But first, lets take a look at its details.
What Goes into a Good Holster
These days, modern duty-style work holsters take a beating.
The Comp-Tac CT3 is a multi-material holster to ensure durability and long service life.
Looking for a quality duty holster for your Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5″? The author tests this new security rigfrom Comp-Tac.
The outer shell is vacuum-formed Kydex to ensure a firm yet easy-to-draw fit.
There is also adjustable tension at the bottom of the holster in the way of a tension screw.
The build quality of the Comp-Tac CT3 is top-notch.
When testing the Comp-Tac CT3 duty holster, the author mounted it on a duty rig and hit the range.
The Kydex material used is well known for being impervious to chemicals, extremely strong and also heat tolerant.
A big positive is the fact that there is no angular cant to the holster.
It is set natively for a straight vertical draw.
Duty holsters are essential pieces of gear. They need to secure your firearm against a gun grab, yet be simple enough for a fast draw under stress.
The holster will come with a mid-drop belt slide attachment.
This will fit up to 2 wide duty belts.
This will ensure less movement on the draw.
The Comp-Tac CT3 mounts to duty belts with a width of up to 2″. Spacers are also available for belt widths of 1.5″ and 1.75″.
Would I Actually Carry It at Work?
But for me, the proof is in the design.
For me, its the first time I have carried Level 3 for any amount of time.
The author trained with the CT3 on the range. As with any firearms gear, you should train with it to ensure you know how to safely and efficiently use it.
I have always carried a single security lock holster for the added speed.
So, to answer the age-old question, would I carry it?
The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite is an excellent pistol for law enforcement and security work. The Comp-Tac is an excellent partner to that pistol.
