Which Remora holster for M&P Shield?

[nickel plate]

Nickel plate...that is what I need. Do you have a model or part #?

In my yesterday's e-mail from Mike at Remora, he is still referring to the new holster as a "6ART RFT". The "RFT" stands for "Re-enforced Top". I received a shipping conformation this afternoon so I should receive it in the next couple of days.
From what I understand it will not look like the photos posted by FAIR_CHASE as that is the old style that covers the sharp eged Shield rear sight.

 

[FAIR_CHASE]

In my yesterday's e-mail from Mike at Remora, he is still referring to the new holster as a "6ART RFT". The "RFT" stands for "Re-enforced Top". I received a shipping conformation this afternoon so I should receive it in the next couple of days.
From what I understand it will not look like the photos posted by FAIR_CHASE as that is the old style that covers the sharp eged Shield rear sight.

FWIW ......... as hard as I have tried, it is not possible to snag the rear sight with the Ramora in the picture.

 

[zotzer]

FWIW ......... as hard as I have tried, it is not possible to snag the rear sight with the Ramora in the picture.

It does not have the sweat shield.

The sweat shield version is higher on the skin-side of the holster. Where the transition from low to high happens, it forms a pocket that snags the corner of the rear sight.

 

[zotzer]

This type of IWB holster is for people who do not really intend to carry much. No serious person would use one.

That's an unfair statement. I carry every day, and can promise, I am quite serious.

You can believe it or not, but as you have never used one, everyone should take that opinion for what it is worth.

I DO use one (among many types of holsters). They stay put, as advertised and attested to by many. Frankly, the N82 Pro on a belt shifts around more on my body than a Remora when getting in and out of the car, and similar situations. Now, I wouldn't run around with one in a pair of pajamas and expect much, but with properly fitting clothes, the holster works as advertised.

As a woman, I can wear a beltless skirt with some pantyhose and the Remora, and that pistol stays safely wherever I put it. (Women have special wardrobe challenges, and our clothes do not always accomodate a 1 1/2" thick gun belt.)

If you don't want to personally use one, fine. But stating such things as if fact is unfair, and unsubstantiated by your own lack of experience with one.

Tracy

 

[shawn mccarver]

You can believe it or not, but as you have never used one, everyone should take that opinion for what it is worth.

I DO use one (among many types of holsters). They stay put, as advertised and attested to by many.
Tracy

I never said I had not used one. When I said I had "looked into them," perhaps I should have been more clear. I did get one of these holsters and I tried it.

As to your statement that they "stay put," perhaps you never have to use the restroom, but. . . .

Under certain circumstances in the rest room, I could not get mine to "stay put."

I am not interested in trying to engage in a discussion about what you do with your pistol when you are "taking care of your personal business" in a restroom whether at your own house, or in a
public or semi-public as in "employees only" rest room.

However, there are a number of cases of police officers of both genders leaving their pistols in the restroom because they had to "do something with it," while taking care of their business.

One of those happened to a female officer friend of mine who got lucky. She "remembered" her pistol about 45 minutes after leaving the rest room and the hospital where she had been visiting a friend. Fortunately, it was still there when she drove back to the hospital and went back to the same rest room.

In addition, many negligent discharges happen when "administratively handling" a pistol.

In all honesty, the picture of one of these things slipping down your the pants legs at just the wrong time should be enough to convince anyone, but if you are happy, I assure you that I am happy for you!!

Sorry, we will have to disagree on this one.

 

[zotzer]

Well, why didn't you bring up the bathroom in the first place, of that is the primary source of contention? Yep, it's an issue we all have to worry about.

To be blunt, women don't get to stand and unzip for 50% of our bathroom breaks, so bathrooms pose a bigger problem than you would think. Belted holsters for women are challenging, as again....we don't just stand and unzip. Our pants drop to our knees at least; often to the disgusting dirty floor due to the weight of a firearm if we are not very careful.

The Remora works best of any holster I have in this department, as the firearm can be removed easily, fully holstered, placed in my purse and hung on the hook on the stall door. Hands down, the easiest, safest, and most clean holster option to be wearing when needing to use a public restroom.

 

[rontr1]

Hi everyone,
I am the guy over on the DefensiveCarry forums that made the post about the M&P Shield and the Remora holsters. If you don't mind, I will just repost here what I wrote over there. I will be happy to answer any questions that I can. I certainly was not happy with the fit of my Shield and the 6ART, but I have been using the new holster for a couple weeks now and I like it a lot!! These two were absolutely made for each other!!
Here is the post.

Hi All,
I have not been an active member here for a while, but have started spending more time here lately and have gathered some great info!! I have been reading about Remora holsters over the last couple of months and I ordered one several weeks back. I have some information that some of you may find helpful and I wanted to pass it on.

