Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum - First Firearm Thread.

Does anyone have any first hand experience with carrying the G27 or springfield xdc inside the waste? I already have an LCP for the back pocket but i have been wanting something for IWB option. I have made a chart of all the different .40s I'm looking at and the Glock 27 and xd are very close in size. The big size difference between the 27, xd and the shield is that the shield is .23" thinner. However the xd and 27 both hold 3 more rounds. Thoughts or opinions on any of the guns above?

I carry my g26 with a Galco king tuk IWB holster to be honest cant really even tell the dif when carry my g19 other then a little more weight with the 5 extra rounds.

While you are looking at the shield I would look harder at the XDS .45 they are like almost identical size, I would rather have x6 .45 over x7 .40

Here is pic of my g26 compared to y xds

kaisersozei

01-16-2013 04:11 AM

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Happy MLK's birthday to me

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...E91B891C52.jpg

Blueface

01-16-2013 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei (Post 1781998)

Happy MLK's birthday to me

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...E91B891C52.jpg

Nice.

Just saw they are now introducing the XDs in 9mm. That will be a hot seller.

emopunker2004

01-16-2013 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Robulous78 (Post 1781923)

that makes sense... however even for my size i still find it difficult to hide my full size Ruger P-89...

Maybe u need a better holster?

hammondc

01-16-2013 06:32 AM

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Nice.

Just saw they are now introducing the XDs in 9mm. That will be a hot seller.

I'm eagerly awaiting it.

emopunker2004

01-16-2013 07:12 AM

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To ME generally width of the pistol effects how easy it is to conceal than any other factor.

CigarSquid

01-16-2013 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1782060)

To ME generally width of the pistol effects how easy it is to conceal than any other factor.

I agree on this.. Like them slim.

MurphysLaw

01-16-2013 07:38 AM

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Anyone have experience with Raven Concealment holsters? I'm kinda digging the fact the Phantom can be worn OWB and IWB.

emopunker2004

01-16-2013 07:42 AM

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I don't. Sorry. You could probably find someone local who could make u one for cheaper. Hell, you could make one yourself. Not hard to make your own kydex holster.

Blueface

01-16-2013 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1782060)

To ME generally width of the pistol effects how easy it is to conceal than any other factor.

Agree for me.
I found the Glock 26/27 and the Springfield way thicker IWB than what I personally wanted and that is why I was tossed between the XDs and Shield.
Ended up with Shield due to $200 difference at that point in time and fact it just felt better as was not use to 1911 style safety.

spectrrr

01-16-2013 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1782060)

To ME generally width of the pistol effects how easy it is to conceal than any other factor.

for me, its the width, but just as much, the length of the grip. I end up having to carry everything at a 20-40 degree cant just to keep the grip from poking out.

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw (Post 1782089)

Anyone have experience with Raven Concealment holsters? I'm kinda digging the fact the Phantom can be worn OWB and IWB.

no personal experience. Excellent reputation. horrid wait times.
Like Justin said, can probably find something else...

emopunker2004

01-16-2013 08:05 AM

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Francis. I try to get all my holsters with at least a 15* FBI cant to it. That's what my PJ holster will be. It'll be easier to get away with a pistol that has a longer grip if it's thinner though

MurphysLaw

01-16-2013 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1782092)

I don't. Sorry. You could probably find someone local who could make u one for cheaper. Hell, you could make one yourself. Not hard to make your own kydex holster.

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Originally Posted by spectrrr (Post 1782100)

no personal experience. Excellent reputation. horrid wait times.
Like Justin said, can probably find something else...

Lead times are a little out of hand, but found a couple second hand for a little more cash. I'll just wait for the next local gun show and see what's available locally.

emopunker2004

01-16-2013 08:34 AM

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Why OWB carry though?

MurphysLaw

01-16-2013 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1782122)

Why OWB carry though?

Thinking it might be a little more comfortable and I can probably still conceal it with some shirts

emopunker2004