I purchased a fobus roto holster for my m&p 40c, yet to receive it. I was just curious what you guys think of Fobus and there products?

I have one for a P64 same size as PPK rides high on the hip, holds firearm tight, made of plastic and angle is adjustable. Firearm pulls out nice as it's suppose to.I also have one for a Ruger MK1 same as the other except it fit tight into the holster have to shim it slightly as it is to tight to get out. The tightness is around the triger guard so a shim should work, when I say tight it takes two hands to pull it out, as this isn't a carry gun it doesn't bother me much.

I got a Fobus paddle holster for my snubby. Personally, I didn't like it but then I make custom leather holsters so I'm biased. I gave it to one of my clients when he bought one of my custom snubby holsters.

Hated Fobus. Gun printed terribly. Couldn't keep the gun close to my body.

I wasn't planning on carrying with this holster but good to know one I get my CC ill get an IWB to carry.

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I have used Fobus Paddle and Belt holsters with negative problems.
I prefer the "Belt" models as it holds closer to the body. I made it a habit to occassionly wet a finger tip with gun oil and lightly lub the inside of the holster.

Over the years, I have used several paddle fobus holsters from time to time if I don't wear an IWB holster. They are cheap yes, but for my purposes, they work. I have never used their belt or IWB holsters. As long as I dress appropriately, they are not noticeable to the untrained eye. I also use the Fobus paddle mag carriers which I actually prefer over the more expensive brands.

I have a Fobus paddle holster for my 1911 and use it when open carrying in the woods or hunting and am not worried about printing or anything. I like that it is easy to take the holster on and off (though stays in place when I want it to) and the retention is excellent, I never worry that it will fall out. They decent holsters for the price and serve a purpose, but as mentioned probably isn't the best CC holster.

I tried a Fobus paddle holster for a J-frame in an LGS (with the owner's permission and the gun unloaded, of course.) My belt and waistband were tight. I drew gun and holster four times. That damn thing really gripped, and didn't have a tension adjustment. I passed on it.

I eventually bought an Uncle Mike's Kydex OWB holster which I almost never use as I pocket-carry the J-frame; but it holds the piece securely yet is easy to draw from.

My main objection to Kydex is that it's noisy to draw or re-holster, but if I ever have to draw my EDC that's unlikely to be an issue.

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I have a couple of the paddle models and like them a lot. They're especially handy for tactical type range exercises.

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I have a Fobus for every handgun I own that they make a model for. A couple of them have over a decade of hard use behind them. Lots of folks down on them, but I've had nothign but good luck with Fobus.

The plastic that fobus uses is quite soft. We did a test at work testing retention of this holster, and the specific test we did was a "tear-away".

This involves a holstered (blue training gun) weapon on the strong side. The bad guy places both hands on the gun (grip and the back of the slide area) and tries to tear it away from the gun owner.

The result was the gun tears away at the seam where the two halves of the holster come together. I realize that this is a price-point holster, but I do not recommend it for serious carry.

Maybe a Blackhawk Serpa, or better yet, a leather pancake holster if you are going outside the waistband. I'm not trying to throw jabs at Fobus or their products, I'm just trying to relay some real world, first hand experience. YMMV. Stay safe.

I just got it today for the purposes of using it while at the range will be perfect, it prints horribly with anything besides a baggy jacket. Might need to loosen the retention screw a bit as well. So far I like it, when I carry I intend on using an IWB.

Well. Their main advantage (other than cheap ) is that they list a huge number of fitments. However take that with a grain of salt. On some models that list a large number of fits, they are overly optimistic about what acceptably fits. Sometimes it will be so tight it will take three hands to insert or remove. I've even seen listed fits that would not fit at all. Conversely , I've seen others so loose that the gun just rattled around. The holsters that are designed for a single specific gun fit much better. My fobus for KelTec P11 fits perfectly , and rides perfectly. The one for Ruger P90 fits ok.

My #2 shooting/ hunting partner like the ride of his pqrticular daily carry gun in a Fobus. After about a year of use they spontaniously fall apart. He shrugs and buys another , but in the last half of their life span either a snatch , or just serious bumping into somthing would easily break it .

The Roto- feature adds quite a bit of protrusion. I would recomend on the standard design ( if you used Fobus).
The ride and concealablity varies greatly from individual holster to holster.

My bottom line = For only a cpl $ more , the Uncle Mikes injection paddle is far superior in all respects, and if they make one for you application , they should be your default choice for inexpensive holster.

Fobus holsters are good at retention, if you can carry them comfortably. I have an ankle holster that i have worn for years. I carry a 640-1 (hammerless J-frame .357 mag) in a FOBUS ankle holster and sometimes forget it's there. But I know even at my ankle , running or walking, it is never coming out unless i take it out.

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My 915 rides happy under a sweatshirt or spring jacket at this point in a Fobus. I like these holsters.

Get yourself a GOOD LEATHER RIG (holster and belt), treat yourself.

Looks Good, Smells Good, The Rig is just as IMPORTANT

as the FIREARM, they work and excel together.

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I have the Forbus roto-paddle and it's okay for range/camp use but not particularly "discreet" for concealed carry.

As noted by others, deep concealment is hard with the Fobus line. I've used their belt holsters quite a bit for carry while doing farm work and never had a problem. The Uncle Mike I tried had issues with vibration from equipment loosening screws despite the use of Loc-Tite.

The belt hoslters are good range, casual carry or for having a piece handy holsters. The holsters for the J frames need a little file work to reduce the retention.

Bought a Fobus for my M&P 40c. Printed really bad so I don't use it for everyday carry, but I really like it for tactical range drills. It sits high on my hip and I like the "snappy" retention.

I had the roto hoster.....junk! I realize my sample size is only one but....it was too bulky and protruded to much for CC (not a quality problem) and the other poster was right about the soft plastic. My roto mechanism broke on the first day. I was just walking my dog not bouncing of walls or adjusting it in my car. When it broke the gun swung upside down. Good thing it still had retention otherwise the gun would have fallen out

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For concealed carry, the belt holsters or are the paddle models, which is better?

I personally don't have much use for them. I've never seen one break, but they are what they are - an inexpensive holster. I also prefer custom gun leather because it has been well designed, fits the gun, and will likely last many years. One of the things I saw with Fobus was that a number of shooters that used to use them for qualifications felt that they did not need to wear a belt if they had a paddle holster. The end result was that they presented the holster with the gun, unless they applied a two hand draw stroke - one to grasp the gun, and the other to hold down the holster. In fairness, that could happen to anyone. Want a basic synthetic holster? Look at Comptac or Blade Tech. Their entry level rigs cost twice as much as Fobus, but they're worth the money.

I have never seen Fobus as a CCW holster but a range holster. I have one for my SW9VE. I have drawn from this holster thousands of times at the range and in dry firing dreals. The only negative thing ive heard out of the paddle holster is that the retention is to tight, ive never had that problem and like my little fobus holster. its simple and it works, but like i said i use it for range use only.

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