NEW- RKBA Pocket Holster Review

BurkLee

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I just received my newest pocket holster from RKBA Holsters (Right to Keep and Bear Arms).THIS HOLSTER IS AWESOME!

Cost: $38.50 including shipping. Received holster 3 weeks from date of order

First Impression: When you take this holster out of the bag you know it is made well. The leather is thick and it just looks like a quality piece. I ordered the saddle tan color but it also comes in natural and black.

Fit/Finish: You can order these holsters with rough side out or smooth side out. Mine is rough side out. The stitching is a natural color and is very tight and straight. All of the edges are burnished and makes for nice smooth lines. This holster has a very professional look.

Retention: The retention on my S&W 642 is perfect for a pocket holster. Not so tight that it is difficult to draw and not loose enough that it would slide out when you sit down.

Design Features: Because of the design of the holster is flat across the top, you can get a full firing grip on the gun inside your pocket before you present the weapon. The best feature of this holster is that it is formed in a curve like your leg. No more flat pocket holster that sticks through your pants when you sit down. The gun is also canted slightly so the butt of the gun doesn’t “peek” out of the corner of your pocket. The bottom of the holster is flat but it is tapered slightly so it works equally well with round or flat bottom pockets. Another unique feature of the holster are the little “hooks” at each end of the top of the holster. This holster CANNOT come out of your pocket when you draw. The hooks will hang on anything they come in contact with. In fact, it is kind of hard to get out of your pocket when you get ready to take it out at the end of the day.

Overall Impression: I can’t say enough good things about this holster. It has everything you need in a pocket holster; quality leather and workmanship, fair price and a superb design. I give this holster a 5 hollow point rating (out of 5). This is the only time I have ever given a 5 rating on a holster but I think this one is warranted.

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Looks like it would work well in jeans but not cargo shorts. All of the ones I've tried like that in big pockets come out with the gun. How about this one?
 
Looks like it would work well in jeans but not cargo shorts. All of the ones I've tried like that in big pockets come out with the gun. How about this one?

I am carrying it in cargo shorts all weekend and it actually fits better in them than in my jeans. The holster kind of "wedges" itself down in the pocket and definitely stays in the pocket.

The little hooks also will catch on anything even remotely in the area. This holster WILL NOT COME OUT OF YOUR POCKET!
 
I use one of these to carry my 442 in jeans. It prints much less due to the curved shape and stiffness of the leather. A very well made product!
 
I like that rough-side-out option. I have a leather pocket holster from a different manufacturer who does this and just having the rough texture on the outside helps to keep the holster in the pocket when you withdraw the gun. B
 
I've been carrying a Model 60 in this holster for a couple of years and it's great. I have the natural leather - smooth on the front for concealment and rough on the back to stay in the pocket. Especially with the "ears", it stays put when I draw the weapon.

I just received another (identical) one today for an Elsie Pea I just bought and it fits perfectly.

Thanks Steve!

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I just got my RKBA pocket holster for my 442 today. This is a really well made piece and adds no additional bulk. You have to see it and handle it to know what I mean. In comparison the Nemesis is thick and bulky. This holster stays put when you draw and can be re-holstered easily. I find the open muzzle design allows the 442 to sit slightly deeper and more comfortably in my pocket.
 
Glad I saw this post. I have been looking for a leather pocket holster with a little bit of retention (compared to an Uncle Mikes or Mika) for my Ruger LCR. My favorite J frame Kramer pocket holster is just a little too small and I don't want to shell out that much money for a new one. For those of you with this holster, especially the OP who has had his for a while, do you find the molded in cylinder facing you rubs you uncomfortably? Also, what I like about this compared to my Kramer, is the base is wider. So unlike the Kramer which can rotate in large pockets, this should be a little more stable.
 
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