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Do you guys like Fobus holsters??

psantospsantos Member Posts: 60 ✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
They sure are cheap, I was thinking of getting one for my 1911.I can't imagine the paddle is any good, Concealable?? A decent paddle would require a belt anyway.I was thinking of the roto belt model.ThxPaul
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  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    When I go out and buy something for my handguns, the first person I talk to are my LEO buddies.Because the nature of their job requires them to carry a weapon, I would assume they have the best equipment for carry and comfort. My best friend, a LEO, wear his Fobus with pants, belt, even gym shorts, and it holds just fine.I just bought 2 Fobus online, and I'll let you know how mine perform as soon as they get here.
    NIKLASAL@hotmail.com
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  • njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    I wear a Fobus paddle holster and a Fobus paddle magazine holder everyday. No problem.......(someday I hope to get a carry permit here in NJ so that I may actually carry a gun in it, lol.)-Charlie
    It's the stuff dreams are made of AngelNRA Certified Firearms InstructorMember: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD. njretcop@copmail.com [This message has been edited by njretcop (edited 02-06-2002).]
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  • psantospsantos Member Posts: 60 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Would you guys recommend the paddle, does it fit snugly against your hip?Or should I go for a belt model, I can get blade tech for $20 bucks more. Is the extra $$ worth it?Paul
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  • oracleoracle Member Posts: 37 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I carry daily. Tried the roto paddle w/my Commander and found it inadequate for this pistol in particular. They tend to grip the pistol quite low which allows for alot of movement. A quality rig will hold the pistol snug to your side.
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  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well I went for the paddle. You get more flexibility on what you can wear with the paddle, as i made a reference to in an arlier post. Again, I haven't tried mine yet, but just that reason alone changed my mind.
    NIKLASAL@hotmail.com
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  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One more thing to add...I just talked to another of my LEO friends. He does have a complaint about the Fobus holster....He says that after a while the tension starts to slip. The constant in & out of the pistol weakens the grip over time, and there's no way to correct that. "At first, my G22 woudn't come out at all. Now (about 10 months later), if i hold it upside down my gun will fall out." - his exact words.You may want to consider an Uncle Mike's Paddle Holster. Practically the same in design, only they have adjustable tension screws, so you can adjuct how tight the gun is held in place. At this point, wish I had.
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  • pikeal1pikeal1 Member Posts: 2,707
    edited November -1
    Just got a fobus in the mail about three days ago. Obviously not long enough for it to loosen up, but it sure as heck holds the gun tight. Can be worn with anything from a pair of shorts to slacks...with or without a belt. stays in place, and holds the gun tight. in my opinion, if you've got $20 to spend, go for it. I like the paddle a bit more than the roto holster...the roto one sticks out about an inch further from the body. harder to conceal
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What about Galco? Are they too spendy? What is their rep?
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  • tidemantideman Member Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    psantos & niklasal, Just a little tip. Don't store your handgun in the Fobus holster. They will stretch over a period of time and like niklasal's LEO buddy said, they will tend to loose their "grip" after time. I've been using Fobus for 4 months, now, carring a Glock 21, and I'm VERY satisfied with the comfort level. It sure beats that Damned fanny pack I had to wear because of all the weight I put on after I quit smoking. Best of luck.Tideman
    "Don't shoot to stop 'em, Shoot to Destroy 'em!"
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  • turbanturban Member Posts: 71 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    For my Glock 19 I looked at both the regular paddle and the Roto (which is what I thought I was going to buy). The Roto sticks out a bit more so I got the regular paddle. Love it!
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  • turbanturban Member Posts: 71 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    For my Glock 19 I looked at both the regular paddle and the Roto (which is what I thought I was going to buy). The Roto sticks out a bit more so I got the regular paddle. Love it!
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  • turbanturban Member Posts: 71 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Roto paddle sticks out a bit farther than the std paddle, which I'm very happy with.
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  • turbanturban Member Posts: 71 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Damn! Sorry about all the extraneous posts ...
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