What are some holster options for the sd9ve?

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I'm looking for an OWB holster for my friend he has an sd9ve for concealed carry. He is a big dude at 6'6" 300+ lbs he said wants to carry concealed OWB because of his gut. He doesn't think he could carry IWB comfortably. So he is looking for something that rides high on the waistband and preferably kydex. He said he would wear it around the 3:00 position. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks God bless
 
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stringpicker said:
Blackhawk SERPA...great OWB holster with adjustable cant, and two options on height off of the belt. You can also adjust it for thinner belts.
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Would you happen to know the model of the correct Blackhawk holster for the SD9VE? It looks like the number 25 is the correct one but I can't find any in stock locally to try it out. Looks like Amazon will be my best bet, but I want to be sure that I get the correct one the first time. Thanks.
 
Model number 410525bk-r. Your right about the 25 on the box. It will say s&w m&p 9/40 sigma. I own a sd40ve and it fits perfect.
 
guitarzNgunz said:
I'm looking for an OWB holster for my friend he has an sd9ve for concealed carry. He is a big dude at 6'6" 300+ lbs he said wants to carry concealed OWB because of his gut. He doesn't think he could carry IWB comfortably. So he is looking for something that rides high on the waistband and preferably kydex. He said he would wear it around the 3:00 position. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks God bless
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Most M&P9/40 holsters will fit the SD series of firearms.
I use a M&P40 Galco Doubletime holster for my SD40 VE. The straps can be reversed or OWB carry. Here it is as an IWB
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For OWB carry only this is a good holster
http://www.cdnninvestments.com/mp9resedeho2.html
 
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Yep, what EBK said. The SD is very much the same as an M&P FS, size and shape wise. S&W did that for a reason, I believe. Trying to let the good reputation of the M&P line rub off on the new SD line,
Anyway, my SD's fit right into all of M&P holsters perfectly. I wear a Blackhack SERPA daily and the SD snaps in just like my M&P. Perfect fit. Neat deal, huh?
 
I wouldn't get the Serpa (unless its their Serpa Sportster) with a gun with no safety. The button release is right by the trigger and people have shot themselves drawing. Don't get me wrong I've got one and use it, but it's for a safety-equipped P-95. Also to be frank, concealing a kydex belt holster ain't exactly easy.

Look for a "pancake" style leather holster.

Densantis makes them in both thumbreak and open-top models:

DeSantis Thumb Break Scabbard Belt Holster Right Hand S&W SD9 SD40

DeSantis Speed Scabbard Belt Holster Right Hand S&W SD 9mm 40 S&W
 
nolaradio said:
Would you happen to know the model of the correct Blackhawk holster for the SD9VE? It looks like the number 25 is the correct one but I can't find any in stock locally to try it out. Looks like Amazon will be my best bet, but I want to be sure that I get the correct one the first time. Thanks.
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I ordered the 25 from Amazon....good price......fits my SD40
like a glove! Rook
 
MGMorden said:
I wouldn't get the Serpa (unless its their Serpa Sportster) with a gun with no safety. The button release is right by the trigger and people have shot themselves drawing.........

Do you have any specific examples (links to stories) where "people have shot themselves drawing" from the Serpa Holster?.......Thanks, Rook
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Wow!......sobering! Thanks for the video. He says he does not blame the Holster.....he says he pulled the trigger with his own finger during the attempted draw.....accidentally! ....Rook
 
SD holster

S&W uses a Bladetech OWB included with M&P kits.

That holster fits SD 9&40 very well.

On Bladetech's website is a holster called "Phantom".

It is IWB and works well.

I have one for a Glock 19, if they make one for the SD series I think that would be an option.

Good Luck
 
Rook said:
MGMorden said:
I wouldn't get the Serpa (unless its their Serpa Sportster) with a gun with no safety. The button release is right by the trigger and people have shot themselves drawing.........

Do you have any specific examples (links to stories) where "people have shot themselves drawing" from the Serpa Holster?.......Thanks, Rook
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More info on issues with the Serpa.

http://www.hillpeoplegear.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=btDNeHTpjpI=&tabid=679
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I just got a holster for my Glock 22 and it fits my Sigma SW9VE well so I am sure it will fit the SD.

Bianchi Evader Model 4584 part #23892 and is an auto retention holster

Check it out!
 
oldtexan,
that seems to be a dead link. it wouldn't open for me from tapatalk...but link or no link...I have a Blackhawk! CQC Serpa holster that is a stage 2 retention and it functions flawlessly. I've heard about the concerns of some shooters, but honestly...someone would have to exhibit EMENSE firearms negligence to shoot themselves or others while deploying their weapon from this holster. I will admit that I bought my first sidearm(SD40 VE) about 7 weeks ago...growing up in southern Alabama I am no stranger to firearms, but I had only handled a few pistols in my life...however...I have been obsessive about firearms safety...as i believe we all should be...and i constantly read on here and have been trying to learn every aspect of my pistol...the more information the better. I do not remotely know all there is to know about pistols or firearms for that matter, but I do know that all firearms are only as safe as the operator of that firearm. I would recommend the Blackhawk! Serpa to anyone! it is extremely comfortable and very easy to quickly and safely deploy my sidearm. for me, it was the perfect solution to open carry my SD. I love my Serpa and my SD!

I hope this eases the mind of someone considering the Serpa...and I hope I didn't sound like a douche...cause that was not my intention...


thanks,
Daniel
 
from what I have read on people shooting themselves or having accidental discharges with a Blackhawk Serpa holster, they have been pushing the release button incorrectly. Instead of applying slight pressure while sliding the index finger across the release which aligns the index finger in the correct location on the slide. they have been pressing with the finger tip. This allows the finger to slip inside the trigger guard and onto the trigger. result is BANG.
 
IMHO any holster that could allow a ND is not a holster that I would wish to use. Under stress of a situation where one needs to deploy a handgun is going to be stressfull. The holster just needs to cover the trigger and the user should not need to operate anything to get there handgun in to use. Just KISS if retention is need due to job requirements then they are other manufactors that have holsters that do not present issues of NDing while deploying the handgun.
 
That's just it.. the holster isn't causing the ND, it's the person drawing the weapon and putting their finger on the trigger before acquiring the target. A proper draw will not have you placing the finger on the trigger.

It really comes down to building muscle memory. Luckily I work from home and I can practice drawing 50-100 times a day. I practice both concealed draw with a t-shirt or jacket covering my weapon (unloaded) and I practice as if I were open carrying. Just to build the muscle memory that will take over in a crisis situation. It was the same reason we practiced over and over in the military.
 
Most M&P9/40 holsters will fit the SD series of firearms.
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Just for the record, this is not true more often than not. I have about 15 holsters for the M&P and only about 3-4 of them will fit my SD9 or SD9VE. Anything molded like custom kydex will not fit and even some leather holsters won't. The best holster I have for the SD9 under the guise of being an M&P holster is the Bianchi 75 Venom.

As far as the Serpa holsters go, there is also the issue of debris blocking the release mechanism. It was because of this that the military and some law enforcement agencies dumped them.
 
Fobus Roto Right Hand Belt Holsters - HK 9mm / 40 / 45, SW Sigma, FN49, Taurus
Mil40 HK1RB thats the holster i just purchased and it fits my SD 9mm VE(two tone) great got it from opticsplanet.com after shipping and all it was $37.10 and thats a OWB........Just got e-mail OUT of STOCK dang this blows.
 
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