Bob Mika is pretty cool....
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Lost Lake,
Either Bob got swamped or your order fell behind the desk.
Go ahead and give him a call. All the hype is true about him.
TACC1
Either Bob got swamped or your order fell behind the desk.
Go ahead and give him a call. All the hype is true about him.
TACC1
shooter1911
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Excellent experience doing business with Bob. You won't hear me say that about many folks these days.
I wrote to Bob and reminded him I ordered a holster in January. At that time I reported here in a different thread that he did not want payment up front, maybe I was wrong or heard him wrong, but I thought he said he'd send my holster out and I could drop a check in the mail after I got it. I know that sounds crazy, but I swear that's what I heard.
So I asked if I could get a total cost so I could send a check now, or if I need to reorder or if maybe my order was lost. I didn't want to duplicate an order and really screw things up.
Bob replied by email the next day and said he found my order and was just a bit behind. He didn't give me a total cost or anything.
So I am waiting again, and hope I see a holster within a month or so.
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Still no Mika holster.
Ordered it in January, reminded Bob I ordered one more than 2 weeks ago.
All I wanted was an IWB for my M&P 9.
I guess I'll email him again and see if he will send me one or not.
You guys have better luck than I do.....
Still no Mika holster.
Ordered it in January, reminded Bob I ordered one more than 2 weeks ago.
All I wanted was an IWB for my M&P 9.
I guess I'll email him again and see if he will send me one or not.
You guys have better luck than I do.....
Follow Up again:
I wrote to Mika and he replied rather promptly giving me a tracking number. I am leaving for a week so I tried to run the number and it comes up unknown. He must not have validated it with the post office or something yet, but no worries, they can just hold the package at the post office until I return.
I'll let you guys know how things turn out.
I wrote to Mika and he replied rather promptly giving me a tracking number. I am leaving for a week so I tried to run the number and it comes up unknown. He must not have validated it with the post office or something yet, but no worries, they can just hold the package at the post office until I return.
I'll let you guys know how things turn out.
LOBO
Member
I received my holster this week for my Glock 26. It is the only holster out of roughly half a dozen I have tried in the past that actually stays in your pocket every time!! It's a keeper!!
I got my holster, it was in the mail when I returned from my trip.
It fits the compact 9 well, but I'd like to ask you guys that have one if when you put your gun in the holster does the slide come back a bit? I'll include some pictures. When I seat the gun firmly in the holster the slide racks back. This is only when I firmly seat the gun.
The stitching is off a bit also, which probably doesn't matter much, but at the top of the holster the stitching is set back from the edge about 1/4". The two pieces of fabric are separated right there on both sides of the holster. I think there may be some glue around the rest of the seam, but either the opening wasn't glued or the glue set up before the pieces were bonded because they are coming apart now. I may try some fabric cement on them as they shouldn't be apart.
Looking inside the holster I see a couple of threads that are loose. I'm hoping it's not the front site rubbing on them making them come apart. As I pull the gun from the holster the front sight drags a good bit on the inside of the holster.
Other than those minor details the design is great, the clip is super strong and the materials feel good. I haven't had time to wear it much yet, and just looking at it I would think the clip is a bit too high on the holster as it places the grip down under the belt by about 1/2" or so. I think the grip will try to rotate forward and out of the belt but like I said I haven't worn it much yet. Maybe you can compare the clip on my holster pictures to the holster you have.
I will wear it first, then if I find I would like some changes I will see if Mika can make me one just a little different. But I will definitely give it a chance first. He is the expert here!
Last issue: He never sent me an invoice. Did you guys get an invoice in the package or pay up front or what? Should I just send him the price listed on his website and add about $5 shipping or what? He did not respond when I asked for a final invoice amount. I hate to be the squeaky wheel, and I hope he doesn't ever read about my concerns I posted here because the overall quality of the holster looks fine, and I like the materials, and to tell the truth I want to order more and don't want to be labelled a 'bad egg'. This is my first Mika holster and I may want to tweak it a bit for my own preferences, but overall it looks like just what I want!
It fits the compact 9 well, but I'd like to ask you guys that have one if when you put your gun in the holster does the slide come back a bit? I'll include some pictures. When I seat the gun firmly in the holster the slide racks back. This is only when I firmly seat the gun.
The stitching is off a bit also, which probably doesn't matter much, but at the top of the holster the stitching is set back from the edge about 1/4". The two pieces of fabric are separated right there on both sides of the holster. I think there may be some glue around the rest of the seam, but either the opening wasn't glued or the glue set up before the pieces were bonded because they are coming apart now. I may try some fabric cement on them as they shouldn't be apart.
