Springfield Xd 45 Tactical Shoulder Holster

[rbrooks]

Fellow asked me to make a shoulder holster for his Springfield XD 45. I am an ex- saddle maker and repairman, not a holster maker. While I am sure I can do the work, I am little uneasy about making the pattern for this particular gun. If anyone could advise me I`d be more than greatful!

[Dwight]

rbrooks, . . . I don't do a lot of shoulder holsters, . . . but mostly when I do, . . . they are "different".

This is an example, . . . if I remember correctly it is an M&P 9mm, . . . and it had a laser on it. Nice weapon, . . . pain in the watoosie to make a holster for it.

I refuse any and all horizontal shoulder holsters for striker fired weapons, . . . but I will make em muzzle down like this one.

Take a look at how I did it, . . . it uses a thumb break for retention. A double mag pouch on the off side makes it ride easier with less shifting.

Holler back if you have any questions, . . . more than happy to help.

May God bless,

Dwight

Edited February 7, 2015 by Dwight

[JLSleather]

I sure thought I had a pattern for this, ... turns out I got the XD-40. Twice I'm not sure the difference - I could look it up maybe while I'm doing nothing? Or, perhaps I'll wait for Mike to show up and tell me the difference between the .40 and the .45 is "5" ...

If you know the difference, maybe I kin help...

Edited February 12, 2015 by JLSleather

[JLSleather]

The official version looks like the .45 is 1/4" "taller" and has a grip .020" thicker -- but both of those likely due to ammo. Slide the same?

[rbrooks]

Guys,

I really appreciate your replies they were helpful. I will keep taking photo off this so the client ca n pick out what he likes. Thanks again!