Holsters for M&P9 2.0 4.25": Safariland 7378 7TS, Alien Gear Cloak Mod or R&R Kydex?

TeleGuy53 · Feb 13, 2019

Holsters for M&P9 2.0 4.25": Safariland 7378 7TS, Alien Gear Cloak Mod or R&R Kydex?

I'm looking for an OWB holster for a new, incoming M&P9 2.0 4.25".

Having the option to wear the holster with the paddle or a belt is preferred, but not required.

Also, the primary purpose of the pistol will be home protection, with occasional CC needs when we're out and about, hiking and exploring the local area.

I like these three (3) holsters, priced highest to lowest:

Safariland 7378 7TS
Alien Gear Cloak Mod
R&R Kydex

I'd like your input on my choices, and for those with similar needs, feel free to chime in with the holster that you use.

Thanks, guys.

Konk · Feb 13, 2019

I like and use the Safariland 5378 GLS, retention is deactivated with the middle finger with a natural draw cycle.
Safariland GLS Concealment Paddle Holster | Tactical Gear Superstore | TacticalGear.com

You may want to check to see if this holster is available with the mini paddle that Safariland just came out with.

TeleGuy53 · Feb 13, 2019

Konk said:
I like and use the Safariland 5378 GLS, retention is deactivated with the middle finger with a natural draw cycle.
Safariland GLS Concealment Paddle Holster | Tactical Gear Superstore | TacticalGear.com

You may want to check to see if this holster is available with the mini paddle that Safariland just came out with.

I just checked out your holster and it appears to only be available for a right-hander. ☹

Funflyer · Feb 13, 2019

Check out Fobus with a roto option, paddle & belt. I have one for my Shield 9 and wouldn't use any other, for OWB anyway. I'm right handed and use it on my left side quite often for a cross draw option as it's easy to change the cant position.

Fobus SWMPRPL Evolution Roto-Paddle S&W M&P and CZ P-06 Paddle Holster LH 676315017707 | eBay

TeleGuy53 · Feb 13, 2019

Funflyer said:
Check out Fobus with a roto option, paddle & belt. I have one for my Shield 9 and wouldn't use any other, for OWB anyway. I'm right handed and use it on my left side quite often for a cross draw option as it's easy to change the cant position.

Fobus SWMPRPL Evolution Roto-Paddle S&W M&P and CZ P-06 Paddle Holster LH 676315017707 | eBay

Looks interesting. I'll check it out.

CB3 · Feb 13, 2019

Good holster advice is available from professional trainer and active duty police officer Greg Ellifritz at Active Response Training. Great blog.

Active Response Training | Providing Reality-Based Solutions to Resist Criminal Violence

Search for Fobus and styles of holster carry.

apd9216 · Feb 17, 2019

My duty rig for my M&P9 2.0 FS is a Safariland 7TS (low ride). Off duty, I carry the 4" M&P9 2.0 Compact in a Bravo Concealment kydex holster OR a Gen 1 M&P9 Shield in a hybrid kydex/leather IWB holster.

While Alien Gear gets crapped on a lot on the internet, I carried my Gen 4 Glock 20 10mm in an Alien Gear Cloak Tuck while on vacation in Wyoming and Idaho last year. Did a fair amount of novice level hiking and other things and the holster performed well. Held the gun securely, no shifting around, no equipment/parts failures. I would just recommend getting a decent magazine carrier from somebody (anybody) else.

seldon14 · Feb 17, 2019

TeleGuy53 said:
I just checked out your holster and it appears to only be available for a right-hander. ☹

Check Safariland site with there holster finder. AFAIK pretty much 100% of there holsters can be ordered in left hand variants. I'd recommend the 7378 over the gls, but any of the Safariland options are good imo. Do not like Alien gear or fobus.

