Anyone used or know about the FOBUS Holsters??

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I wanted to ask if any members have used or heard anything about FOBUS Holsters...good or bad??
For the price $24.99 plus ship I thought I'd try one.
http://www.fobusholster.com/catalog/
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I was wanting to get a BlackHawk CQC Holster w/ Serpa Active Retention System but the one for the SigPro's wont be ready for 3 months (talked with them on the phone today) and I plan to get one then but till then I was looking at the FOBUS Holsters.

$44.95 plus ship
BlackHawk CQC Holster w/ Serpa Active Retention System
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Thanks in Advance
 
I don't like the fobus, didn't really feel secure to me. I ditched the tuperware and went to leather.
 
I suggest leather...

...I have a fobus for a glock 19 and it works great but I deffinately dont like the blackhawk. I know people that swear by them, but being made of plastic I always fear that maybe the release will break when I really need it trapping the weapon in a useless position. My 0.02
 
I've used the Fobus stuff for years. Not as a primary means of carry but occasional use. For that it's great. I wouldn't trade it for a nice leather holster. However, the price for them is very good.

Check Midway, I just got one for $18 there.
 
I like Kydex paddles, the weight distribution is comfortable. I also like De Santis scabbards, but you need a snug belt for 'em.

I have a Blackhawk Serpa. It seemed like a good idea, at the time. I dislike it. Intensely. Perhaps if one is performing acrobatics, the security factor might be appreciable --- the gun is locked in. But as "natural" as that lock is, I have bad thoughts about how that might play out in a holy-:cuss: situation.

OTOH, a poorly-adjusted Kydex/Fobus, or (to me particularly) a belt model of same, can be equally liable to lock the thing in when you don't want it to be.

As a "universal," leather may be the best bet; but it may not be the only bet for you.

Solution: one of each. Sometimes one thing works better, but not all the time --- as long as it generally works with the same "feel."

I'd give the Serpa a thumbs-down, unless you're a para-sumo-wrestling LEO. :D
 
don't waste your money on the fobus. i have a fobus roto holster for my xd and it is totally garbage. the locking screw gets loose and if you bump into something the thing spins around on you. they might be good for range work but that is it. make sure if you do get one that it has the tension adjustment screws. my dad had a regular fobus for his glock 19 and getting it out of the holster was a total pain in the butt. it never broke in one bit so it is no longer used!

i would suggest that you spend a little more and get the serpa, i have one for my xd and they are great. it comes with the belt and paddle attachments and can be canted to your liking. they are secure and easy to get used to with a little bit of practice. i have mine canted foward on my right side. i love it and i have gotten to be very quick on the draw with it.
 
Thank's for the imput.

I was looking at getting a Leather Holster for CCW but I want something that I dont have to worrie about it falling out on me if I have to bend over to pick up something and I dont like the Thumb/Hammer straps as a "Retention" I have one like that know that I dont like.

I like and want to use a Retention holster because if I ever get in to a scuffle with a BG I dont want it to fall out then have to fight more to keep it away from him/them..

I'll be looking into every brand or type members here suggest and try to find a place that has them to give them the hands on to see what "Feels" right for me.

If there's any more ideas I'm open to them to try.
 
There is a current thread started only two days ago..
FOBUS holster issues...
You may find some additional info and opinions there

Quoting my own post on that thread:
I only had one fobus kydex holster. I put it on my belt once.. and promptly put it up for auction on ebay. I bought the belt model hoster for a bersa thunder 380, and it was simply awful for its intended purpose. It claimed to be specifically for concealed carry and yet it seemed to be intentionally designed to angle the gun away from the body, thereby making a huge bulge in the clothing that I can easily carry a much larger P345 in every day with no bulge. Ugh, just bad design .. or was it ? I only just thought right this moment that the angled design might actually be much better for someone .. shall we say on the heavy side, with uh... love handles as it were.
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In addition though, I will say .. don't get the idea that good leather won't give you proper retention. It has done so for a very long time, and it will continue to do so. Kydex in general is a 'tacticool' trend, that will only wind up scratching up your gun, and hindering your draw.

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Edit: BTW, I didn't mean to say that kydex was all bad, it does have specific applications where it would be advantageous. Such as competition speed holsters, and certainly some military uses as well. I only meant that in most average ccw applications, it's not better than leather and realistically may have some detrimental properties. Oh also , just because I say I've only owned the one , doesn't mean that I don't have experience with those of others in training and such.
 
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I think the Kydex stuff might vary a lot from model to model. My pseudo-yaqui paddle works great with my Defender; the scab works too, but only in one hip spot; my XD/SC, eh, I prefer the leather scabbard, but it's a dense little gun, wiggles uncomfortably, better weight with the paddle; Sig 229, nothing is comfortable with it --- yet. Suggestions appreciated!

BTW --- I haven't been getting any scratches, even on stainless. I'd rather rinse the kydex than the de santis ... :D
 
if you're in the market for new gunleather check out steve schafer's work at
www.raftersgunleather.com exotic leathers, quality workmanship, and fairly priced. i own 3 of his holsters in shark, for the usp, p2000 and m9, and love them. been wearing one of them daily for five years without a hiccup of any kind, even while running. far better than galco, kramer, or desantis....on par with mitch rosen. check it out.
 
