9mm SHIELD owners & XD9 Sub Compact owners. Are holsters interchangeable???

[Sidewaysammy]

Looking for IWB and OWB holsters for both a SHIELD 9mm and XD Sub Compact 9mm


Are/or will the holsters work for both guns?

Anyone own both and can they recommend a holster for both?

Thanks

[muzzle_flip]

The shield is a slim single stack gun. The XD subcompact is a bulkier double stack gun. Kydex or hybrid holsters for one will not fit the other very well.

For iwb and owb I would look at alien gear hybrid holsters with an extra shell. You can order a holster for your XD and get an extra shell for the shield. When you want to carry the shield, just swap out the XD shell for the shield shell and you are ready to go. Take a look at their website for more info.

There is a current thread on shield holster recommendations, take a look.

There are countless other holsters so try not to go crazy looking at all the options.

[bigdawg86]

Only reason universal cheap holsters like on amazon will work for both...

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[Sidewaysammy]

The shield is a slim single stack gun. The XD subcompact is a bulkier double stack gun. Kydex or hybrid holsters for one will not fit the other very well.

For iwb and owb I would look at alien gear hybrid holsters with an extra shell. You can order a holster for your XD and get an extra shell for the shield. When you want to carry the shield, just swap out the XD shell for the shield shell and you are ready to go. Take a look at their website for more info.

There is a current thread on shield holster recommendations, take a look.

There are countless other holsters so try not to go crazy looking at all the options.

Looks like a great alternative to purchasing 2 individual holsters.
Thanks!

[P5Ret]

The "one size fits all or fits many" approach rarely works well for any of the intended guns. Best bet is an Alien Gear or similar holster with different shells for the guns. One holster base, and different Kydex shells. $12 for a different shell for 2 different guns isn't a bad deal.

[grantar2]

Looks like a great alternative to purchasing 2 individual holsters.
Thanks!

So lets take a little more thoughtful approach.

How do you plan to dress most of the time when carrying. Jeans and untucked T-shirt, or business suit, something in between.

What is your body type, height and weight?

Where on your body do you want to carry. IWB, 3 0'clock, appendix, shoulder holster? What?

An Alien Gear might be the right answer, but might not be the best choice depending on clothing style. If you do go down that path, buy the holster for the XDS, and the spare shell for the Shield. Alien Gear 3.0 uses one of four backing sizes. Better to get the larger backing, and mount the smaller guns shell to that.

If Fantasy land is in OC I have both in stock to fit check.