Sorry, but I call it as I see it, abrasive or not.
- I will let you know when I have the holster and can inspect it myself as I was in the plastics business for years. You input is appreciated, your presentation leaves much to be desired.
Sorry, but I call it as I see it, abrasive or not.
- I will let you know when I have the holster and can inspect it myself as I was in the plastics business for years. You input is appreciated, your presentation leaves much to be desired.
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I can match you quote to quote all night, what does that prove? PERSONAL EXPERIENCE counts.
The Fobus SP11 is your right hand man when it comes to holsters...
Written: Feb 06 '08
Product Rating:</SPAN>Pros: Light, tough construction, comfortable and stable when in use, adjustable grip tension.
Cons: None really, it does everything it's supposed to!
The Bottom Line: If your looking for a durable holster for range or duty carry, the Fobus SP11 is a great match to the Springfield XD tactical firearms.
openroad's Full Review: Fobus SP11 Paddle Holster Rh Spr Armory Xd+Fobus SP11 Paddle Holster
MSRP: $25.00
Springfield Armory has made quite a name for themselves by producing affordable handguns that are available in many sizes for personal protection, sporting use, and law enforcement. The model XD 9mm is the most common model in the expansive XD family and is available in 3", 4" and the Tactical 5" barrel lengths. The 5" model with it's longer barrel offers more long distance accuracy and less recoil, although due to its size you'll find more of them in law enforcement or home defense applications. Many different holsters are readily available for the smaller concealed carry sized XDs, but finding a quality holster for the Tactical 5" proved very frustrating. Most holsters I was interested in were only available for the 3" & 4" models. The included holster with the XD9 was a Kydex (very hard polymer plastic material) model and the fit on the gun frame was much too tight for my liking. I finally found the Fobus SP11 RH Tactical holster at a sporting goods superstore and great was my rejoicing.
This series of holsters was designed in Israel for the world's security and law enforcement. Injection molded plastic and tough design makes the Fobus Paddle Holsters a durable and easy to use tool while keeping the price very affordable. The Fobus SP11 isn't a quick draw or concealable holster per se, it's designed to be worn only on the right side and rides somewhat high on your belt. I needed a holster for use at the range and this model fit the bill perfectly. SInce I don't like a tight fit on the slide and frame area, I was glad to see the tension is adjustable by a center-mounted screw near the bottom of the holster. Loosen the screw to decrease the tightness of the holster's grip on the firearm, tighten the screw to increase it. The large paddle-like backing plate which snugs behind your belt gives the SP11 a firm and stable platform when drawing or holstering your XD. It also does double duty by comfortably distributing the weight of the holster and firearm evenly along your waist, something which cheaper holsters with their narrow, hard belt clips don't do very well.
After using the SP11 on many different occasions I've found it to be comfortable to wear and easy to use. It holds my XD snugly without making it too hard to draw, and allows to jog or run without the whole setup flopping around at my waist. Since the external frame sizes are the same, the SP11 fits 9mm, S&W .40, .45 ACP, and .357 model XDs with the 5" barrel. If you own or are in the market for a Springfield Armory XD Tactical 5", I'd give the SP11 holster an enthusiastic thumbs up from a satisfied owner!
This is a simple cut and paste from, of all places, yahoo answers! quote]
I can match you quote to quote all night, what does that prove? PERSONAL EXPERIENCE counts.
I guess since you overlooked my attempt to tell you about PERSONAL EXPERIENCE with the Fobus, I'll have to continue to find video, and product reviews.? You don't have to agree with me, I really don't care, you asked I answered?
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Same experience here. No issues with it being sloppy or a loose fit against my belt/waistband.And I must say, when i first got the holster, it was ridiculous how tight it held the gun, it had to be broken in. Now it still holds it extremely well, but draws nice and smooth, just had to learn that the gun must be pulled out exactly straight.
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But I read above from the Yahoo post -- "discharging firearms as they were reholstered"
-- How the hell did someone pull that off? Sounds like operator error to me, not the fault of a holster.
I have heard that it is possible to get the drawstring from your jacket into the trigger guard. When you re-holster it can cause the trigger to be pulled. BTW I have had my paddle for 3 years now. Use it almost every day. Put my Glock in and out of it without any problems with retention. It is as sound as the day I purchased it. And they are warranted for life.
Good to hear that. Keep us updated.I have owned and carried as a duty weapon a first generation P99 in 40SW for about six years. It has served me well with zero malfunctions through 2000+ rounds and weeks on end of dirty, sweaty concealed carry. I am a big fan of the 'second strike' capability of the weapons trigger system and it has proven itself during a live fire exercise.
Pair it with a FOBUS holster and you can't go wrong.
The only downside is the mag release can take some getting used to and still requires a slight change in grip with smaller hands. Otherwise it is nearly perfect.
I've got one of the roto 360's for my G30 and I really like it. Not quite as low profile as the regular one for my buddy's G17. but I like the adjustability. I have other holsters for deep concealment anyways, lol.
Hopefully it will get slicker the more you draw it.I usually suggest some silicone spray then wipe the excess with a papertowel.