XD accessories

**normanvin** · May 9th, 2009, 05:44 AM

I recently put money down on an Xd45. Is the holsters that come with them any good?

**Exbiker** · May 9th, 2009, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by normanvin

I recently put money down on an Xd45. Is the holsters that come with them any good?

Not if it`s like the one that came with my last loaded 1911. It`s a belt holster and plastic. Looks similar in the pic at the SA website.

**IV_Warrior** · May 9th, 2009, 07:54 AM

It's OK for a range holster, but I wouldn't recommend it for "around town" carry.

**Karma8541** · May 9th, 2009, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by normanvin

I recently put money down on an Xd45. Is the holsters that come with them any good?

Even for range they suck, I have an XD 45 tactical, I would suggest you get a blackhawk serpa to start with,Very good retention,Yes it is kydex but alot better then the holster you get with the sidearm..I also have a Don Hume open top leather holster for it..Just my .02 of course.

**fingers80002** · May 9th, 2009, 09:07 AM

The one that comes with it is a Fobus.

**Philadelphia** · May 9th, 2009, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by normanvin

I recently put money down on an Xd45. Is the holsters that come with them any good?

Unfortunately, no. I don't know why they bother.

The mag pouches are at least useful but too bulky. The holster is junk box material.

Oh, and the XD45 -- is a great gun. They definitely got that part right. Get a decent holster for it and you will be happy. FWIW, I prefer leather and Galco as well as Don Hume have some good off-the-shelf options for the XD45.

**MuzzleFlash** · May 9th, 2009, 10:05 AM

I spent about a year scouring the net for XD45 accessories. Here's what I've found

OC
http://safariland.com/product.aspx?pid=6280
http://safariland.com/product.aspx?pid=6360 (my OC choice)
http://www.blackhawk.com/catalog/SER...lment,1410.htm

CC
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/beltslide.html
http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=61 (my CC choice)

Lasers:
Any mountable laser/light combo can be secured to the rail, but I would pick a holster first and then pick the combo based on what the holster supports.
http://www.lasermax.com/category.php?id=7 (will not fit in newer XDs with flat barrel lugs)
http://www.crimsontrace.com/Home/Pro...7/Default.aspx

Replacement custom barrels:
http://www.barsto.com/category_main.cfm?ID=X45&cco=92

Does anyone know if a holster that supports a laser/light combo, like the safarilands, requires it to be attached for the gun to fit securely? Or in other words, can you use a light bearing holster without the light?

As for the original XD holster, it's of no use if you're a lefty and has no security features like the ones listed above.

**sksmith75** · May 9th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Bought my XD 45 Tactical a few months ago.

The included holster is poor.

I bought the paddle holster from S/A. Not the first time I wasted money on a holster, probably not the last, either.

Bought the Crossbreed Supertuck. Works well.

The best holster, so far, is my belly band.

Enjoy the pistol. I do.