Springfield Champion Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Anyone used the fobus holster paddle style with the 1911? If so how has it worked for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I have. It's fine, if you already have one. There are probably better choices if you haven't already bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Champion Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 What are some of the better ones? I havn't laid out any $ yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 What sport? Blade Tech is good IMO. Just make sure you get a legal design for your chosen sport/division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Brass Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 What sport?Blade Tech is good IMO. Just make sure you get a legal design for your chosen sport/division. +1 on the Blade Tech. I just bumped up from the Uncle Mike's to the Blade Tech a few weeks ago for my 1911. Although the Uncle Mike's is functional and so is the Phobus there is a definite difference in quality and price but I personally think it was worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Anyone used the fobus holster paddle style with the 1911? If so how has it worked for you. They have a compact version that works pretty well for a variety of guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Comp-Tac makes really nice stuff too. I have kydex from Comp-Tac, Blade-Tech and Safariland and any of the three will work nicely...all seem to be better than Fobus. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z32MadMan Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Get Uncle Mike's over Fobus... I ordered a Fobus and couldn't even get the gun out of the holster. UM's is adjustable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Anyone used the fobus holster paddle style with the 1911? If so how has it worked for you. I started with a Fobus, and still keep a fobus paddle in the back of my vehicle in case I want to carry my truck gun. But you'll find that the kydex holsters are haster. Blade Tech, Comp Tech, COM, et al all have strong advocates. I use a Blade Tech for SS competition. FWIW, I have a G-Code kydex paddle holster that's great for all day carry, but the thing that makes it comfortable for carry makes it impractical (IMHO) for competition. I much prefer a holster that doesn't cover the thumb safety - I want to have my thumb on the safety as I'm drawing so I don't have to adjust my grip mid-draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.E.Anglin Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I like the Blackhawk CQC non serpa lock, comes with both belt loop and paddle (which I really like) so you can try both to see what you perfer.. nice holster for the money...about $30ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 the 5.11 blade tech is a good holster for the money. Its avaliable from opticsplanet for a little under 30 bucks shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I started with a Fobus. Not bad at all, still have it. Use what you have to get started. Bladetech DOH is the prefered holster for USPSA Production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriss044 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Anyone used the fobus holster paddle style with the 1911? If so how has it worked for you. I use the Fobus paddle with my Kimber Gold Match. I like the holster, I think it is pretty quick, I use it when I shoot PPC. What I dislike about it is, when I draw the front sight drags in the holster and plastic shavings sticks to the front sight. It is very distracting when you are trying to shoot. I have an Uncle Mike's in right hand (I'm a lefty) that I use when I teach, I don't have any problem with it. I need to upgrade from the Fobus but I just being cheap at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45Fundi Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I have the Fobus on my hip right now and think it is crap and dangerous. It is full of shavings from the XD breaking it in. It is stupid-difficult to get in & out. It sits way to far away from body and is muzzle angled too much toward body. When the gun sticks in the holster and you have to "jerk" it out you can accidently sweep your ass with muzzle. I have seen 2 break in the last few years. I am stuck with it until I can get a Comp-Tac or Blade Tech. This is my humble opinion and said in frustration as I am practicing draws and mag changes with it this second and am frustrated with it ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get2now Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I have the Fobus on my hip right now and think it is crap and dangerous. It is full of shavings from the XD breaking it in. It is stupid-difficult to get in & out. It sits way to far away from body and is muzzle angled too much toward body. When the gun sticks in the holster and you have to "jerk" it out you can accidently sweep your ass with muzzle. I have seen 2 break in the last few years. I am stuck with it until I can get a Comp-Tac or Blade Tech. This is my humble opinion and said in frustration as I am practicing draws and mag changes with it this second and am frustrated with it ;-) You have a Fobus for a 1911 and you're putting an XD in it? I have one for 1911's and it works perfectly with my 1911's. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badchad Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I have a Fobus paddle for my Glock and for the money I think it’s a pretty good product. Certainly more comfortable than the Uncle Mikes holster I had my girlfriend get, which I borrowed once, She likes my Fobus better as well. As for durability my Fobus has been on a lot of quad rides and a few crashes and held up pretty well. For IPSC I think the DOH is considerably better/faster but you pay more for it, and for what it’s worth I just cracked my second DOH holster this year alone. Blade-Tech has been cool about it and said they will replace it free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Another option for single stack and whatever IDPA division in the same price range as the fobus would be the GALCO MATRIX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Champion Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 The M3x looks great for the $ but I'm looking for a paddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 The M3x looks great for the $ but I'm looking for a paddle. Ask and you shall receive -> Galco Matrix Paddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Champion Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thanks Nemo. I had a feeling they had one but I was in a hurry to go hunting today that I didn't take the time to look.I appreciat you posting the link that looks slick.If you look I'm just getting settled and its 11:52 you know what that means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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