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JerryM · August 18, 2004, 04:46 PM

I am a little surprised that so many here like the Fobus Paddle. I also do, but most of the time there is a large percentage of people who trash them.

I have several and have for at least 4 years. One of mine for the 1911 has been drawn from at least 7000 times in that time. I shoot about 800 rounds per month so that is not as hard as it seems.

I also have paddles from Uncle Mike and Galco, a leather one. Both place the gun too high for stability and too high to draw from under my shirt well. I much prefer the Fobus.

I agree that some fit and some don't.
While it is not my favorite for carry, I have carried one a lot, and it is a good range holster.

The Kydex holsters have an advantage of being cut our at the front which makes the draw faster.

I have Fobus paddle holsters for J-Frame, Kel Tec P32, Glock, and 1911. I do not regret any of the buys.
They don't compare with a fine Sparks or Del Fatti leather, but they are fine holsters for much work.

I have a friend who is a LEO, and he mentioned that they might break. I have not had such a problem when he grabbed mine, but I would not wear one if I were a LEO for duty.
Some have said that their instructor grabbed theirs and it either came off or broke. I wonder what they were doing while he was grabbing and tugging?

Get one and see how you like it.

Jerry

August 18, 2004, 04:46 PM	#11
JerryM Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,889	I am a little surprised that so many here like the Fobus Paddle. I also do, but most of the time there is a large percentage of people who trash them. I have several and have for at least 4 years. One of mine for the 1911 has been drawn from at least 7000 times in that time. I shoot about 800 rounds per month so that is not as hard as it seems. I also have paddles from Uncle Mike and Galco, a leather one. Both place the gun too high for stability and too high to draw from under my shirt well. I much prefer the Fobus. I agree that some fit and some don't. While it is not my favorite for carry, I have carried one a lot, and it is a good range holster. The Kydex holsters have an advantage of being cut our at the front which makes the draw faster. I have Fobus paddle holsters for J-Frame, Kel Tec P32, Glock, and 1911. I do not regret any of the buys. They don't compare with a fine Sparks or Del Fatti leather, but they are fine holsters for much work. I have a friend who is a LEO, and he mentioned that they might break. I have not had such a problem when he grabbed mine, but I would not wear one if I were a LEO for duty. Some have said that their instructor grabbed theirs and it either came off or broke. I wonder what they were doing while he was grabbing and tugging? Get one and see how you like it. Jerry __________________ Ecclesiastes 12:13 ¶Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.