What is your opinion of the fobus holster for a glock 19?
By Holster Guy ~ March 23rd, 2009. Filed under: Uncategorized.
Jamie A asked:
I am trying to find an inexpensive, easy on/off holster for my glock 19. I was looking at the fobus line (paddle) for their inexpensive price tag, but have not have much experience with them. I really like a smooth draw without the tightness and binding you can sometimes get with holsters. Any feedback on what kind of holster works best for some of you, would be great. Keep in mind, I am a thin person, and pancake type holsters have not worked out well for me because the holster curves too much and put friction on my draw. Also, I prefer an easy on off holster (like a paddle). I am also looking for an inside the waistband holster secure enough to hold a glock, and with the trigger protection glock users need. whew! sorry for the mouth full! but thanks for your advice!
I am trying to find an inexpensive, easy on/off holster for my glock 19. I was looking at the fobus line (paddle) for their inexpensive price tag, but have not have much experience with them. I really like a smooth draw without the tightness and binding you can sometimes get with holsters. Any feedback on what kind of holster works best for some of you, would be great. Keep in mind, I am a thin person, and pancake type holsters have not worked out well for me because the holster curves too much and put friction on my draw. Also, I prefer an easy on off holster (like a paddle). I am also looking for an inside the waistband holster secure enough to hold a glock, and with the trigger protection glock users need. whew! sorry for the mouth full! but thanks for your advice!
March 24th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I love Fobus holsters for easy to use quick in quick out for any of my handguns. Now I also must share BlackHawk CQC holsters with Serpa Lock. These are awesome. Kinda hard to explain here but the level two security does not use tension as its main secuity of the firearm. Go to website below. They are about 50 bucks or so but worth every penny.
March 27th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
When I’m not carrying my sidearms in a shoulder harness, I use the Blackhawk Serpa holsters, I have used Fobus in the past and I have no real problems with them, I simply prefer the Serpa. I also have a SafariLand thigh rig I use for cqb training, but mostly I just use either the Serpa, or my shoulder harness’s.
March 30th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
the fobus brand is just what you asked about, inexpensive, reliable and I really like them. I’ve used all kinds of holsters over the years, one of the best features for the glock pistol, is the fobus has no restraining strap. I mention this, because I saw an undercover officer chasing a bad guy, the officer had drawn his glock 19 from a hip holster that had a thumb break type retaining strap. As the officer chased the guy over a fence, the officer tried to holster his glock while running, somehow, the strap got inside the trigger guard, released the “safe action” glock trigger, fired the weapon and shot the officer in the ****. If you find your fobus holster is a little sticky or drags when you draw, simply buy a spray can of silicone spray ( I use the stuff I buy at the dive shop for my dive equipment) and spray it into the holster lightly. It reall slicks it up nicely.
Hope this helps
March 31st, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Fobus makes fine holsters….
April 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Fobus is a piece of CRAP period. Get a Comp tac or a blade tech holster. Expect to pay under a hundred for a descent holster. A holster is a piece of life saving equipment don’t scripm on something like that.
April 4th, 2009 at 3:56 am
I have carried in a Fobus for a couple years, And they function and work great, However they will wear you gun’s finish down to the bare metal
April 5th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
go with the Blackhawk SERPA holster, you can find them with an interchangeable belt loop/paddle. great holster.