You talking about Rubberized Paddles or Non-Rubberized?I think that for open carry paddle holsteres are junk! the forbus can be torn from your belt very easily-just my opinion.
I felt the same way untill a friend had the waistband partially torn from a pair of Levi's while instructing a self defense type class...I think that for open carry paddle holsteres are junk! the forbus can be torn from your belt very easily-just my opinion.
That video applies to ALL "plastic" holsters....even the often hailed Blackhawk line....and it was staged as well...not many people (I hope) are going to stand there and let that scenario happen.You might want to consider this. Not the same holster, but probably similar. If you want a Kydex holster, look at the Blackhawk CQC line, they're carbon fiber reinforced. Much sturdier, and not much more expensive. There are a lot of fans of the Serpa retention option on that line as well. I like mine.
The Fobus paddles are rubberized.....artedna wrote:You talking about Rubberized Paddles or Non-Rubberized?I think that for open carry paddle holsteres are junk! the forbus can be torn from your belt very easily-just my opinion.
The Bianchi 7500 Paddle I have now is a Rubberized one and is just as impossable to "tear" off as a regular Belt Holster.
You might want to consider this. Not the same holster, but probably similar. If you want a Kydex holster, look at the Blackhawk CQC line, they're carbon fiber reinforced. Much sturdier, and not much more expensive. There are a lot of fans of the Serpa retention option on that line as well. I like mine.
I Know, I was asking artedna which one he/she was referring to.Zed wrote:The Fobus paddles are rubberized.....artedna wrote:You talking about Rubberized Paddles or Non-Rubberized?I think that for open carry paddle holsteres are junk! the forbus can be torn from your belt very easily-just my opinion.
The Bianchi 7500 Paddle I have now is a Rubberized one and is just as impossable to "tear" off as a regular Belt Holster.
Blackhawk's have carbon fiber inside the Kydex. You might be able to apply some force and shatter the plastic on the outside, but the carbon fiber is immensely strong stuff and there's no way you're going to rip through it.That video applies to ALL "plastic" holsters....even the often hailed Blackhawk line....and it was staged as well...not many people (I hope) are going to stand there and let that scenario happen.
I read somewhere that the holster used was an older "first generation" version too...hadly a fair comparison IMHO.
The little screw below where your thumb would go in a draw allows you to adjust the tension to wherever you want it. I've adjusted mine to where it's easy for me to draw, but impossible for someone else to get the gun out.....Does this model allow the tension to be adjusted?
I had the standard Fobus for my Glock. It was very difficult to draw from and there was no way to adjust the tension.
Which is why I switched to an Uncle Mikes Kydex.
B.S.....sorry swillden, that dog won't hunt....A gun grab like the video would severely damage one of the Blackhawk holsters, but the gun wouldn't come off.
Have you tried it or are you guessing? Cross-woven carbon fiber cloth, like the stuff used on the outside of the carbon fiber-finish holsters (and I'm assuming they'd use the same inside), is very resistent to ripping or tearing, even completely unsupported.swillden wrote:
B.S.....sorry swillden, that dog won't hunt....A gun grab like the video would severely damage one of the Blackhawk holsters, but the gun wouldn't come off.
Answer your own question.....have you tried it?...and my question, do I get to keep your gun?Comp-tech wrote:Have you tried it or are you guessing? Cross-woven carbon fiber cloth, like the stuff used on the outside of the carbon fiber-finish holsters (and I'm assuming they'd use the same inside), is very resistent to ripping or tearing, even completely unsupported.swillden wrote:
B.S.....sorry swillden, that dog won't hunt....A gun grab like the video would severely damage one of the Blackhawk holsters, but the gun wouldn't come off.
Could you please provide a cite or two?...not including the staged youtube video or personal opinions of "web warriors"....I've had one for a couple of years now and have a friend or two that swear by them.Fobus is bogus ! Seriously I purchased two holsters made byFobus and returned
both. They are cheaply made crap, that can be broken from the paddle easily
because it is held together with cheap little rivets (although the video is a bit misleading).
I switched to a Uncle Mikes Kydex paddle holster ($24) . It is a whole different design
that encompasses a different "attachment retaining" bracket that will not break off.
Screws are usedinstead of rivets. I'm very happy with the holster and don't really
worry about "retention" issues, as I wear it daily on my hip. I feel that being aware
of your surroundings is a more important than a retention device.Several friends of
mine have expensive retention holsters that are not without their problems.The
spring breaks at the wrong time and you are essential unarmed. In a crisis I want my
weapon in my hand quickly not after pushing a button or lever to release it. God
forbid that spring or snap mechanism malfunctions, your holster could get you killed.
The model of Fobusyou refer to his new and it may be an improved version, however
I would be careful as Fobus is known for junky holsters.
There's supposed to be CF inside the plastic as well, as I pointed out. Obviously the CF on the outside is purely for looks.swillden wrote:You seem to be missing the fact that the CF is "laid" on the outside of the holster for "looks" more than anything elseComp-tech wrote:Have you tried it or are you guessing? Cross-woven carbon fiber cloth, like the stuff used on the outside of the carbon fiber-finish holsters (and I'm assuming they'd use the same inside), is very resistent to ripping or tearing, even completely unsupported.swillden wrote:
B.S.....sorry swillden, that dog won't hunt....A gun grab like the video would severely damage one of the Blackhawk holsters, but the gun wouldn't come off.