New Carry Gun

[haldir]

I have been giving this a great deal of thought. I carry concealed most times when I go out. I split the duty between a SA GI .45 and a Glock 22. Neither one of them is a real dainty handgun, but then I am not a real dainty guy. But the Glock just sort of stuck out through my shirts or jackets and were sort of concealed if you know what I mean. Plus it tended to bunch up my boxers which can really be annoying by the end of the day (Blackhawk pancake holster). The .45 was just a real drag on my pants. I had to cinch my belt down so tight to hold it in place that it could leave welts by the end of the day (part of having a fat waist and still manage to have no arse).

So today I picked up a SA-XD .40 S&W subcompact. It felt pretty good in my handle. With the small magazine it should conceal pretty well (I hope and think so). So now I just have to pick out a good holster. I have read through the archives and it seems like the crossbreed supertuck is highly recommended. I do worry about the leather irritating my delicate skin though. Hopefully I can get to the range soon and will give a report afterwards.

[wtfd661]

Congrats, nice gun. Look forward to the range report & gun porn.

[graham88]

Congratulations!! Love to see some Pics!!

[mammynun]

Originally Posted by haldir

I have read through the archives and it seems like the crossbreed supertuck is highly recommended. I do worry about the leather irritating my delicate skin though.

I have 2 Crossbreeds, a MiniTuck for my Kahr, and a SuperTuck for my Sig. I believe that you can get either model for an XD40sc. You get a 10% NRA discount from them, but their price has gone up since I bought the 1st one. Quality and service are 1st rate, but a Kholster looks like it's about the same thing and it's cheaper.

[thomjb]

Milt Sparks makes some nice "stuff" as does Alessi

[chrisrock101]

Now that would be a nice carry gun! Hope you have good luck with it, most people do

[jesse485]

MTAC, best I have tried thus far.

[Jbrown]

Looking forward to reading Your review. I have a full frame XDm 40 and love it, however it is like having a concrete block tied to your belt when you carry it on your hip. If I carry the XDm then I usually wear a fobus sholder rig and a jacket.

[haldir]

Thanks for the feedback. I already ordered the crossbreed before mammynun posted about the kholster. They do look similar setups for some savings. I will try to keep that in mind. They are ugly holsters though aren't they

Does it make much difference in concealment or comfort between the extended mag and the regular one while in the crossbreed holster. The extended really seems to make a difference in the hand but I have to think you pay a price somewhere.

[HICKMAN]

Crossbreeds are comfy, haven't tried any of the the others yet, but I do like the Super-tuck.