I have several fobus paddle holsters, and for the most part I'm happy with them. They're cheap, very easy on/off, and do a reasonable job of holding the gun. I own one for most of my handguns.

For smaller guns, they work well for concealed carry. For larger guns, I use them at the range.

I do agree with possum on the roto. The screws loosen, the holster twists, and the roto sticks the gun too far away fron the body for concealled carry. I own one roto and will not purchase another.

Over all, I thing they're a good "bang" for the buck.
 
I think a lot of this has to do with your body shape. How much hip have you got, how "wide" are you, how do you wear your belt, etc..

Which is why there are so many "junk" drawers filled with holsters. Hey --- they don't let you test-drive jockey shorts, do they? :D
 
My own experience with Fobus Paddle Holsters for a period of maybe 10 years has been very good. They ride low enough so that the butt of the gun does not torque away from the body, and snap in and out with security.
I have not had any problem with it coming off, but find it is difficult to get it off. I think if one wears a good belt and puts it on correctly that will not be a problem.

I know there are those that talk about it being ripped off by another person. That is garbage, and only possible if one just stands and lets him do it. I have had folks try to rip mine off to no avail. If someone tried, I would not just stand like a dummy.
The real key is that if one is wearing it concealed, how does a BG even know it is there??

I have some of the best leather holsters made, and like them better. However, I have used the Fobus for thousands of presentations without problems. I sometimes wear concealed one with my 642 because it is convenient.
I like it better than the Galco leather paddle I have, and better than the Uncle Mikes. Both brands ride too high.
FWIW.

Jerry
 
I've got a Fobus for my Makarov, and I like it. The gun "snicks" in an out with no problems. I don't guess it's perfect, but it works well enough for me. I certainly never had it come off the belt when I drew it.

I've also got an XD holster that I suspect was made by Fobus. It's the same type deal, and is marked "Made in Israel" anyway. I don't like it as well for the bigger heavier gun. (XD-9 duty)
 
Since you are considering holsters other than Fobus, I like Comp-Tac better than any other paddle holster I have used. I have several, and the service is great.

Best,
Jerry
 
Fobus makes a great entry level holster. Use it until you find something you like better. I own several. I spray the interior of the holster with silicone. It helps a lot when drawing the weapon. I carry the fobus in the four o'clock position. It helps to conceal the rig better.
 
I do not really consider a Fobus as a concealed carry holster. They ride too far outboard of the hip.

During my buying and selling (The Never-Ending Search For The Perfect CCW Pistol/Revolver, Ongoing...) I have inherited several Fobus kydex holsters...off the top of my head, I remember one each for S&W j-frame, Glock and 1911.

Each has been tried and sold with said pistol...

Concept, great. Execution; ummm....ahhh...back to the drawing board.

JMHO, but there is a reason that Milt Sparks has a 16-week backlog.
 
I have a Fobus paddle holster for every model of handgun I own. However I only use it at the range, as it is easy to put on and take off. These holsters have only two things going for them: they are cheap, and they are readily available everywhere for any common handgun.

I am in full agreement with those who say it is useless for concealed carry. It rattles, it causes conspicuous bulges under clothes, and it slides around. Also I do not have much faith in those three rivets to keep the paddle attached under any sort of strain.

A properly made leather holster will have good retention without a thumb break. You asked about Galco; they don't make anything particularly fancy or cutting edge, but the stuff they do make is solidly functional. You will not be ashamed of owning one of their leather belt holsters. There are lots of good custom and semi-custom holster makers out there, so you really shouldn't have to settle. I particularly like Ken Null. His workmanship is fantastic, and while there are certainly others who are just as good, Ken's turnaround is typically under a week -- not six months like Lou Alessi.

In kydex or other plastics, Comp-Tac is hard to beat. I have a CTAC holster for every handgun I own, and these are what I actually use on a daily basis. These holsters are trustworthy, sturdy, stable, and comfortable. Comp-Tac also makes a really good paddle holster that keeps the sidearm quite close to the body.

Yes, plastic holsters will ugly up the finish on your handgun. So what? Leave your safe queens in the safe.
 
Carried my G22 in a Fobus

for about a year with no problem. With a proper belt it snugged close to my side, and retention was fine. Drwaing is not a problem as long as you keep in mind that it was designed for a firm jerk at a particular angle; that's why it's hard to snatch off the wearer.

I use Tucker IWBs now because I like to be able to tuck in warm weather.
 
If you are looking for a kydex holster I would recommend checking out Michael's of Oregon (Uncle Mike's). Once I used one of their holsters, I have not touched my Fobus since.
 
Interesting video

But if someone is using a $25 Fobus paddle as a duty holster, they shouldn't be allowed to carry a gun anyway.
 
But if someone is using a $25 Fobus paddle as a duty holster, they shouldn't be allowed to carry a gun anyway.

Most definetly not as a duty rig but I was referring more to working holster as used for street carry for concealment types.
Even the belt loop Fobus is pretty fragile, as are most plastic holsters.
In my limited experience, I would not use thermoplastic except maybe as IWB, if weapon retention were a concern.
On behalf of plastic though, they typically allow for fast draw, are inexpensive and pretty impervious to the elements, sweat, etc.
 
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