Looking inside the holster I see a couple of threads that are loose. I'm hoping it's not the front site rubbing on them making them come apart. As I pull the gun from the holster the front sight drags a good bit on the inside of the holster.
Other than those minor details the design is great, the clip is super strong and the materials feel good. I haven't had time to wear it much yet, and just looking at it I would think the clip is a bit too high on the holster as it places the grip down under the belt by about 1/2" or so. I think the grip will try to rotate forward and out of the belt but like I said I haven't worn it much yet. Maybe you can compare the clip on my holster pictures to the holster you have.
I will wear it first, then if I find I would like some changes I will see if Mika can make me one just a little different. But I will definitely give it a chance first. He is the expert here!
Last issue: He never sent me an invoice. Did you guys get an invoice in the package or pay up front or what? Should I just send him the price listed on his website and add about $5 shipping or what? He did not respond when I asked for a final invoice amount. I hate to be the squeaky wheel, and I hope he doesn't ever read about my concerns I posted here because the overall quality of the holster looks fine, and I like the materials, and to tell the truth I want to order more and don't want to be labelled a 'bad egg'. This is my first Mika holster and I may want to tweak it a bit for my own preferences, but overall it looks like just what I want!
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Lost Lake...........
You're not a "bad egg" I'm sure. I DO NOT get the bad egg feeling from any of your posts.
Now here's my story. I studied up on Mika holsters & called Robert, I believe it was the day after x-mas 2011. I bet we talked for close to an hour. I love Robert & all he stands for. & ya know what......my order must have fallen behand the desk, cause, I've never received a holster. I was wanting a pocket holster for a Colt Lawman MKIII. (snub nose)
I told Robert that I wasn't crazy about the weight of the above Colt pertaining to concealed carry. Long story short, Robert told me about a Berretta 21A. (.22) and I purchased the 21A upon Roberts reccomendation. (said his wife had one I believe) I love my little mouse!!!!!!!!!!
Another little detail of my talk with Robert. At one point I asked Robert to give me his addy so I could send funds.(duh....addy was on Roberts web site (I'm sorta old too...lol) Robert said not to worry about sending funds at the time....that if I liked the holster to then make payment. I REALLY LIKE that kind of business MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope I'm somehow getting my point accross.
After posting this reply in the S&W forum, I'm going to write Robert a handwritten letter and order a pocket holster for my 21A.
I'll bet powerball winning ticket to a dollar that I receive a fine piece of craftmanship!!!!!!!!!
One more thing I just thought of before hitting the "post" button.
I don't know what happened to my original order and I really don't care. Things just happen sometimes. To me ( the first order ) is a non-issue.
Stay safe all & God Bless!!!!!!!!!!
john
You're not a "bad egg" I'm sure. I DO NOT get the bad egg feeling from any of your posts.
Now here's my story. I studied up on Mika holsters & called Robert, I believe it was the day after x-mas 2011. I bet we talked for close to an hour. I love Robert & all he stands for. & ya know what......my order must have fallen behand the desk, cause, I've never received a holster. I was wanting a pocket holster for a Colt Lawman MKIII. (snub nose)
I told Robert that I wasn't crazy about the weight of the above Colt pertaining to concealed carry. Long story short, Robert told me about a Berretta 21A. (.22) and I purchased the 21A upon Roberts reccomendation. (said his wife had one I believe) I love my little mouse!!!!!!!!!!
Another little detail of my talk with Robert. At one point I asked Robert to give me his addy so I could send funds.(duh....addy was on Roberts web site (I'm sorta old too...lol) Robert said not to worry about sending funds at the time....that if I liked the holster to then make payment. I REALLY LIKE that kind of business MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope I'm somehow getting my point accross.
After posting this reply in the S&W forum, I'm going to write Robert a handwritten letter and order a pocket holster for my 21A.
I'll bet powerball winning ticket to a dollar that I receive a fine piece of craftmanship!!!!!!!!!
One more thing I just thought of before hitting the "post" button.
I don't know what happened to my original order and I really don't care. Things just happen sometimes. To me ( the first order ) is a non-issue.
Stay safe all & God Bless!!!!!!!!!!
john
Okay, another update. Bob called. I wrote to him and mentioned the slide would rack a bit and he called immediately saying that wouldn't do! I also asked what glue to use and he said not to use any glue, he was making me a new holster and moving the stitching and expanding the end of the holster.
