 20th, 2009, 03:53 AM	#1
Tros Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 433	XD 45 Left-Hand With Retention --- Suggestions? I am trying to find a left-handed holster for my XD-45. One feature I am looking for is quality retention. If possible, I am looking for a holster that can double up as an open-carry holster as well as a ccw holster with a button down shirt. I am really trying to focus my attention of the retention holster seeing as I see this as a worthwhile feature. I understand the benefits of quick draw holsters, and I haven't completely ruled them out, but right now retention is what I am aiming for. Please help me out. I am not seeming to find what I am looking for. Thank you in advance. __________________ XD-45 w/Stainless Steel Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor EX - OC Spray Instructor EX - Restraint Instructor

March 20th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#3
Tros Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 433	I have heard good things about Black Hawk holsters, but have not had a chance to get a hand on it to judge it's build quality. Has anybody on this forum had first-hand experience with this brand? __________________ XD-45 w/Stainless Steel Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor EX - OC Spray Instructor EX - Restraint Instructor

March 20th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#4
matiki VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N.W. Posts: 2,883	I own a Blackhawk CQC Serpa holster. It comes with a Paddle and a Belt Attachment (I almost exclusively use the belt attachment). It is a fantastic holster. I have only had one problem with it: People keep telling me that I'm going to have problems with it. I'll shoot myself, or a rock or dirt will get in the release and jam it up. The finger release is intuitive and places your finger along the frame above the trigger housing where it belongs. As far as it getting jammed up, I can visualize how that might happen but not replicate it in real life. The firearms instructors I train with use them, that is how I got turned on to them. __________________ "Wise people learn when they can; fools learn when they must." - The Duke of Wellington

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March 20th, 2009, 05:41 AM	#2
runamuk Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Surprise Az Posts: 75	Black Hawk holsters would fit the bill. CCW could be possible with long cut shirt untucked. Otherwise IWB is your only choice. Muk

March 20th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#5
XDFender Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Posts: 249	Yup--Blackhawk. I'm a lefty and generally carry an XD45 and love the CQC model, which has snap belt loops so it is easy to put on and take off.

March 21st, 2009, 02:26 PM	#6
Super Trucker Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 383	Black Hawk Serpa is good, I also have an leather Aker Flat sider that I like. Both are OWB holsters, one plastic one leather. I like both. Galco makes a leather holster called Fletch that is a retention also, I have one of those for a revolver it is nice. But for the XD the 2 I listed are all I have used that have retention. I have a Don Hume 715 open top for my XD sub, they make that one with a strap but it is a different model number.