I've got an older Fobus roto-paddle holster for my Glock. It's ok for range work or screwing around at home. Never thought about using for CCW even before all the talk about being able to rip it off. It just doesn't conceal worth a damn unless you wear a bulky coat all the time. All in all, it's worth the 20 bucks I paid for it 5 years ago as it's held up fine for what I bought it for.

I have no issue with Fobus holsters. I trusted one to carry my M9 around various FOB's in Afghanistan, granted when I left the wire my pistol moved up to my body armor mounted Blackhawk Serpa.


It was plenty comfortable for walking around and sitting down and such(it was belt mounted) and I never worried about my weapon falling out of it.

Having a paddle holster be hard to take off is not a bad thing IMO. At least you know when you draw your pistol the holster won't come with it. Still, I have a few Fobus holsters and use them for range only holsters. The ones I have stay on well. This also shows people that things CAN get caught in a trigger guard and pull the trigger for those who scoff at grip and manual safeties.

I can understand people getting a Fobus for a cheapie range holster or a quick at home or out for a sunday drive holster. I can barely understand it being used for a everyday conceal holster. I can't understand getting one for serious uses such as duty holster or even for a undercover holster.

As painfull as spending money can be after blowing all your extra money for a gun, please don't go with the cheapest holster possible. There are cheaper options then Milt Sparks, Crossbreed, etc, that are still way better quality then Fobus (like Bianchi, Safariland, Gould & Goodrich, etc). We are only talking a $35 difference between a cheap holster and a quality holster. The comfort value alone should be worth the $35 difference. If you can be patient, you can find even better values on used holsters. Just my two cents at least.

If it matters, I do own a Fobus paddle holster that I bought used for $5. I use it for a knock around range holster.

One of the guys I work with "HAD" one. Operative word is "HAD" We are required to be in uniform but we do not wear full equipment as we are inside and have no physical contact with the public. We must be armed and have everything available in locker. Jim sat down and when he got up the grip of his Glock 22 had caught in the arm of the chair. Holster snapped right off of the belt loop. He didn't even get all the way up when it snapped.

Seems like a lot of people don't like the Fobus. I'm looking for recommendations.

What would you choose for an open carry holster that is easy-on, easy-off like the Fobus, that isn't overly expensive, and hold the weapon, but makes it easy to get the weapon out. I'm think USP .45 compacts and Glock 19s.

Is there any that DON'T wear off the pistols finish? That is my biggest complaint against the Fobus.

I have used Fobus for IDPA several years ago and just walking around the farm or hunting carry. I have no problems and it is very comfortable. But since I bought the Blackhawk Serpa I prefer that overall but I still use the Fobus occasionally. And I will always have some leather holsters.