Anyone use a Fobus holster? - The Firearms Forum

deinonychus75 · 06-07-2007, 02:27 AM

Just picked up a Taurus PT145 the other day and thinking about an ankle rig for it. I'm interested in the Fobus SP11BA and wondering if anyone here has any experience with these "passive retention" molded-to-fit holsters. Good? Bad? Indifferent? Also considering something like a DeSantis Apache.

deinonychus75 · 06-07-2007, 02:32 AM

Oops. Just saw this post about Fobus holsters. Doesn't sound good at all if all of their holsters share the same fault! http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=35366

southernshooter · 06-07-2007, 06:06 AM

I have been carrying in a Fobus holster for over a year now. I have one of the Roto models for my Glock and a Basic model for my XD

pickenup · 06-07-2007, 11:15 PM

I have a Fobus for my P-220. Almost daily use. No problem. It is NOT a paddle type. Don't have any experience with an ankle holster. My other holsters are all Blade-Tech.

Pistolenschutze · 06-08-2007, 12:05 PM

I've used a Fobus a few times (I own two of them) but frankly, I simply don't like them, either the paddle type or the belt type. I agree, they work OK, but to me they just don't feel right somehow. They are an inexpensive but effective way to go, however, if that is a factor. Personally, I will buy only high-quality, well-crafted horsehide holsters for any pistol or revolver I intend to carry concealed. My favorite is the MSP built by Kramer. They're not cheap by any means (around $150 for the horsehide version), but well worth the cost.

deinonychus75 · 06-10-2007, 09:31 PM

Thanks. I ended up with a Uncle Mikes 7016-0 for now. It can be used either OWB or it also has a removable belt clip for use as an IWB holster. It doesn't work out too bad if I tuck it inside the waist band around my back side and wear a loose fitting longer shirt to conceal. It also has an integral magazine pouch on the forward edge of the holster allowing me to carry an extra 10-round clip of .45 ACP.

06-07-2007, 02:27 AM	#1
deinonychus75 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 72	Anyone use a Fobus holster? Just picked up a Taurus PT145 the other day and thinking about an ankle rig for it. I'm interested in the Fobus SP11BA and wondering if anyone here has any experience with these "passive retention" molded-to-fit holsters. Good? Bad? Indifferent? Also considering something like a DeSantis Apache. __________________ Peaceable, not passive. -->

06-07-2007, 02:32 AM	#2
deinonychus75 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 72	Re: Anyone use a Fobus holster? Oops. Just saw this post about Fobus holsters. Doesn't sound good at all if all of their holsters share the same fault! http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=35366 __________________ Peaceable, not passive.

06-07-2007, 06:06 AM	#3
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Anyone use a Fobus holster? I have been carrying in a Fobus holster for over a year now. I have one of the Roto models for my Glock and a Basic model for my XD __________________ Only you can see this

06-07-2007, 11:15 PM	#4
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: Anyone use a Fobus holster? I have a Fobus for my P-220. Almost daily use. No problem. It is NOT a paddle type. Don't have any experience with an ankle holster. My other holsters are all Blade-Tech. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

06-08-2007, 12:05 PM	#5
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Anyone use a Fobus holster? I've used a Fobus a few times (I own two of them) but frankly, I simply don't like them, either the paddle type or the belt type. I agree, they work OK, but to me they just don't feel right somehow. They are an inexpensive but effective way to go, however, if that is a factor. Personally, I will buy only high-quality, well-crafted horsehide holsters for any pistol or revolver I intend to carry concealed. My favorite is the MSP built by Kramer. They're not cheap by any means (around $150 for the horsehide version), but well worth the cost. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

06-10-2007, 09:31 PM	#6
deinonychus75 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 72	Re: Anyone use a Fobus holster? Thanks. I ended up with a Uncle Mikes 7016-0 for now. It can be used either OWB or it also has a removable belt clip for use as an IWB holster. It doesn't work out too bad if I tuck it inside the waist band around my back side and wear a loose fitting longer shirt to conceal. It also has an integral magazine pouch on the forward edge of the holster allowing me to carry an extra 10-round clip of .45 ACP. __________________ Peaceable, not passive.