Springfield XD Gear Holster - Too Tight...
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Anyone else having problems with this. This one may go back to the store...Frenchwrench
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My son's had the same problem. If you squeeze the muzzle end of the holster, you'll find a "happy" spot that allows you to holster and unholster. I put a black zip tie (tiewrap) around the end in one of the recessed areas and kept tightening it until I hit that point and clipped it off. Can't see it and it's a cheap fix. Good luck. 
The "lobster" treatment...
Fill a good sized pot with water and put it on a burner. While you're waiting for it to boil, take the holster completely apart. When you get a good boil going, throw the pouch in the water for 2-3 minutes. Wrap the gun in saran-wrap while the holster boils. Pick the holster out with a pair of tongs and grab it with an old towel, them shove the gun down in it. Let her sit until it cools- you'll be amazed at the difference. Worked like gangbusters on the holster for Peg's XD-40, although her's was so tight it took two 'baths' to get it right.
Re-assemble holster to paddle, adjust tension and loctite. You're done.
Fill a good sized pot with water and put it on a burner. While you're waiting for it to boil, take the holster completely apart. When you get a good boil going, throw the pouch in the water for 2-3 minutes. Wrap the gun in saran-wrap while the holster boils. Pick the holster out with a pair of tongs and grab it with an old towel, them shove the gun down in it. Let her sit until it cools- you'll be amazed at the difference. Worked like gangbusters on the holster for Peg's XD-40, although her's was so tight it took two 'baths' to get it right.
Re-assemble holster to paddle, adjust tension and loctite. You're done.
"Mine was tight to begin with too. Have you loosened the adjustment screw?
If it is alrady loose, spray a little Armorall inside the holster. It will make the inside slick and draws will be much easier. "
Armor All was the magic trick. Thank You. Works Great. Looks like it is a Keeper...
If it is alrady loose, spray a little Armorall inside the holster. It will make the inside slick and draws will be much easier. "
Armor All was the magic trick. Thank You. Works Great. Looks like it is a Keeper...