Xdm elite holsters?
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@xdman other than the cuts for the slide serrations, aren’t the Elites the same footprint as the XDM?
I believe so. I think all the dimensions are identical. Besides the slide serrations, there's the ambi-slide stop. I was just trying to make sure and skip the 8 weeks of shipping/returns with all the crazy lead times lol.
Yes, I ordered a Reckoning holster from Crossbreed.
I just found two companies. I haven't purchased yet, but have promising results through e-mails with the companies. They offer light bearing and non-light bearing IWB and OWB holsters. The company names are Outlaw Holsters and ANR Designs. If anyone has experience with these companies, please feel free to comment.
The problem using a regular XDM holster for the Elites is the ambi slide release and as stated above, the slide serrations are different. (Not sure if serrations is a real issue or not.)
Tulster for example specifically states their holster is not compatible with Elite. This quote is copied from their website and link below. " Holster is compatible with: Springfield Armory XDM 3.8" - This holster is NOT compatible with the Springfield XDM Elite 3.8. "
tulster.com
I have found 2 companies that make Elite specific holster. I've heard people say their holster works or that they've had to heat up the Kydex and mold it around the slide release. The following 2 report Elite Specific.
Crossbreed
www.crossbreedholsters.com
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Tulster for example specifically states their holster is not compatible with Elite. This quote is copied from their website and link below. " Holster is compatible with: Springfield Armory XDM 3.8" - This holster is NOT compatible with the Springfield XDM Elite 3.8. "
Profile IWB Holster in Right Hand for: Springfield Armory XD-M/Elite 3.8" 9/40
Profile IWB holster in right hand for Springfield Armory XD-M/Elite 3.8" 9/40 order from the Tulster website today!
I have found 2 companies that make Elite specific holster. I've heard people say their holster works or that they've had to heat up the Kydex and mold it around the slide release. The following 2 report Elite Specific.
Crossbreed
Gun Holsters | Shop Superior Quality Gun Holsters, Gun Belts, & More - CrossBreed Holsters | CrossBreed Holsters
CrossBreed Holsters is the leading manufacturer of the finest concealed carry gun holsters. We offer the highest quality hybrid gun holsters for many carry types including OWB, IWB, pocket, chest, and more. Each gun holster has a Kydex pocket molded for your exact pistol. Shop for the perfect...
www.crossbreedholsters.com
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Springfield XDm Elite Holsters | Buy 105 Holsters for Springfield XDm Elite models Online | Craft Holsters®
Shop Springfield XDm Elite Holsters online at Craft Holsters. Our Springfield XDm Elite concealed carry holsters are made from premium materials and backed up by Lifetime Warranty. Order your holster Springfield XDm Elite today!
www.craftholsters.com
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Appreciate knowing that. It's just scary ordering expensive holster and thinking you might need to mod it.
I have the Reckoning, and no complaints here. Plus, you get a two week test drive.The problem using a regular XDM holster for the Elites is the ambi slide release and as stated above, the slide serrations are different. (Not sure if serrations is a real issue or not.)
Tulster for example specifically states their holster is not compatible with Elite. This quote is copied from their website and link below. " Holster is compatible with: Springfield Armory XDM 3.8" - This holster is NOT compatible with the Springfield XDM Elite 3.8. "
Profile IWB Holster in Right Hand for: Springfield Armory XD-M/Elite 3.8" 9/40
Profile IWB holster in right hand for Springfield Armory XD-M/Elite 3.8" 9/40 order from the Tulster website today!
I have found 2 companies that make Elite specific holster. I've heard people say their holster works or that they've had to heat up the Kydex and mold it around the slide release. The following 2 report Elite Specific.
Crossbreed
Gun Holsters | Shop Superior Quality Gun Holsters, Gun Belts, & More - CrossBreed Holsters | CrossBreed Holsters
CrossBreed Holsters is the leading manufacturer of the finest concealed carry gun holsters. We offer the highest quality hybrid gun holsters for many carry types including OWB, IWB, pocket, chest, and more. Each gun holster has a Kydex pocket molded for your exact pistol. Shop for the perfect...
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Springfield XDm Elite Holsters | Buy 105 Holsters for Springfield XDm Elite models Online | Craft Holsters®
Shop Springfield XDm Elite Holsters online at Craft Holsters. Our Springfield XDm Elite concealed carry holsters are made from premium materials and backed up by Lifetime Warranty. Order your holster Springfield XDm Elite today!www.craftholsters.com
The problem using a regular XDM holster for the Elites is the ambi slide release and as stated above, the slide serrations are different. (Not sure if serrations is a real issue or not.)
Tulster for example specifically states their holster is not compatible with Elite. This quote is copied from their website and link below. " Holster is compatible with: Springfield Armory XDM 3.8" - This holster is NOT compatible with the Springfield XDM Elite 3.8. "
Profile IWB Holster in Right Hand for: Springfield Armory XD-M/Elite 3.8" 9/40
Profile IWB holster in right hand for Springfield Armory XD-M/Elite 3.8" 9/40 order from the Tulster website today!
I have found 2 companies that make Elite specific holster. I've heard people say their holster works or that they've had to heat up the Kydex and mold it around the slide release. The following 2 report Elite Specific.
Crossbreed
Gun Holsters | Shop Superior Quality Gun Holsters, Gun Belts, & More - CrossBreed Holsters | CrossBreed Holsters
CrossBreed Holsters is the leading manufacturer of the finest concealed carry gun holsters. We offer the highest quality hybrid gun holsters for many carry types including OWB, IWB, pocket, chest, and more. Each gun holster has a Kydex pocket molded for your exact pistol. Shop for the perfect...
and
Springfield XDm Elite Holsters | Buy 105 Holsters for Springfield XDm Elite models Online | Craft Holsters®
Shop Springfield XDm Elite Holsters online at Craft Holsters. Our Springfield XDm Elite concealed carry holsters are made from premium materials and backed up by Lifetime Warranty. Order your holster Springfield XDm Elite today!www.craftholsters.com
Thanks! Crossbreed looks very similar to Alien Gear (I have 2 of their IWB holders and am a fan); for OWB, the Craft leather holsters look nice, as do the Urban Carry holsters https://urbancarryholsters.com.
Anyone have any experience with either company? The Craft holsters have rave reviews and the Urban Carry seem hit or miss, lots of complaints about their retention system and holsters being too tight.
I went out and got a stream Light TLR-7a for my XDM Elite 3.8. Now, I have to get a new game plan going. I've talked to both Outlaw Holsters and ANR Designs which offer both light bearing holsters. They said put special notes in during checkout and they'll be able to accomidate me.