TeleGuy53 · Feb 17, 2019

seldon14 said:
Check Safariland site with there holster finder. AFAIK pretty much 100% of there holsters can be ordered in left hand variants. I'd recommend the 7378 over the gls, but any of the Safariland options are good imo. Do not like Alien gear or fobus.

I'm now liking the Safariland 6378 ALS and now hoping to find one in stock.

Thanks for the "heads up"!

Philadelphia Patriot · Feb 17, 2019

Bravo Concealment

TeleGuy53 · Feb 17, 2019

Philadelphia Patriot said:
Bravo Concealment

I like the price. Unfortunately, the Bravo Concealment holster is not yet made for southpaws!

SiGfever · Feb 17, 2019

TeleGuy53 said:
I'm now liking the Safariland 6378 ALS and now hoping to find one in stock.

Thanks for the "heads up"!

I have a 6378 for my G19 and G26, they are great holsters. Also look at Winthrop "pancake" holster for a very comfortable carry.

TeleGuy53 · Feb 17, 2019

SiGfever said:
I have a 6378 for my G19 and G26, they are great holsters. Also look at Winthrop "pancake" holster for a very comfortable carry.

I like the ALS on the 6378, so that's good to hear, SiGfever.

I'll check out the Winthrop, too. Thanks.

TeleGuy53 · Feb 17, 2019

SiGfever said:
I have a 6378 for my G19 and G26, they are great holsters. Also look at Winthrop "pancake" holster for a very comfortable carry.

Checked out the Winthrop. I like the design, but I want something that I can install/remove easily.

seldon14 · Feb 18, 2019

TeleGuy53 said:
I'm now liking the Safariland 6378 ALS and now hoping to find one in stock.

Thanks for the "heads up"!

The 6378 is, imo, the best active retention holster on the market.

TeleGuy53 · Feb 23, 2019

Just ordered the Safariland 6379 ALS (with clip-on belt attachment). I really like the retention and locking system on this holster, and I want to be able to attach/remove the holster with having to undo my belt.

Thanks for the input, guys.

Trailryder50 · Feb 24, 2019

seldon14 said:
The 6378 is, imo, the best active retention holster on the market.

I like that setup too. But the site selection doesn't give an option for my M&P 2.0 9mm compact "w/thumb safety". Bummer.

Wondering which would be easier to modify to fit, either the holster to fit the compact without safety or the holster to fit the standard length M&P 2.0.

Or even the M&P version 1.0 compact 9mm w/safety that they have a holster for.

TeleGuy53 · Feb 24, 2019

Trailryder50 said:
I like that setup too. But the site selection doesn't give an option for my M&P 2.0 9mm compact "w/thumb safety". Bummer.

Wondering which would be easier to modify to fit, either the holster to fit the compact without safety or the holster to fit the standard length M&P 2.0.

Or even the M&P version 1.0 compact 9mm w/safety that they have a holster for.

If I'm not mistaken, the M&P9 Compact M2.0 is the same size as its predecessor, the M&P9 Compact. I'm sure someone will chime in to confirm.

Also, I think I saw a video stating that very thing. If I can find it, I'll post here.

Trailryder50 · Feb 24, 2019

TeleGuy53 said:
If I'm not mistaken, the M&P9 Compact M2.0 is the same size as its predecessor, the M&P9 Compact. I'm sure someone will chime in to confirm.

Also, I think I saw a video stating that very thing. If I can find it, I'll post here.

I'm going by the dropdown selection on the website, says the 1.0 compact is a 3.5" barrel compared the 2.0 compact being a 4".

TeleGuy53 · Feb 24, 2019

Trailryder50 said:
I'm going by the dropdown selection on the website, says the 1.0 compact is a 3.5" barrel compared the 2.0 compact being a 4".

Okay, what I'm hearing on YouTube is that holsters which fit the M&P9 2.0 will also fit the M&P9C 2.0. Apparently, the extra quarter-inch on the full-size holster is a non-issue for the compact.

Float this theory on this forum (and others) and see if anyone can corroborate.

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