We had a bit of an argument going for a while, I want to pay him and let this holster break in and see how it is, he wants to make me a new one and see how I like it. I said forget the new one, make me one for my BG380 and I'll buy that one, so now he's making me two new holsters!
I don't think the slide racking is that big of a deal, maybe the material will stretch. I glued the seams with some Shoe Goo and they are great now. The holster is really comfortable, much more so than the Galco I have and paid much more for.
Bob is a perfectionist he said. I guess the bad part is he doesn't have my 9c so he can slide it in and out and see the sight rubbing the inside and maybe he didn't think about the edges opening after being worn a while. Or maybe this holster got away from him or he has some new help.
Bottom line for today: He seems like he wants to make things right, his materials and holster feels really nice, and he is easy to contact. I'm hoping the QC on the new holsters is a bit better and then I'll have a couple of dang nice holsters.
Then I'll go ahead and order more holsters! I have lots of guns...
We had a bit of an argument going for a while, I want to pay him and let this holster break in and see how it is, he wants to make me a new one and see how I like it. I said forget the new one, make me one for my BG380 and I'll buy that one, so now he's making me two new holsters!
I don't think the slide racking is that big of a deal, maybe the material will stretch. I glued the seams with some Shoe Goo and they are great now. The holster is really comfortable, much more so than the Galco I have and paid much more for.
Bob is a perfectionist he said. I guess the bad part is he doesn't have my 9c so he can slide it in and out and see the sight rubbing the inside and maybe he didn't think about the edges opening after being worn a while. Or maybe this holster got away from him or he has some new help.
Bottom line for today: He seems like he wants to make things right, his materials and holster feels really nice, and he is easy to contact. I'm hoping the QC on the new holsters is a bit better and then I'll have a couple of dang nice holsters.
Then I'll go ahead and order more holsters! I have lots of guns...
Just got off the phone with Robert.
Holster for 21A is on the way.
My call to Robert this morning got a recording. ( I left no message)
Within a few minutes my cell rings & it's Robert!!!!!!!!
We chat a while & Robert just seems to want to make me happy with my holster. What great service. Get the holster FIRST, then make payment.
Yeah...I think Bob Mika is cool!!!!!!
john
Holster for 21A is on the way.
My call to Robert this morning got a recording. ( I left no message)
Within a few minutes my cell rings & it's Robert!!!!!!!!
We chat a while & Robert just seems to want to make me happy with my holster. What great service. Get the holster FIRST, then make payment.
Yeah...I think Bob Mika is cool!!!!!!
john
, a man of his word and a true gentleman...
I don't know what is up, but you ordered a holster on 4/21 and you got it already? My post was on 4/16 where he said he would get my holster out as soon as he could.
Maybe the stars are out of alignment for me and Mika or something.... Maybe your holster is like a stock item or something like that?
I'm glad you got yours and are happy with it!!!
Maybe you could order me one???
Patience.
I've got to believe you'll be more than happy when this all plays out Lost Lake!!!!!!!!
Reading back thru the posts, I believe you wanted a IWB holster.
I would think that IWB holster takes WAY more time to make than a pocket holster for my lil bug. Perhaps that is a small part of the delay.
I assume the holsters you're getting are for CC. If so, I'd ( like yourself ) want them JUST right.
Again, in the end, I gotta believe you'll be pleased Lost Lake.
john
I've got to believe you'll be more than happy when this all plays out Lost Lake!!!!!!!!
Reading back thru the posts, I believe you wanted a IWB holster.
I would think that IWB holster takes WAY more time to make than a pocket holster for my lil bug. Perhaps that is a small part of the delay.
I assume the holsters you're getting are for CC. If so, I'd ( like yourself ) want them JUST right.
Again, in the end, I gotta believe you'll be pleased Lost Lake.
john
41RF
Member
Mika Holsters
He is a classy guy. His J-frame holsters are perfect; if they flattened out, the gun would show, but mine at least has never flattened out. Reholstering is easy and fast.
He is a classy guy. His J-frame holsters are perfect; if they flattened out, the gun would show, but mine at least has never flattened out. Reholstering is easy and fast.
rrockefe
Member
I got one for an LC9 and it fits perfectly. I agree with all the above kudos. I ordered and forgot to stipulate round or square and he promptly called me to confirm. Had a nice conversation even though it was later in the evening than I would have expected a call.
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