We the People Holsters. Buyer beware

I've had this issue, with a lot of auto-loaders. Maybe designers and engineers think it's funny, when a protruding
mag release drops your mag prematurely, and gets you killed, or has you searching for hours, retracing your steps, to find lost mags.
Consider getting a replacement mag release you can file down, even with the body of the handle, so you can keep your original mag release
in the case, in the event you sell your gun.

I have a desantis (invader maybe? ) iwb that I got cheap on black Friday online for the 229. It does the same thing. I just threw it in the holster drawer.

A quick fix is to make a cutaway where the mag release is, but, obviously, you're mauling the new holster.
Better to file down the mag release(obviously, with it off the gun) to deal with the root of the problem.

I have a holster where the mag release was covered. If the stars aligned and I moved a certain way- yeah, the mag release could be pressed. I used a utility knife and carefully removed the area that did so, then lightly sanded it smooth. No problems since.

Fonzie2k said:

... We the People Holsters.

I bought their OWB model for a CZ-75B.

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This holster?

https://wethepeopleholsters.com/col...ucts/cz-75b-kydex-owb-concealed-carry-holster

I have no issue hacking on a holster. I cant see hacking on a gun though. If a holster has such poor R&D as to not work with the gun its intended for then I'll find another holster. I'm my case it was a desantis so they are no "bad" company. I usually like their products. But that one slipped.

Fonzie2k

Thanks for the heads-up. I was looking at one of their holsters for my CZ P07 for Christmas (Secret Santa list), but got something else instead.

Dibbs said:

I've had this issue, with a lot of auto-loaders. Maybe designers and engineers think it's funny, when a protruding
mag release drops your mag prematurely, and gets you killed, or has you searching for hours, retracing your steps, to find lost mags.
Consider getting a replacement mag release you can file down, even with the body of the handle, so you can keep your original mag release
in the case, in the event you sell your gun.

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Uh, just no. Buy holsters to fit a gun; do not mutilate your gun to fit a holster.

OP, thanks for the heads-up (even though I never heard of the company).

had the same issue with a kydex holster for my ppk, marked the location on the holster and drilled a hole slightly larger that the round mag release button. No issue since then.

Old Dog said:

Uh, just no. Buy holsters to fit a gun; do not mutilate your gun to fit a holster.

OP, thanks for the heads-up (even though I never heard of the company).

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Uh, just no, some manufacturers take apparent joy in making mag releases which stick out much too far for dependable carry,
without risking dropping the mag. It goes beyond the carry holster. Maybe you missed the part where I stated to order a replacement
mag release, and grind that. So nobody is "mutilating a gun" to fit a holster.

But thank you, for putting words in my mouth.

A heat gun and a dowel can fix it in 2 minutes. But, that failure indicates that they're building them with drones and never QC'ing the design with a real gun. They could use a high quality unprepped gun to at least check the fit and modify it as needed before mailing.

Dibbs said:

Uh, just no, some manufacturers take apparent joy in making mag releases which stick out much too far for dependable carry, without risking dropping the mag.

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At the risk of completely derailing the thread, what pistols would those be? Please enlighten me, as I've been buying, shooting but most particularly, carrying concealed or on duty, autoloaders for almost 50 years (well over 100 different pistols) and never had this problem on any pistol. Of course, I do have a predilection for quality firearms, so in that aspect, my experience might be limited.

My point remains, one should never have to do any modification to the gun to ensure proper holster fit. It would be the other way around.

Offhand I can think of two I've modified, a PARA 1911, and a FN 5.7. Although making a mag release flush with the grip really isn't much of a modification, even for a second rate armorer, like myself. It's merely removing the 1/4 to 3/8ths extra metal on the mag release which is sticking out of the side of the pistol, waiting to contact something, and dump your mag. Folks trash original hammers on S&W and Colt revolvers, bobbing them, and nobody bats an eyelash, I stick a replacement mag release on my pistols, and leave the untouched original mag release in the case, and folks think I'M Satan. Go figure.

