The belt loops are temporary--I used pop rivets through the snaps to hold the loops to the holster, and the loops are scraps of slightly thicker leather of unknown provenance rather than the proper vegetable-tanned holster leather. The front button part of the snap wouldn't crimp right with the extra thickness, so I wound up using backs on both sides of the snap. I don't like the belt loops as I've got them, but I think I can improve them, and give some adjustment capability without major effort.
I measured the thickness of the slide, and added half of that to the gun for the pocket sewing. Worked out well, except I think I will go a little closer for the bit of stitching just below the trigger.
I'll probably do the next version as a tuckable with clips--not so much because I want to tuck my shirt in, but because I think I will be happier with clips than loops. Clips will give me more leeway around the grip area, and are a bit less bulky. I may also reinforce the mouth of the holster, this one doesn't stay open as well as I would like when the gun is removed.
This isn't quite as comfortable as my Minotaur, but it is also for a much larger gun--The XD I carry in the Minotaur is an inch shorter in both barrel and grip. I'm not used to carrying a full-sized gun.
Oh, me like... me like a lot.
ReplyDeleteYou misunderstood Dave. I said you should do a IWB for MY XD .40. LOL
ReplyDeleteSorry, I am still new at this, I have not learned how to do bigger calibers yet. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll bet you they are the same size frame and grip. Mine is the 4" barrel too.
ReplyDeleteI was being a smartass--I know that the 9 and .40 XD's fit the same holsters.
ReplyDeleteIf you really, really like it, send me an offer, and don't be afraid to lowball--I'm not Milt Sparks yet.