MadMadWorld Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The Blade-Tech that fits the XDM 5.25.. is the one they just call "XDM 9/40"? Any chance mag pouches for Glocks.. fit the XDM magazines? Thanks in advance.. Dave For the most part, they should. I have used the Blackhawk and Uncle Mike's without an issue. The CR Speed needed to be adjusted a little on the spacing, had to add a thin washer behind the spacer to get it to work. Not too hard to swap out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giarc01 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I ran the Bladetech all last year shooting USPSA and steel and I don't have a single scratch from the holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snlit3 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I ran a comptac all last year, worked good. I also bought a bladetech doh for my speed belt setup for this year. switching between the two is fine, they are both nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH556 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I use a Bladetech on an all black gun with no scratches or problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teck88 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Safariland has the 5198-147-411 anyone tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 The Blade-Tech that fits the XDM 5.25.. is the one they just call "XDM 9/40"? Just an update - if you order for a 5.25 XDM, make a note in the comments section that it's for a 5.25.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Blade-tec DOH and it is holding up well for a year now! Edited March 22, 2013 by Bunsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_striker Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) IMO, holster wear=character. I have a Blade Tech Black Ice DOH for my XDm 4.5's. I've been using a modified Blackhawk Serpa on my Limited rig but just bought the Double Alpha Race Master. The Double Alpha retains contacts the pistol solely at the trigger guard which means no slide wear/scratches. Edited March 22, 2013 by d_striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 IMO, holster wear=character. I'm with you. Means the gun's being drawn and used. The 5.25 is designed for competition, it's gonna get dirty and scratched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohboy Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Safariland has the 5198-147-411 anyone tried it? I have one on my Production rig and like it a lot. It is a fast holster and the fit is good. As mine came from the factory, the tension was really tight. I had to back out the tension screw quite a bit in order for the gun to come out smoothly like a Comp-Tac. Besides that, for the price it's hard to beat and the quality is good. Another selling point was the fact I can change to a different mounting system (QLS) for 3 gun. If I didn't go with Safariland, I would have purchased a Comp-Tac. I just wanted to try something different. You would be good to go with either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teck88 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I just got my Safariland 5198-147-131 last week and so far I like it a lot especially for $29.25. As far as scratching the finish I guess time will tell. I loosened the adjustment screw out quite a ways on mine too. My 5.25 40 cal seems tighter in it than my 4.5 9mm but it seems to work fine for both. I ordered it from a place called COPQUEST.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 IMO, holster wear=character. Or is it wisdom, ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammerJammer Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 IMO, holster wear=character. Or is it wisdom, ;-) On mine its just shiny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Get yourself a 2nd mag brush (Arredondo is a good one) and keep it at home just for cleaning out your kydex holster in a sink w/soap and water. And clean off the outside of your gun after matches and practice shooting. That will minimize how much dirt & burnt powder can get in between gun & holster to scratch up your finish. The holster itself doesn't hurt bluing very much. Edited March 27, 2013 by eric nielsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcobean Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Blade-Tech DOH is what my son used when he shot an XDm. I use a Blackhawk Serpa that I modified to disable the locking mechanism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronzrx Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 comptac for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkishroy Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) The XD's have the toughest finish going for a factory gun right now. Kydex is not going to hurt it. Tell that to my carry gun. My xdm isn't quite silver, but I can see where the finish is wearing off. I use a gcode for now...looking to get a bladetech doh I have and love the g code. For the price ( almost half, shipped, than a blade tech or comptac ) you can't beat it. My 4.5 .45 is what I originally bought it for and just by chance, since the frames are the same, my 5.25 9mm fits perfect with just a quarter inch of muzzle dipping below the holster. Edited April 22, 2013 by turkishroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoneonly Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I really like my Comp Tec for my 5.25 as shown in my profile picture. Great customer service too. I actually own three Com Tec holsters. Two are paddles used for my Glock 23 and Springfield 3.8 Compact for CCW carry. Before a match I spray the inside of the holster with silicon spray which make for a really slick draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Effects Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I got a Blade Tech DOH for my 5.25 today. Nice fit. Anxious to try it on Wednesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefly Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 The XD's have the toughest finish going for a factory gun right now. Kydex is not going to hurt it.Tell that to my carry gun. My xdm isn't quite silver, but I can see where the finish is wearing off.I use a gcode for now...looking to get a bladetech dohI have and love the g code. For the price ( almost half, shipped, than a blade tech or comptac ) you can't beat it. My 4.5 .45 is what I originally bought it for and just by chance, since the frames are the same, my 5.25 9mm fits perfect with just a quarter inch of muzzle dipping below the holster. I would like to see this pistol holstered. I have used g code for my late glock and I think it is a fantastic product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyoneton Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Any chance mag pouches for Glocks.. fit the XDM magazines? Thanks in advance.. Dave I think XDm mags are a little bigger/different than Glock mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcobean Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) I may get jumped on for this, but here goes... I have a Blackhawk Serpa that I use for USPSA. I have modified it by grinding off the retention knuckle on the inside of the retention mechanism so that it no longer contacts/retains the pistol. I like the serpa frame because it keeps the gun off my leg better than a DoH when I'm walking around, it's equally low-cut in the front for quick clearance/presentation, and is very solid. I can also adjust the angle from vertical to a bit forward leaning if I want to. Edited May 22, 2013 by kcobean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevinWDH Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Am I allowed to post a shamless self promotion pix of my 5.25 holster? http://www.whitedogholsters.com/images/XDM%205.25%20kydex%20holster.jpg http://www.whitedogholsters.com/images/XDM%205.25%20holster.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Comp-Tac International holster works great. Comes with the belt loop, paddle and the DOH. I like that it comes in red as the grips of my XDM are red... I have a theme going. +1 comp tac is really good. Have one for each of my guns except open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdmjohn Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I run Double Alpha racemaster for limited and theyre pdr for production,love both of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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