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XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« on: December 22, 2015, 05:50:03 PM »
So, I picked up my new Xds .45 yesterday, shot it today and now it needs some new cloths.  Here is a design I penciled out tonight.  Thoughts?
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2015, 05:52:36 PM »
dual snapping belt loops similar to bladetech holsters?
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2015, 05:55:41 PM »
Not sure, what I'm going to use yet for belt attachment.  Are the snapping loops easy in their operation, taking on and off?  All the IWB's I've used always had just a single belt clip.
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2015, 05:59:16 PM »
I really like the snapping belt loops, the holster is definitely locked in, I have a cheaper leather IWB holster can't remember who made it but sometimes when I draw the holster tries to follow the gun....
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2015, 06:02:36 PM »
Did it come with the OEM holster ? Those are nice, plus mine came with the mag holders too.
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2015, 06:03:47 PM »
Did it come with the OEM holster ? Those are nice, plus mine came with the mag holders too.

Nope no OEM holster, but being a leather worker, thought I'd try making a nice leather one.  Can't be much different than making knife sheaths  :tup:
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2015, 06:04:34 PM »
How do you like the gun? I'm in the market!

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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2015, 06:06:20 PM »
The gun is a nice shooter.  I've only put about 50 rounds through it so far, but had no problem hitting pop cans at 15 yards.
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2015, 06:15:11 PM »
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2015, 06:45:28 PM »
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Ya, but I'd have to buy it, I can make one for pretty much nothing but a little scrap leather and some time.  :)
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2015, 06:58:44 PM »
Did it come with the OEM holster ? Those are nice, plus mine came with the mag holders too.

Nope no OEM holster, but being a leather worker, thought I'd try making a nice leather one.  Can't be much different than making knife sheaths  :tup:


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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2015, 07:56:12 PM »
The gun is a nice shooter.  I've only put about 50 rounds through it so far, but had no problem hitting pop cans at 15 yards.

Thanx Wazukie,
 I'll check one out!

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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2015, 04:41:24 PM »
Well, Merry Christmas all.  I have been working today on a prototype holster for my pre-Christmas gift.  So far this is where I'm at.

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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #13 on: December 25, 2015, 06:12:01 PM »
That looks awesome!  This is a skill I wish I had.  Please make two since they are so cheap and I will send you my address..  Good work!!

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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #14 on: December 25, 2015, 06:17:17 PM »
This one is just a proto-type.  The leather is about 40 years old and not the best.  Once I get it right, I may make more for an affordable price.  The real ones might even have a little tooling on them, we'll see.
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #15 on: December 25, 2015, 06:26:18 PM »
This one is just a proto-type.  The leather is about 40 years old and not the best.  Once I get it right, I may make more for an affordable price.  The real ones might even have a little tooling on them, we'll see.

I would for sure be interested..  I don't even mind prototypes. :chuckle:   Good work again love your posts with knifes and this now..

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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2015, 04:53:35 PM »
Nice looking design. I'd be interested in one also for a birthday present for my brother.
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #17 on: January 01, 2016, 09:19:00 PM »
So as I sit here this New Years Day Eve waiting for parts to finish the IWB, I drew up a OWB design.  Nothing new, but it will have my own tweaks and maybe tooling.  Getting ready to cut the leather for it.  Will be made from 7/8 ounce Veggie tanned.
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #18 on: January 02, 2016, 05:13:44 PM »
Well, getting further along.  Watched some YouTube and tried my hand at a little tooling.
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #19 on: January 02, 2016, 05:44:31 PM »
 :tup: Looking good
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2016, 11:03:27 AM »
Looks very good.
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Re: XDs 4.0 IWB Sheath design
« Reply #21 on: April 09, 2016, 09:58:02 AM »
Realized I never did post finished pics.  This would be my first sheath.  It's not a IWB, but it works.
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