Now, you're claiming you never accidentally popped a mag loose, with over 100 auto loaders, carrying them for 50 years? Never, EVER dropped one mag?
I must say, that's quite impressive. I also have to say I find it a bit odd, considering how many mags have released on me, in considerably less time.

Odd, too, that in many instances where I want to order a replacement mag release, on a problem pistol, that this part is out of stock. Seems like the OP and I may not be the only people having this issue, and are "mauling their guns", in order to alleviate the problem...

Plug for Walther and HK mag releases....

Dibbs said:

Now, you're claiming you never accidentally popped a mag loose, with over 100 auto loaders, carrying them for 50 years? Never, EVER dropped one mag?
I must say, that's quite impressive. I also have to say I find it a bit odd, considering how many mags have released on me, in considerably less time.

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You should be impressed. I have, however, dropped more'n a few (probably quite a few) mags during draw and presentation during competitions and pistol quals, but not because I've activated the mag release, in every instance due to not making sure the mag is seated properly (often during static mag insertions into holstered pistols). Gotta slam that mag in with the heel of your hand, ya know, hear that click. But again, not because of a "protruding magazine release."

I was issued an HK USP for a few years. Got no problem with those paddle mag releases at all, kinda like 'em (I'm a closet Walther fan as well).

This is exactly why I am a fan of good stiff Euro-style heel mag releases on carry guns. Your probability of unknowingly releasing your mag is multiple orders of magnitude higher than needing a John Wick quality speed reload.

Solution to problem: HK pistols or Walthers with paddle releases.

Go to range, train magazine changes until you’re used to using the paddles.

The problem stems from the molded guns they use to form the kydex. If that mold is off then the holster is going to be off. I'm not sure but I think there's really only one company making those molds.

Texas10mm said:

The problem stems from the molded guns they use to form the kydex. If that mold is off then the holster is going to be off. I'm not sure but I think there's really only one company making those molds.

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Or they could be "on", but somebody is using a different part on their gun.

I spend a bunch of time on forums debating the "I want a holster with a sweat shield that locks my 1911 thumb safety in place" comments. With all the different makers of 1911's and all the possible thumb safeties available, it is extremely unlikely a holster maker could produce a holster that would not only match up with a particular thumb safety let alone fit close enough to keep it in place.

We've also had bunches of threads debating holsters that either cover the mag release button - some folks like this for protection of the mag release - or don't cover the mag release - some feel that not covering the mag release will keep the holster from pressing the mag release button and releasing the the mag.

I'm in the latter camp, but I'm willing to admit there may be some holsters that cover the mag release and don't allow this to happen. In the OP's case, covering the mag release button with the holster sweat shield wasn't a help. I suspect if he were to grind the sweat shield to provide clearance, the problem would probably go away.

More common than I thought. I carry 1911, P320, P229, USP and have never (20 years carrying) had a mag release due to the holster. I primarily wear leather holsters though. My Lobo Enhanced Pancake was clicking off the thumb safety with the thumb-break but I trimmed the leather back to the stitching (very small amount) and it's been fine ever since.

I bought 2 holsters and a mag pouch from them. They advertised w/ a 10 % code on the Dan Bongino you tube / podcasts. In fact they are back as an advertiser on his show w a code. The holsters were a fins fir for a Glock 23 and 30s. The Mag pouch was so tight it wouldn't release the mag. Went back and forth with a very rude lady on the customer service line. I wouldn't buy from them again!

Here is the code if anyone is interested
https://wethepeopleholsters.com/pag...odcast&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=danbongino

Dibbs said:

Uh, just no, some manufacturers take apparent joy in making mag releases which stick out much too far for dependable carry,
without risking dropping the mag. It goes beyond the carry holster. Maybe you missed the part where I stated to order a replacement
mag release, and grind that. So nobody is "mutilating a gun" to fit a holster.

But thank you, for putting words in my mouth.

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Too true. I pocket carry and I've filed off a few protruding mag releases over the years, and I do it right on the gun. The original Ruger LCP comes to mind. After filing no more problem, but i'm still always checking my pocket to make sure that the mag hasn't poped out. The mag releases should be flush with the gun not sticking out! And yeah I've bobbed hammers on revolvers too.