I've read only positive things about Remora holsters, but I'd love to hear feedback from users on this forum.
Questions:
Sweat Shield or no SS?
Reinforced top or no RFT?
Regular or lower cut?

I have an M&P 9mm compact.

Thanks!

All of that is going to depend on what you want and need. I like a Remora with sweat shield on some of my guns, both to protect a delicate blue gun and also to protect me from pokes with the hammer. Neither would cause me to want a sweat shield on the M&P Compact you reference.

I've got a couple with reinforced tops and several without. The ones without are thinner. I like my revolver holsters to have RFT to minimize the potential of the cylinder twisting against the bolt when I'm engaged in vigorous activity. I don't care one way or the other about the ability to reholster. Personally, I'd opt for the no RFT if it were my M&P Compact at issue.

I don't have any of the lower cut Remoras (which is interesting, as I've got over a dozen of them for different guns). Don't know if you'd like it or not; standard has always suited me dandy.

Tell Alan and Jacqui that Erich says "Hi!" when you order; they're great folks. Oh, and welcome to the forum!

The folks at Remora say the lower cut benefits larger hands and larger guns, but it seems like a lower cut would increase the ability to draw.
Do your guns ever fall out of the holsters? I imagine you're not standing on your head (!), but still....no problems?

I wish I would have gotten the lower cut for my full size M&P. I did get the reinforced top and like that.

My guns have never fallen out of my Remoras, mountain biking, doing yardwork, lying around. They're cinched in with the belt.

I have the sweat shield, but not the reinforced top. If I had to do it again I would probably get the reinforced top because its a little hard to reach around and reholster. However, if this is for cc then there really should not be much reason to remove and reholster unless you would are going into a posted business. For the range I will just use something else. Its a good product and inexpensive.

I ordered one directly from Alan. He said to go with the soft top ART, so I'll give it a try. If I like it, I'll get another one with a sweat shield for hot hikes here in the summer.

Right on.

I got my new Remora 6ART today. It fits the gun well and it stays put. I didn't get the free mag holder as promised by Alan, but the holster is great! I might order an extra one with the sweat shield to use during our muggy summers.

Well after reading all the reviews and watching some youtube videos I ordered two Remora's. One for my newly aquired M&Pc and my Kahr CM9. Excited to give them a try.

Every time I try a different holster I always seem to come back to Remora. I recommend them 1000%. I own a Remora for every gun I've owned. Alan is good people.

I'm up to 4 Remora holsters. Only 1 has a RT, and I really don't like it as much as the others.

I have one with RT and one without. I really like them both but frankly I prefer the without. It is not that difficult to reholster.

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Nearly Normal Mike, NRA Lifer

Agreed. I have the ones without the reinforced top and it isn't hard to reholster at all.

I've been wearing my new Remora for only a week and I can't believe the comfort from a iwb style holster. Standard Remora, no options, my M&P9 slide is fully covered with only the grip exposed up through the tail. Stays put, easy in-easy out. Going to order more for the rest of my pistols!

I have two Remora holsters. One for my LCP and one for my 3913. The LCP holster is plain Jane, but the 3913 has the full sweat shield. I figured a bigger gun would probably cause more sweating and the decocker would be pressing into my side otherwise. I am happy with both. I agree, Alan is good people providing good service at reasonable prices. Very quick too.

I received my two magazine holders from Alan today---they are NICE! They stay put. Thanks Remora!! Great product, great customer service, and fast shipping.

I ordered one for my M&P9c and my Kahr CM9. I love them. So comfortable and I love the flexibility with carry positions. They stay put. Period. I've only been carrying the M&P since I got it but the Kahr holster is very nice and has a place for a spare mag.

I continue to be amazed how little they move without clips, and the versatility of pocket carry is just an added bonus for the smaller ones.

Anybody know what model will fit the new M&P Shield?

I had the RFT with the regular cut no sweat shield for my M&P9c. Worked like a charm. I sold that gun but I still use a Remora daily for my CM9.

Jacqui or Alan at Remora would.

Reason I asked is because it's been several days with no response since I emailed the question to Remora.

I would imagine they are pretty slammed from the Shield rollout, thus the slow email response. I did email them with this exact question on Monday and received a reply that same day. Jacqui suggested the #4 would be the right size for the Shield. She also mentioned it was the "question of the day!" Double checking the fitment chart, I noticed the similar sized CS9 is speced for a #4 as well. Noted also that a #6 is suggested for a 3913TSW.

HTH.

That's funny because the other day I called and the woman said the correct size for the Shield was #4A. What is the difference?

Actually, that is what I was told too, but I was also asking about magazine carriers in the same email and I didn't want to confuse anyone here regarding something they might not be interested in. I was surmising that the "A" portion mentioned integrated a mag pouch in to the same holster, which is not something I would want or recommend to others. Her exact response was:

"You need the # 4A (A for added accessories)"

Googling their web site, I also see the reference to a Remora Series 4A "RFT" Holster (Pocket/IWB). I'm not clear if the "A" in this case is not the Artemis option (a.k.a. ART option) which has more material trimmed off around the grip area, and not the "A" for added accessories) which Jaqui referenced, and which no extra mag pouch is visible on the site photos for this model.

From a cached page: Remora Series 4A "RFT" Holster

Clear as mud.

Well I ordered the 4A for my Shield and I hope it fits! Hopefully they will update their website ASAP to include the Shield. I'm sure they are getting tons of calls about this very question.

I'll probably just call for clarification and place my order at the same time. I'll post an update once I get a chance to do that.

I ordered one for my shield. Alan said to order the #4 with the added laser/ light option due to the size of the trigger guard on the shield.

#4 is what my RAMI and PPS take - makes sense.

