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Posted: 2/1/2012 11:23:29 AM
[Last Edit: 2/1/2012 2:52:53 PM by 1Wolf]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT I've got a gun shop near me, but they primarily carry Blackhawk Serpa stuff and don't have much selection anyway so I'm looking to order online. Most folks I've talked to have recommended Safariland to me and I've found they have a thigh rig (6004 & 6005), a few "duty" holsters (6280, 6285, and 6287), and a few "concealment" holsters (567 & 568) that will fit the FNP-45. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for some other holsters (or whether those Safariland choices I mentioned sound like solid choices) that might work well for transitioning back and forth to a sidearm from a carbine? I've never used a thigh rig or a belt holster so I'll be learning some new skills. Thanks! |
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Posted: 2/1/2012 11:31:24 AM
I had one made for my Witness. Jason at TCB firearms did an excellent job. Very reasonable price, too.
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Posted: 2/1/2012 11:50:23 AM
I think galco has a nice one, and if I remember correctly its like $40...
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Posted: 2/1/2012 1:21:02 PM
FNP-45 Shooters Pack: http://www.fnhusaestore.com/product.aspx?id=147
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Posted: 2/2/2012 2:16:10 PM
Thanks guys. I'll definitely check those out!
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Posted: 2/2/2012 10:39:31 PM
I use a blackhawk serpa made for an XD. Had to heat it up a little and somewhat "mold" it, but wasn't that hard. 5 minutes with a bic lighter and it fits like a glove. I'm looking at getting a Raven Concealment for my FNP45 since I bought a TLR-1 to go on it.
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Posted: 2/3/2012 6:22:19 PM
ive got a supertuck. verdict not out yet on it for this one yet though. seen a kydex or two i wanna check out.
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Posted: 2/3/2012 7:44:53 PM
I have used the following holsters for my FNP 45 Tactical.
 Safariland 6004 Single leg strap
 DSA Alpha Holster and Mag Pouches
 With Trijicon RMR06 installed |
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Posted: 3/14/2012 11:26:34 PM
[Last Edit: 8/24/2012 3:27:15 PM by 14point5]
I just received 2 of the DSG Alpha holsters, one for my FNP-45 and one for my FNP-45T with TLR-1 light and Trijicon RMR sight.
I am disappointed that they mold this thing formed to fit the safety in the "FIRE" position on a pistol designed to be carried "cocked and locked."
 The safety can be moved to "SAFE" but it pushes or flexes the side wall of the holster out, and the safety selector is most secure or at rest in the molded notch at the "FIRE" position. I'm not comfortable with that. If I only intended to carry this pistol as though it were a double-action-only, it would be OK I guess, but that is not my intention.
Here is the selector in the "SAFE" position:
 The pictures above are of my FNP-45, my FNP-45T has the same problem with the molding of the safety position, plus there is not enough clearance for the Trijicon RMR. I will have to attempt to cut away about 1/4" of the kydex material on the top of the slide to allow the RMR sight if I am going to keep it.
I'll probably send them back.
EDIT TO ADD: See my post on page 2, DSG Arms redesigned this model holster, pics posted on page 2.
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Posted: 3/15/2012 9:14:58 AM
[Last Edit: 3/15/2012 9:18:38 AM by Ripnrob]
You can make small adjustments to the kydex with a hair dryer so you probably could reshape it just around the safety for cocked and locked ...becareful if you do because a hair dryer has enough heat to make the kydex very soft and moldable.
You would want to just heat up a small area around the saftey and work fast because it will start to stiffen faster than you expect. Other than the things you stated is the holster comfortable to wear? |
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Posted: 3/15/2012 12:04:51 PM
UPDATE: I just got an unexpected call from DSG Arms, apparently they read my posting and investigated the matter. According to DSG, the prototype holster that they accepted for production was molded to support the selector in the "SAFE" position, but somewhere along the line in production, the sample gun that was used for the molding got switched to "FIRE."
They are having all current inventory of these sent back to be reworked to support the safety in the "SAFE" position and they are going to take care of the two holsters I purchased.
