Good Walther holster

odugrad · August 3, 2018, 04:08 PM

Okay, I have a PPQ that I generally carry in my edc bag. But I'm looking for a good, quality holster. I'm looking for comfort more than anything. I'm open to IWB or OWB. I purchased a Foebus holster and it's no good. It's an OWB VPQ model (I think). About a third of the time I'm drawing it pulls right up with the PPQ. Definitely not something I'd trust my life with.

What do you guys use?

sigarms228 · August 3, 2018, 04:43 PM

Have you tried adjusting retention on the Fobus holster first? When I draw a pistol I kind of snap it out of the kydex holder rather than a slower draw even with retention set to what I like.

jr24 · August 3, 2018, 05:47 PM

I am a Vedder holster convert. I love the light tuck IWB and the OWB is pretty good too.

Well made, thin Kydex and reasonably priced.

Looks like they carry Walther PPQ too.

odugrad · August 4, 2018, 09:57 AM

Tightening/loosening the retention doesn't seem to matter. It appears the ledge that is supposed to keep the holster under the belt isn't enough to keep the holster in the waistband.

I hope that makes sense.

T. O'Heir · August 4, 2018, 11:20 AM

"...it pulls right up with the PPQ..." Likely the belt you have. The belt is as important as the holster.

sigarms228 · August 4, 2018, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odugrad

Tightening/loosening the retention doesn't seem to matter. It appears the ledge that is supposed to keep the holster under the belt isn't enough to keep the holster in the waistband.

I hope that makes sense.

As T.O'Heir mentioned a good gun belt is a crucial part of a CCW system. I personally use a Beltman Bullhide gun belt but there are a lot of other fine gun belts too.

I don't have first hand experience with Black Arch holsters, and would love to hear from anyone that has, since you mention comfort is a priority their dual clip IWB Protos-M holster may be worth a look. The 3/4 hybrid construction looks very interesting as it would increase retention over a typical hybrid holster.

https://www.blackarchholsters.com/co...ducts/protos-m

hodaka · August 4, 2018, 02:02 PM

I've tried several and have landed on a Safariland Kydex holster with a thumb release. I'm not fond of holsters with releases but this one is natural and I don't notice. A bit large, as is the pistol, but it is smooth to draw from.

Worc · August 7, 2018, 12:00 PM

I also have the above Safariland http://www.safariland.com/products/h...0.html#start=4 and like it quite a bit. I use it for several of my 9mm's and the release paddle is pretty intuitive. For IWB I like the N82 https://n82tactical.com/product-cate...s-walther-ppq/ It is the most comfortable holster that I have used for this type of carry. Works well for hip and cross draw appendage carry. I have the original and it also works on several of my other 9mm's with no adjustment.

August 3, 2018, 04:08 PM	#1
odugrad Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2013 Location: The East Coast Posts: 477	Good Walther holster Okay, I have a PPQ that I generally carry in my edc bag. But I'm looking for a good, quality holster. I'm looking for comfort more than anything. I'm open to IWB or OWB. I purchased a Foebus holster and it's no good. It's an OWB VPQ model (I think). About a third of the time I'm drawing it pulls right up with the PPQ. Definitely not something I'd trust my life with. What do you guys use?

August 3, 2018, 04:43 PM	#2
sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 1,765	Have you tried adjusting retention on the Fobus holster first? When I draw a pistol I kind of snap it out of the kydex holder rather than a slower draw even with retention set to what I like. __________________ “When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic.” ― Benjamin Franklin

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T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...it pulls right up with the PPQ..." Likely the belt you have. The belt is as important as the holster. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

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August 3, 2018, 05:47 PM	#3
jr24 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2011 Posts: 870	I am a Vedder holster convert. I love the light tuck IWB and the OWB is pretty good too. Well made, thin Kydex and reasonably priced. Looks like they carry Walther PPQ too.

August 4, 2018, 09:57 AM	#4
odugrad Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2013 Location: The East Coast Posts: 477	Tightening/loosening the retention doesn't seem to matter. It appears the ledge that is supposed to keep the holster under the belt isn't enough to keep the holster in the waistband. I hope that makes sense.

August 4, 2018, 02:02 PM	#7
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	I've tried several and have landed on a Safariland Kydex holster with a thumb release. I'm not fond of holsters with releases but this one is natural and I don't notice. A bit large, as is the pistol, but it is smooth to draw from.

August 7, 2018, 12:00 PM	#8
Worc Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 641	I also have the above Safariland http://www.safariland.com/products/h...0.html#start=4 and like it quite a bit. I use it for several of my 9mm's and the release paddle is pretty intuitive. For IWB I like the N82 https://n82tactical.com/product-cate...s-walther-ppq/ It is the most comfortable holster that I have used for this type of carry. Works well for hip and cross draw appendage carry. I have the original and it also works on several of my other 9mm's with no adjustment.