And just an FYI to those asking about the M&P Shield size - if what they send you doesn't work, just call them and they'll make it right.

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G21C,Shield.40,LCP

Don't want to be the fly in the ointment but I have a 4ART I use for my CS9 and it does not work for my Shield due to larger trigger guard on the Shield. Can't get enough of the Shield in the holster and have about 3/4 inch excess holster length when it is crammed in as far as it will go. I too have been wondering if Remora has a holster that works because I really like their products but had not called them yet to inquire.

I carry my M&P 9c in a #6. It also fits my 6906 and my Kahr PM9-however it sits deep and somewhat loose. But that is okay with me. I also have one for my Ruger LCR. Neither have come loose or shifted while wearing them. Great holster.

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handlebar-proud to be American

A couple of posts before yours apparently has the answer:
So that option should be chosen from the order form. Or just call them to order.

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G21C,Shield.40,LCP

My Shield fits perfectly in my #4ART.

I have two Remora Holsters and getting ready to order number three. One is for my Walther PPK/s and is a 7 ART. The other is a 12C/SS for my McCormick Commander. Both are great and stays in place. Since this is my first Summer with them I am hoping they are as comfortable then as they are now. My third Remora will be a #6 for my Walther P5.

I too have had trouble getting a quick response from Alan or Jacqui. I think they do most of their holster work Monday through Thursday.

Vv

I spoke with Jacqui today and they're just really swamped. They've expanded, and they've had some website issues to deal with. Remora has excellent customer service. Call or email and they'll get back to you.

I have one for my LC9 and my Shield fits it just fine. It has the sweat shield and reinforced top. Carries very well, too...

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Gary

I heard from Alan today. It took two days, but he got back with me.

As stated above, they're swamped. They are swamped because they have a great product, IMO.

Vv

I have tried tons of IWB's and the Remora is the only holster that works for me. I have two; one each for a J and K frame. They are the only holster that has ever worked out for me.

Well, you all know how I feel about them: I've got a dozen of them and I very much wish they'd been available 25 years ago when I started carrying. Great product, great service.

OK I too would like one for my Shield. Frankly I am skeptical, though I realize they sell a bunch, I watched videos , looked at the site. I guess I just get it out of my head, that thing just flying out of the waist band , gun and all, when you make some kind of fast or odd movement ? Or it just going down your pant leg, either way making for a bad day !

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Wayne

I'm almost convinced, though confused by which to order. There have been some conflicting posts.

The only minor drawback I see is needing to remove and re-install when delivering a load of logs. Granted its only once or twice a day, but still something I don't have to worry a out with a clip.

Also, what is the consensus on reinf. top vs non-reinf. ?

For which gun are you wanting to get one?
I don't see how a clip holster would be something you don't have to worry about in that scenario and would have to worry about with a Remora. If you need to remove it, it is quicker and easier than a clip holster to remove and to put back in.
Me, personally, I like the reinforced top (RFT) better because it helps when re-holstering. But the non-reinforced top sits a little (and only a little, really) thinner at the top. I also like the ART version (so ART RFT) as it exposes more of the handle of the gun which makes it quite easy to get a grip on it when pulling it out. That's not to say that the non-ART is bad, because it isn't. But the slight difference in cut works better for me.

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G21C,Shield.40,LCP

Hi Wayne,

I've been using Remoras for a few years now, and I've worn them while doing vigorous chores (chopping wood, digging out stumps), hiking up mountains (scrambling over boulders), mountain biking, etc. The combination of friction between the holster's sticky covering (which also sweat-proofs it - a big issue with me) and the pressure from your belt or waistband keeps it in place, and the holster does a fine job of keeping the gun in the holster.

My experience has been that the holster stays put, provided that you have a belt on or properly fitting pants to provide the necessary friction. (I've done summersaults, cartwheels and handstands to demonstrate this to friends.) A caveat to this is that the fitment of the rig in your waistband (which is to say the size of the holster and the gun, the amount of "rise" in your trousers and where you wear your holster) can make a difference in terms of holster movement: for example, my Ruger P90 is pretty big, and if I wear it appendix and take a giant step up with my strong side leg (scrambling up one of those boulders), my leg is going to knock the bottom of the muzzle and the holster is going to shift in my waistband. It's not going to come out and the gun is not going to come out of the holster, but you whack an object with a bigger object, the little one is going to move.

This just means that you have to think about it a little bit. My 3 3/4" Ruger New Vaquero rides great A-IWB in a Remora (let alone my Walther PPS or CZ RAMI or Chiappa Rhino), regardless of what I'm doing (I could be kickboxing and that thing would stay put), but the 4 1/4" P90 wants to shift if I make violent vertical moves with my thigh. Your build and trouser rise is likely to be different from mine so I can't speak to any given gun for you, but if the gun fits comfortably in your waistband without interference from your leg, the Remora will hold it there securely.

For Heaven's sake, they're $30 or something like that: just try one!

Thanks for the Post. i was looking for a new IWB holster for my M&P9 FS and wasn't sure if the Ramora would work for me (I'm 5'4") and my full size pistol. I'm going to contact them tomorrow and see what they recomend for size, shape, RFT ect.
After all they are "only thirty bucks"

Good deal - went scrambling up Bear Canyon today with my Ruger New Vaquero 3 3/4" .45 ACP in my Remora. Clambering over boulders and such - not problem at all. Stayed right where I'd put it.

Up Bear Canyon this afternoon:


New Vaquero, Remora and "speed loader" - good to have a gun made for a lefty!

What size/model?

And the size and options are?

I just got couple remora holsters, fs m&p 9, and beretta 9000, got them art. I was surprised how sticky these things are its crazy. They will be nice addition as another carry option.