Generally I believe in taking care of customer service issues with a vendor directly before going online, and it was not my intent to slam DSG. The customer service on the purchase was great, I just didn't like the design features of the product so I was inclined to return it. I thought other FNP-45 owners would want to know how the holster fit as well. I guess the fact that DSG is both the manufacturer and the retailer in this case is unusual; I never expected the manufacturer would consider changing a design feature based on my feedback.
Anyway, take heart FNP-45 owners, DSG Arms is aware of the issues and they are "on it." They are also going to look into making the FNP-45T holster accept the Trijicon RMR. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 11:29:23 PM
Originally Posted By 14point5:
UPDATE: I just got an unexpected call from DSG Arms, apparently they read my posting and investigated the matter. According to DSG, the prototype holster that they accepted for production was molded to support the selector in the "SAFE" position, but somewhere along the line in production, the sample gun that was used for the molding got switched to "FIRE." They are having all current inventory of these sent back to be reworked to support the safety in the "SAFE" position and they are going to take care of the two holsters I purchased. Generally I believe in taking care of customer service issues with a vendor directly before going online, and it was not my intent to slam DSG. The customer service on the purchase was great, I just didn't like the design features of the product so I was inclined to return it. I thought other FNP-45 owners would want to know how the holster fit as well. I guess the fact that DSG is both the manufacturer and the retailer in this case is unusual; I never expected the manufacturer would consider changing a design feature based on my feedback. Anyway, take heart FNP-45 owners, DSG Arms is aware of the issues and they are "on it." They are also going to look into making the FNP-45T holster accept the Trijicon RMR. Shit I want one in the safety off position. I am going to contact them and see if I can get one of the mistaken ones. |
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Posted: 4/24/2012 2:21:10 PM
I ordered a crossbreed owb for my fnp45, which I quite like. Found out this weekend that it also fits the m&p just fine as well
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Posted: 4/27/2012 9:40:31 PM
[Last Edit: 4/27/2012 9:41:32 PM by slows2k]
You can order a raven concealment with the safety in either position.
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Posted: 5/4/2012 12:06:34 AM
Made this one for my new FNP-45 USG today.
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Posted: 6/26/2012 10:11:14 PM
Originally Posted By Keasbeynights:
I use a blackhawk serpa made for an XD. Had to heat it up a little and somewhat "mold" it, but wasn't that hard. 5 minutes with a bic lighter and it fits like a glove. I'm looking at getting a Raven Concealment for my FNP45 since I bought a TLR-1 to go on it. What specific xd holster? Also any details on what exactly you had to heat etc - I really want to go with a serpa for the versatility of their holsters... Any details would be great. |
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Posted: 6/26/2012 10:41:51 PM
I used a Blackhawk P95 Serpa holster for my FNP45Tac and I had to remove the angles in the bottom of the holster to be flat (file or dremel) and I made a cut down the rear of the trigger housing a little as the trigger guard is a slightly wider than a P95. But it works well and have carried it almost a year like this. Locks in just fine.
I don't have pics yet as I'm at work, but I'll try and get them up. I also make kydex holsters on the side and will get one made for me with a TLR-1 as soon as I get time. |
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Posted: 6/26/2012 10:46:23 PM
Originally Posted By bluefalcon:
I had one made for my Witness. Jason at TCB firearms did an excellent job. Very reasonable price, too. http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7302/dsc02721nd.jpg This. I have a holster by Jason for my CZ P-07 Duty, I will be picking up another for my FNP .45 soon enough. Great holsters, great prices and fast service.  |
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Posted: 7/3/2012 8:52:38 PM
My Raven Concealment holster is in production, at last.
Not something I'd recommend for a class you're taking "soon", though.  |
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Posted: 8/3/2012 4:46:45 AM
RCS holster and mag carrier got here today! Pics to follow.
