im pretty much set on getting the glaco m4x or m6x for my sd9. The only thing is that the m6x is not made directly for the sd9, but the M&P Compact. Anyone know if this will fit? I would get the m4x but it is paddle and i really want something that loops belts...

The M&P compact has a 3.5" barrel vs the SD9's 4 inch barrel. I personally use holsters made for the M&P with my SD9 and they work very well.

Sorry, I don't have experience with the Galco, but with my Bladetech, Blackhawk and Hogue holsters, you can replace the paddle with a belt loop attachment.

It seems to me that a better place to look for this general topic would be the Concealed Carry & Self Defense forum. It deals almost completely with holsters and the like and doesn't detract from this gun forum.

My favorite holster for the SD9VE is a DeSantis Speed Scabbard. 3 slot, leather pancake that is made specifically for the SD VE series pistols.

Galco makes some nice/beautiful holsters; one that I have my eye on is the Combat Master-same pancake style holster and the burgundy finish is really nice! Most of the kydex holsters offer paddle or belt loop options, or both. Unless you're really stuck on the Galco mx4/mx6, I'd look at some other options. FYI, not all holsters for M&P's will fit the SD series-the SD series trigger guards are just a little wider, so unless there is an adjustment it might be too tight of a fit to get the pistol drawn from the holster.

I had gotten a Galco Summer Comfort (IWB) for my P229 earlier this year and tried out of curiosity if the SD9VE would fit. It does fit pretty well. It holds the gun safely (even if you hold it upside down) but not too tight (easy to draw). But it's a little bit short on the muzzle end (about 1/16th - 3/32nd of the slide is peeking out). Anyways it's comfortable to carry the SD9VE IWB at a 3:30 - 4:00 o'clock position.