fobus holsters - The Firearms Forum

oscarmayer · 12-10-2010, 10:01 AM

since i now own a plastic gun ( glock ) i was wondering what is the general opinion of the fobus holster ? experiences good or bad ? thinking about a owb type holster just to use at the range..

Helix_FR · 12-10-2010, 10:15 AM

I had one for my little walther p22. the retention on it was great but almost to strong. If you didn't draw precisely upwards your were pulling your pants up to the singing soprano zone. It was comfortable but needed extensive break-in.

gdmoody · 12-10-2010, 11:12 AM

I like the Fobus holsters. I have them for my 1911, Glock, and Sig, and they do take a little getting used to. The retention is sometimes very hard but the ones I have have a screw that can be adjusted for how heavy the retention is.

gunguy25 · 12-10-2010, 01:19 PM

I tried one for my Ruger p89 at a local gun show for me the retention was so strong it took me a little while to get it lose. So I didnt get it but thats just for me I know other people that love them for me it was an Uncle Mikes holster it fits great and you can adjust the retention on it which i like.

Bobitis · 12-10-2010, 01:28 PM

I bought one for a Ruger MKIII and sent it right back.
Love the Uncle Mikes.

pickenup · 12-11-2010, 01:21 AM

Have been using one for a SIG for years.
Like it a LOT.

So I got one for an HK and dislike it, a LOT.
HK would not fit all the way in, unless you almost stood on it.
Of course, then you COULD NOT get it out, to save your life.....

And yes, the tension screw was ALL the way out.
I filed on it until the HK would fit into the holster without too much effort, then holding it freehand, using your thumb, you could remove the firearm "fairly" easily. But when I put it on my belt, my son could "almost" lift me up trying to draw it.

So, my opinion on their holsters, is 6 of this, and a half dozen of that.

johnlives4christ · 12-11-2010, 03:08 AM

i have one for my smith j frame. no complaints. a friend has a new one for a glock and the dang thing pulls your britches up to your arm pits when you're trying to remove the gun

gunplumber · 12-11-2010, 06:33 AM

I personally wouldn't give 50 bucks for a dumptruck load of any type plastic holster.

12-10-2010, 10:01 AM	#1
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	fobus holsters since i now own a plastic gun ( glock ) i was wondering what is the general opinion of the fobus holster ? experiences good or bad ? thinking about a owb type holster just to use at the range.. -->

12-10-2010, 10:15 AM	#2
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,627	Re: fobus holsters I had one for my little walther p22. the retention on it was great but almost to strong. If you didn't draw precisely upwards your were pulling your pants up to the singing soprano zone. It was comfortable but needed extensive break-in. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

12-10-2010, 11:12 AM	#3
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,358	Re: fobus holsters I like the Fobus holsters. I have them for my 1911, Glock, and Sig, and they do take a little getting used to. The retention is sometimes very hard but the ones I have have a screw that can be adjusted for how heavy the retention is. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant) Last edited by gdmoody; 12-11-2010 at 12:21 AM.. Reason: Spelling

12-10-2010, 01:19 PM	#4
gunguy25 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN Contributor Posts: 883	Re: fobus holsters I tried one for my Ruger p89 at a local gun show for me the retention was so strong it took me a little while to get it lose. So I didnt get it but thats just for me I know other people that love them for me it was an Uncle Mikes holster it fits great and you can adjust the retention on it which i like.

12-10-2010, 01:28 PM	#5
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: fobus holsters I bought one for a Ruger MKIII and sent it right back. Love the Uncle Mikes. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

12-11-2010, 01:21 AM	#6
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,838	Re: fobus holsters Have been using one for a SIG for years. Like it a LOT. So I got one for an HK and dislike it, a LOT. HK would not fit all the way in, unless you almost stood on it. Of course, then you COULD NOT get it out, to save your life..... And yes, the tension screw was ALL the way out. I filed on it until the HK would fit into the holster without too much effort, then holding it freehand, using your thumb, you could remove the firearm "fairly" easily. But when I put it on my belt, my son could "almost" lift me up trying to draw it. So, my opinion on their holsters, is 6 of this, and a half dozen of that. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

12-11-2010, 03:08 AM	#7
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: fobus holsters i have one for my smith j frame. no complaints. a friend has a new one for a glock and the dang thing pulls your britches up to your arm pits when you're trying to remove the gun

12-11-2010, 06:33 AM	#8
gunplumber V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 370	Re: fobus holsters I personally wouldn't give 50 bucks for a dumptruck load of any type plastic holster.