I saw on the site and was told also that the 6ART was the model of holster that fits the Shield, so that is what I ordered. I received the holster and was really looking forward to using it!! I was very disappointed on the first day I used the holster with my Shield that almost every time I checked, the magazine was no longer secure in my gun and it was starting to fall out. This is not a good thing at all. I probably found it disengaged at least 6 times that day. My M&P 9c fit the holster PERFECT!! I started looking at the holster and found, IMHO, that the design of the 6ART presents a couple of problems with the Shield. The gun sits too low in the holster. This does not let you get good purchase on the grip of the gun, but worse yet, it lets the magazine release drop inside the holster. Now I have the reinforced top on my holsters which may have added to the problem, but with the mag release inside the holster, it was being pushed to the point that it was being released. I called and talked with Mike at Remora and he said that he was going to grab a piece of the material they use and basically custom make me a holster. This is exactly what he did and he absolutely nailed the holster. It is an awesome holster that I have worn now for a little over a week and have not had any problems at all. It is the most comfortable holster that I have ever owned and is also very secure!! If you are looking for a Remora holster for a M&P Shield, I HIGHLY recommend talking with Mike and asking for a holster like the one he made for me. My Shield and the Remora holster were made for each other!!

As has been talked about here, the customer service at Remora is second to none!! They really did go above and beyond to get me a holster that I was really happy with!! I am including a few pictures for you to see what they made for me.

Thanks for looking, Ron

 

[nickel plate]

rontr1, thanks for the photos and the where-with-all to question and suggest a new design for the Remora/Shield fit. I see that the new design is built away from the magazine release and also cut away from outside of the aft sight for an easier draw/holster.
Mine should be here in a day or two. Nice catch rontr1 and thank you Mike at Remora for listening to those of us that carry your product.

 

[rontr1]

You bet nickel plate! I do hope this helps someone else also! I really did appreciate Mikes help! He really worked with me and got me a holster that I really like! Top drawer people all the way!

Ron

rontr1, thanks for the photos and the where-with-all to question and suggest a new design for the Remora/Shield fit. I see that the new design is built away from the magazine release and also cut away from outside of the aft sight for an easier draw/holster.
Mine should be here in a day or two. Nice catch rontr1 and thank you Mike at Remora for listening to those of us that carry your product.

 

[2tango2]

You bet nickel plate! I do hope this helps someone else also! I really did appreciate Mikes help! He really worked with me and got me a holster that I really like! Top drawer people all the way!

Ron

So in order to get a Remora holster with the semi sweat shield that works with th Shield we need to call Remora and ask Mike to specially build one? The ones advertised on the site will still have the issues mentioned in this thread?

Or maybe I missed something, wouldn't be the first time



And as to Falia.....yeah I don't blame her for not wanting to show her face.....keeps the Internet pervs at bay.......and btw she highly recommends PJ holsters. I find her videos and reviews informative.


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[SW Guy]

More questions on modifications ....

Good discussion ....did Mike say future holsters for the Shield would incorporate these changes or does one need to special order each time. Seems they should make these changes in all since the Shield are not changing their specs/size.

 

[S&WForty]

Good discussion ....did Mike say future holsters for the Shield would incorporate these changes or does one need to special order each time. Seems they should make these changes in all since the Shield are not changing their specs/size.

I agree. The confusion over which size/shape is best was turning me away. I look forward to knowing what and how to order for a Shield!

 

[nickel plate]

I received my new version of the Remora 6ART-RFT ARTEMIS holster yesterday and I have to say it doesn't look like any of the holsters posted here. The fit is excellent and leaves the magazine release, safety and rear sight exposed but fully covers the trigger. I asked Mike to just do his thing-design wise and what I got looks good at this point so I will start the carry around process tomorrow when I get up to my mountain property for a few days of "trapsin'" around in the woods as I am not yet to the stage of CCW EDC with the Shield-only have fifty rounds through it.
I have two photos of the new holster (front and back) and the old style one that is on the Remora website but I can't get them to load here because there is nothing to open in my "ATTACH FILES" box. Can anyone tell me why? Is it because I'm too new here? Other forums that I belong to have the same photo posting format so am I doing something wrong? Maybe someone here can PM me an e-mail address that I can send them to and you put them up here?

 

[rontr1]

I'd like to see what you have nickel plate!! In the advanced posting page, I think you use the envelope looking icon to attach pics.

Ron

 

[rontr1]

I'd really like to your pictures nickel plate!

Ron

 

[checkmyswag]

Ron. I ordered from Remora yesterday using your post as a reference. Thanks for posting and for the pix. I basically said..."I'd like this please" and referenced your post and pictures.

 

[2tango2]

Ron. I ordered from Remora yesterday using your post as a reference. Thanks for posting and for the pix. I basically said..."I'd like this please" and referenced your post and pictures.

Call them or email them your order?

 

[Takasnooze]

I use a Remora for my shield and love it. Never a problem or concern. Very secure IWB.

 

[checkmyswag]

2tango2...mine was a bit more complicated. I ordered the wrong holster. The left vs right sweat shield language confused me.

So I returned that one and requested this new new one.

 

[2tango2]

I guess what I'm asking is I want to order a Remora with a sweat shield for the Shield, do they all come made in the new style that Ron got or come in the old style that people are saying snag on the sights?

Do you need to call and ask or just by placing an order I should get one of the new and improved ones?