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Has anyone here tried to conceal an X9 Service with a 4" barrel? If so, how did it work for you and what holster do you recommend?

Todd

I do it all the time. I use a CompTac paddle slide OWB under an untucked shirt.

My XD9 Service will dig into my hip when I sit down. The subcompact is so much easier to carry.

propellerhead wrote:My XD9 Service will dig into my hip when I sit down. The subcompact is so much easier to carry.

While this is certainly true, that's kind of like saying it is easier to lift a 50lb TV than a 100lb TV. Point being, don't worry if the service (4") is what you already own. I carry my XD40 (also a service) all day everyday, and it's great in the car, on the couch, at my desk, etc.

Oh and on holsters: If I could afford it, I would offer to buy your next holster if you got the DeSantis "Tuck-This" and didn't love it. Just my $0.02...

http://www.desantisholster.com/n91.html

XD .40 Service for me in Tucker's "Answer". It's a GREAT holster.

http://rlcompanyusa.stores.yahoo.net/iwbholsters1.html

I have a couple of carry options that work for my XD9:

• - Comp-Tac CTAC with maximum forward cant anywhere from 3:00 to 5:00 under a loose-fitting, untucked, woven shirt
  - SmartCarry in some roomy pants and a long shirt to cover the bulge

I've gotten over my initial printing paranoia, for the most part. I'm built like a pole - straight up and down on all sides - so anything I put on my hip or waist is going to stick out. But even though you can tell something is there, it sure doesn't look like a gun. I think if you're just careful about what you wear, and find a good holster, you won't have any problems.

When I am not carrying my XD40sc I use a Galco Concealable OWB for my XD9 service.

I carry my XD9 Service in a Crossbreed Super-Tuck with no problems. I still would like to have the SC if I could afford it.

I carry all my XD's in a Comp-Tac Minotaur MTAC Slide. This is a IWB holster and is very comfortable.
Good Luck,

Animal Cop
Springfield XD 40 S&W
Springfield XD 357 Sig
Springfield XD 45 ACP
Kimber Pro CDP II 45 ACP

Until my wife expropriated my XD9 I carried it regularly.

Several different holsters.

I carried my XD service for a long time in a Tucker Answer. I too am 5 10 and 165 lbs and the handle stuck out a bit. But thats what I convinced myself was wrong so I could get the SC. Now the SC in the answer is perfect for light summer clothes.

An XD9 Service...NO, but I do carry an XD45 Service concealed, in a Brommeland Max Con V. It is extremely comfortable and it carries the gun very securely. Here is the gun & holster along with a double mag holster.

tex45acp

I carry an XD9 Service in a Gun Leather IWB that is a knock off of a Milt Sparks Summer Comfort. It's a great holster and very comfortable once you find your "sweet spot". For me, that's about the 4:00 position.

I have no problem concealing the gun with an un-tucked t-shirt or polo shirt, but I'm 6'1" and about 225. Keeping the grip concealed may be a problem if you are fortunate to be slender in build.

I also occasionally carry in a Don Hume "Agent" belt holster when I can wear suitable clothing.

I carry my XD .45 service model often with no real problems. I just use a Tucker IWB holster, and a thicker cotton polo shirt.