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Posted: 8/3/2012 1:34:44 PM
Originally Posted By crownvic96:
FNP-45 Shooters Pack: http://www.fnhusaestore.com/product.aspx?id=147 I know this is a relatively older thread, but I bought the shooter's pack a few months ago, and I must say that the Bladetech holster is very nice for a Kydex holster. Good retention and smooth reholster and draw. |
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Posted: 8/13/2012 3:15:08 AM
Originally Posted By shade_1313: RCS holster and mag carrier got here today! Pics to follow. Okay, so I'm a bit slow to follow up. Life's been busy.   That thing is seriously form fitting. I mean, turn it upside down, loaded with 15+1, shake it up and down moderately, the FNP stayed put solidly. Still draws easily enough at need, so I'd say excellent job. |
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Posted: 8/13/2012 4:05:33 PM
Originally Posted By shade_1313: Those look nice, can you flip them over to see what the mounting hardware is? Thank youOriginally Posted By shade_1313: RCS holster and mag carrier got here today! Pics to follow. Okay, so I'm a bit slow to follow up. Life's been busy. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/shade_1313/2012-08-12_19-44-34_599.jpg http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/shade_1313/2012-08-12_19-44-45_575.jpg That thing is seriously form fitting. I mean, turn it upside down, loaded with 15+1, shake it up and down moderately, the FNP stayed put solidly. Still draws easily enough at need, so I'd say excellent job. |
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Posted: 8/14/2012 10:05:13 AM
Originally Posted By M1-Matt: Originally Posted By shade_1313: Those look nice, can you flip them over to see what the mounting hardware is? Thank youOriginally Posted By shade_1313: RCS holster and mag carrier got here today! Pics to follow. Okay, so I'm a bit slow to follow up. Life's been busy. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/shade_1313/2012-08-12_19-44-34_599.jpg http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/shade_1313/2012-08-12_19-44-45_575.jpg That thing is seriously form fitting. I mean, turn it upside down, loaded with 15+1, shake it up and down moderately, the FNP stayed put solidly. Still draws easily enough at need, so I'd say excellent job. I'll see what I can do. At the moment, they're just the standard RCS hard OWB loops, but I also picked up a set of their tuckable soft loops for IWB carry. |
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Posted: 8/14/2012 2:07:39 PM
Originally Posted By shade_1313:
Originally Posted By M1-Matt:
Originally Posted By shade_1313:
Those look nice, can you flip them over to see what the mounting hardware is? Thank you
Originally Posted By shade_1313:
RCS holster and mag carrier got here today! Pics to follow. Okay, so I'm a bit slow to follow up. Life's been busy.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/shade_1313/2012-08-12_19-44-34_599.jpg http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/shade_1313/2012-08-12_19-44-45_575.jpg That thing is seriously form fitting. I mean, turn it upside down, loaded with 15+1, shake it up and down moderately, the FNP stayed put solidly. Still draws easily enough at need, so I'd say excellent job. I'll see what I can do. At the moment, they're just the standard RCS hard OWB loops, but I also picked up a set of their tuckable soft loops for IWB carry. Can you do me a HUGE favor? Can you post pics of you wearing that OWB, OWB with a shirt over it and IWB with a shirt? If it is not too personal, how tall are you and how much do you weigh? |
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Posted: 8/15/2012 7:56:46 AM
Originally Posted By phatmax: Originally Posted By shade_1313: Originally Posted By M1-Matt: Originally Posted By shade_1313: Those look nice, can you flip them over to see what the mounting hardware is? Thank youOriginally Posted By shade_1313: RCS holster and mag carrier got here today! Pics to follow. Okay, so I'm a bit slow to follow up. Life's been busy. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/shade_1313/2012-08-12_19-44-34_599.jpg http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/shade_1313/2012-08-12_19-44-45_575.jpg That thing is seriously form fitting. I mean, turn it upside down, loaded with 15+1, shake it up and down moderately, the FNP stayed put solidly. Still draws easily enough at need, so I'd say excellent job. I'll see what I can do. At the moment, they're just the standard RCS hard OWB loops, but I also picked up a set of their tuckable soft loops for IWB carry. Can you do me a HUGE favor? Can you post pics of you wearing that OWB, OWB with a shirt over it and IWB with a shirt? If it is not too personal, how tall are you and how much do you weigh? I'll see what I can do. Might be a week or so, the in-laws are in town starting tomorrow, and they're crazy hoplophobes. Oh, and the stats are: 5'9", and "too much". |
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