I bought a couple of those clip draw things in the past and felt they were just too dangerous on a gun without a manual thumb safety. Too many things can go wrong. I also have a XDs and I would not trust the grip + trigger safety while holstering and upholstering that in the waist.

 

Ever seen this kind of holster for your XDS 9mm? It's called the MIC. I've never tried one...just seen them in videos.

https://www.gtdist.com/glocktech-mic-for-xds-and-9mm.html

 

that was the trigger guard I was referring to that i was wondering if it would be a good addition to the clipdraw

 

Minimalist holsters and belt clips attached to the gun both tend to receive negative reviews. If you still want to try one, go for it. I and most naysayers don't actually have any experience with them. Just by a trigger guard only style holster like 7in1911 posted to pair with the clipdraw. (The size difference between a gun in a holster in your waistband and just a gun in your waistband is pretty small. That's the most frequent complaint I read when I looked into a trigger guard only holster for my P250; it doesn't add comfort because the gun by itself is just about as thick as the gun plus a holster.)

 

I've bought one of these for my Glock Model 26 and 27.

http://raven-concealment-systems1.mybigcommerce.com/vanguard-2-holster-full-kit/


They work and cover the trigger and have a positive snap retention. I carried with it maybe once or twice and decided against it because you can't re-holster without removing the holster and belt assembly. Plus there is no adjustment for cant.

I also got a couple of these:

http://www.versacarry.com/semi-auto/

After years of messing around with minimalist holsters, I have settled on IWB from Comptac and Alien Gear hybrid leather/kydex holsters that have all the bells and whistles as far as cant, height, and assortment of clips. Plus they are tuckable and the shells interchangeable.

In my humble opinion the minimalist type holster are good for one thing and one thing only: for the ready gun, the kitchen drawer gun, or the nightstand gun that isn't your EDC gun, but sits in a safe or drawer, but you may need it in a hurry to step outside momentarily or run to the door late at night, and you don't want to have a gun in hand. It's beats stuffing a gun Mexican style down your pants but comes close to it.

Having a standby gun with one of those belt clip holsters come in handy if you don't have time to holster up.

 

I use a vanguard 2, it is adjustable for cant. Just take off hardware and tilt, then replace. I only use it on a large frame glock(29) to keep width down.

 

I've got a few Silent Thunder's and have used one daily for a few years...
I'd suggest the heavy duty clip, they're good to go and the Garrett's offer great customer service.
Personally, I'd pass on the clip draw...looks like a problem waiting to happen and someone could get hurt.
To each their own though.

 

For any carry holster, those that don't encase the trigger guard will always be a non-starter with me. Even the minimalist J.I.T. holsters do that.

Just sayin'...

 

I use a Clip Draw on my Ruger LCR and love it. It's great if you're wearing light shorts, sweats, or something without belt loops. I don't think I'd be comfortable doing it with a semi-auto though.

 

not a fan of carrying with something that doesn't cover the trigger guard.
Just don't think it's a good idea ..regardless whether or not it has manual and/or grip safeties


..L.T.A.

 

If I did get the clip draw "holster" I would certainly get the trigger guard as well. The other holsters that I keep coming back to are the AlienGear Cloak Tuck 2.0 (or new 3.0, need to do more research) OR the Garrett Industries Silent Thunder (on the pricier side so I am leaning away from this). Have seen enough reviews and comments to know they are both great holsters. Really aiming for a single clip holster that has kydex for rigidity but also leather to not damage the firearm. Anyone know of relatively less expensive makers that fit that description? Also since I live in Texas would really find it cool if they Kydex could be the Texas Flag or the Come and take it flag with a cannon. Thanks for all the feedback and advice!

Edit:Initially looking to buy a Springfield XD-S 9mm 4.0 or a M&P Shield 9mm (test shooting later this week and would be used for home defense, concealed carry, and practice) eventually I will also acquire a Kimber Custom II .45 ACP (dream 1911 for right now)

 

Edit:Initially looking to buy a Springfield XD-S 9mm 4.0 or a M&P Shield 9mm

I own both in different cal (Springer is 45 and Shield in 40)
Both great pistols IMO, but the Springer intuitively points a little better in my hand

that may or may not be same for you...pick the one you like and/or shoot best


..L.T.A.

 

Today's the day! going to the range to shoot! Going to be trying out Springfield XDS 3.3 9mm and M&P Shield in both 9mm and .40!

 

I have finally shot both the Shield 9mm and the XDS 9mm!!!! Sadly, I am still left without a decision between the two! But I have come up with the Pros/Cons for each for ME. I think I am leaning towards the Shield but am still in a toss-up!

Springfield XDS 9mm
Pros
Easy to See Sights
Mag capacity-easy to load until last round (Is this common? Maybe just that indivdual mag)
Better Accuracy
Less recoil
Preferred Trigger safety
Comfortable trigger pull
Cons
Wider than Shield
Aggressive grip (Talon Grip replacement possible)
Racking slide harder
More expensive

Shield 9mm
Pros
Thinner
Better grip
Easy mag loading
Easy(er) to conceal
Felt more natural
Cheaper
Easier to take apart for field strip
Optional thumb safety (still undecided if I will want to have it, even for an extra safety when in storage)
Cons
Trigger safety makes for a long pull
3 dot Sights harder to see than FO front on XDS
More recoil
Long trigger pull
Less Accurate

I have tried to research but haven't found much. Is it possible to get a trigger like the one of the XDS with the safety instead of a hinge on a Shield???

Any input or advice welcome! Thanks, and as always it was a blast to be at the range again!