fobus holsters

Hellbilly5000 · April 2, 2009, 04:09 AM

So i bought a new ruger p95 the other day to carry for work (i am a patrol supervisor at a security company in austin) does anyone know if the fobus holster is any good. I am haveing a hard time finding one that will fit and I am currently useing a holster made for my ruger p85 but it is a hair bit to big for the p95
any advice or suggestions on a holster thats not going to break the bank would be helpful (remember i make 10.50 an hour i cant afford alot)

Ronnie · April 2, 2009, 06:41 AM

I use Fobus holsters for open carry most of the time. I am currently using one to conceal carry my Kel Tec P-11. They work for me,requires a hard directed pull to release from holster.

Hellbilly5000 · April 2, 2009, 06:52 AM

I know ruger sells them for aboout 20 bucks on there website i just dont know how well they work. thanks for the info i have been trying to see if i can find one at a local store and i cant

senior · April 2, 2009, 07:06 AM

I use one for my J frame 357 and works just fine, not the best for conceal but if u carry open u cant beat them for $20.00

TexasCop · April 2, 2009, 07:23 AM

The Fobus holsters are a little bit flimsy for me. I like the thicker material in the uncle mike's and Galco brand of kydex holsters.

In addition, the Uncle Mike's and Galco brands are a piece of kydex that is folded over and then held together by two or more screws with rubber rings to provide tension. It's a very strong design.

The Fobus holsters are 3 pieces of thinner material and each is held to the other by metal rivets. The rivet pieces aren't as large as the screws used in the other brands, and I remember seeing a training/warning bulletin from a State Agency that came over NCIC to our department about the rivets tearing out of the holster when an officer was involved in a gun retention battle.

If it's something you are going to use for work, where everyone KNOWS you have a gun, and you carry it for work, get yourself something a little more duty orientied, like a good Safariland, or even a Gould & Goodrich. Check out Galls.com and look up "duty holsters" for some ideas.

rantingredneck · April 2, 2009, 07:48 AM

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So i bought a new ruger p95 the other day to carry for work (i am a patrol supervisor at a security company in austin) does anyone know if the fobus holster is any good. I am haveing a hard time finding one that will fit and I am currently useing a holster made for my ruger p85 but it is a hair bit to big for the p95

You are looking for model number RU-97. Fits the P90, P97, and P95 along with a couple of Taurus models.

http://www.centralpolice.com/Fobus_R...ter_p/ru97.htm

only1najeep · April 3, 2009, 05:15 PM

The Fobus is alot cheaper feeling than an uncle mikes, Iv'e got an uncle mikes for my p95 and it works great. i have fobus for my Sigma and it seems cheap.

chris in va · April 3, 2009, 07:08 PM

Just understand that Fobus is not Kydex.

Hellbilly5000 · April 5, 2009, 11:03 AM

I know its not kydex but i need something i can afford with bills to pay it took me a while to get the money for a p95
but then again i get an extra 13 bucks a week thanks to the president maybe i can save that and get a holster in a few months

CWizard · April 10, 2009, 10:28 PM

I've been using a Fobus for my 1911 for several years now and like it very much. My buddy has a P90, he took awhile to get used to carrying in a Fobus, but likes it now.

April 2, 2009, 04:09 AM	#1
Hellbilly5000 Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2009 Location: RGV, Tx Posts: 787	fobus holsters So i bought a new ruger p95 the other day to carry for work (i am a patrol supervisor at a security company in austin) does anyone know if the fobus holster is any good. I am haveing a hard time finding one that will fit and I am currently useing a holster made for my ruger p85 but it is a hair bit to big for the p95 any advice or suggestions on a holster thats not going to break the bank would be helpful (remember i make 10.50 an hour i cant afford alot)

April 2, 2009, 06:41 AM	#2
Ronnie Member Join Date: November 26, 2005 Location: Taylorsville, NC Posts: 32	I use Fobus holsters for open carry most of the time. I am currently using one to conceal carry my Kel Tec P-11. They work for me,requires a hard directed pull to release from holster. __________________ "The spread of evil is the symptom of a vacuum. Whenever evil wins, it is only by default: by the moral failure of those who evade the fact that there can be no compromise on basic principles."

April 2, 2009, 07:06 AM	#4
senior Member In Memoriam Join Date: May 2, 2005 Posts: 334	fobus I use one for my J frame 357 and works just fine, not the best for conceal but if u carry open u cant beat them for $20.00

April 3, 2009, 05:15 PM	#7
only1najeep Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: MS Posts: 157	The Fobus is alot cheaper feeling than an uncle mikes, Iv'e got an uncle mikes for my p95 and it works great. i have fobus for my Sigma and it seems cheap. __________________ Better to be tried by 12, than carried by 6. NRA basic rifle instructor NRA basic shotgun instructor NRA range safety officer

April 5, 2009, 11:03 AM	#9
Hellbilly5000 Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2009 Location: RGV, Tx Posts: 787	I know its not kydex but i need something i can afford with bills to pay it took me a while to get the money for a p95 but then again i get an extra 13 bucks a week thanks to the president maybe i can save that and get a holster in a few months __________________ And death climbs the steps one by one, To give you the rose that's been burnt by her son, Point me to the sky above I can't get there on my own, Walk me through the graveyard Dig up her bones

April 2, 2009, 06:52 AM	#3
Hellbilly5000 Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2009 Location: RGV, Tx Posts: 787	I know ruger sells them for aboout 20 bucks on there website i just dont know how well they work. thanks for the info i have been trying to see if i can find one at a local store and i cant

April 2, 2009, 07:23 AM	#5
TexasCop Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2006 Posts: 396	The Fobus holsters are a little bit flimsy for me. I like the thicker material in the uncle mike's and Galco brand of kydex holsters. In addition, the Uncle Mike's and Galco brands are a piece of kydex that is folded over and then held together by two or more screws with rubber rings to provide tension. It's a very strong design. The Fobus holsters are 3 pieces of thinner material and each is held to the other by metal rivets. The rivet pieces aren't as large as the screws used in the other brands, and I remember seeing a training/warning bulletin from a State Agency that came over NCIC to our department about the rivets tearing out of the holster when an officer was involved in a gun retention battle. If it's something you are going to use for work, where everyone KNOWS you have a gun, and you carry it for work, get yourself something a little more duty orientied, like a good Safariland, or even a Gould & Goodrich. Check out Galls.com and look up "duty holsters" for some ideas.

April 3, 2009, 07:08 PM	#8
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Just understand that Fobus is not Kydex.

April 10, 2009, 10:28 PM	#10
CWizard Member Join Date: October 12, 2008 Posts: 39	I've been using a Fobus for my 1911 for several years now and like it very much. My buddy has a P90, he took awhile to get used to carrying in a Fobus, but likes it now.