My first fobus holster

ron8903 · March 23, 2005, 07:32 AM

Just got my first fobus paddle for my sig p230 its nice but it's a little tight
will it losen up with use? if not what will help it along

Nortonics · March 23, 2005, 07:43 AM

If it's leather, the way Milt Sparks suggests and the way I helped mine along was to take the thick plastic bag the holster was delivered in and wrap my gun with it, then holster it. I actually used two bags for extra thickness. When your gun isn't in use, just do this and leave it. It does help.

Just wearing it for a while you'll see marked improvement as well - takes some time...

FlyinGN · March 23, 2005, 07:47 AM

spray some WE40 in it. Thats what most guys do with Fobus holsters.

ron8903 · March 23, 2005, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the info. think I'll try the WD-40 as it's not leather

Cazach · March 23, 2005, 06:47 PM

Most Kydex holsters will smooth out a little (but not much) with use. If it is too tight after the WD40 trick you can use a hair dryer or heat gun to soften it up and stretch it out. Just take care and don't loosen it up too much.

emt118 · March 23, 2005, 07:21 PM

Caz, is right I heated mine infront of a kero. heater and than put my gun in it
and since it was winter I placed it outside and it molded just right ......

Halojumper · April 10, 2005, 12:14 PM

The Fobus holsters have a tension adjustment screw. It's on the side of the holster. Just loosen it and experiment with the retention strength.

mikeb9550 · May 1, 2005, 10:11 PM

Most Fobus dont have an adjustment screw but you can drill out the rivet and put one in yourself.

Capt. Charlie · May 2, 2005, 04:00 PM

When I first saw a Fobus, it was hate at first sight. Now, 4 of them later, I think they're the neatest thing since a zipper in pants. They're made for specific models of weapons, and they're supposed to be tight. That's their retention function. My dealer also suggested WD-40, but I've only had to use it a couple of times. In spite of how tight it is, I've found that a proper draw is both easy and fast, but you do need to draw straight out of it. If you try to draw at any kind of angle, it won't budge. Where you wear it is also important. Experiment with it at different locations on your belt to find where your "natural" draw is. If you want to change the tension to loosen it up, the test is whether you can hold it upside down without the weapon falling out. If it falls out, it's too loose. Can't beat 'em for twenty bucks!

Dave85 · July 16, 2005, 03:25 AM

I just got my first one a week ago, and it loosened up TOO much. After a dozen or so practice draws, I got a good solid feel for the right draw angle. not too long after that, it just seemed to just open up. I tip it upside-down and the piece drops right out. Any suggestions on how to tighten it back up? Retention seems to be achieved by pressure on the trigger guard. As there is no rivet at the back of that portion, the retrofitting of a screw is not feasible.

jacobtowne · July 16, 2005, 01:07 PM

ron8903:
FWIW: I carry a SIG P232 also, but I use a Don Hume open top leather belt holster when wearing a jacket or shirt outside the trousers. In summer, I sometimes use a Kramer Confidante, which is a fishnet T-shirt with holsters under the arms.
Nice pistol.
JT

tanstaafl4y · July 16, 2005, 06:41 PM

+1 on the "give it a while you'll get used to it" theory.

The intent of the fobus design is that only the person weraing the holster will be able to draw the pistol. As crazy as this idea seems - I am not a tinkerer...I figure that Fobus (or any other company) probably spent more money on R&D than I did so If It an't broke I don't want to F*%# with it.

March 23, 2005, 07:32 AM	#1
ron8903 Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Location: south florida Posts: 217	My first fobus holster Just got my first fobus paddle for my sig p230 its nice but it's a little tight will it losen up with use? if not what will help it along __________________ eyes,ears open. mouth closed

March 23, 2005, 07:43 AM	#2
Nortonics Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2004 Location: Murderapolis Posts: 521	If it's leather, the way Milt Sparks suggests and the way I helped mine along was to take the thick plastic bag the holster was delivered in and wrap my gun with it, then holster it. I actually used two bags for extra thickness. When your gun isn't in use, just do this and leave it. It does help. Just wearing it for a while you'll see marked improvement as well - takes some time... __________________ Tom.

March 23, 2005, 07:47 AM	#3
FlyinGN Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2001 Location: South Jersey Posts: 402	spray some WE40 in it. Thats what most guys do with Fobus holsters. __________________ S&W 686 Distinguished Combat magnum 6" polished, Beretta 92FS in stainless, Armscor 1911A1 in stainless,Alchemy Arms Spectre stainless/aluminum, S&W 22A 7" fluted, Taurus tracker in .17HMR 8" stainless, Firestorm mini 9 Benelli Nova 12ga in black, Winchester 190

March 23, 2005, 10:28 AM	#4
ron8903 Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Location: south florida Posts: 217	Thanks for the info. think I'll try the WD-40 as it's not leather __________________ eyes,ears open. mouth closed

April 10, 2005, 12:14 PM	#7
Halojumper Junior Member Join Date: April 10, 2005 Posts: 1	You can adjust it The Fobus holsters have a tension adjustment screw. It's on the side of the holster. Just loosen it and experiment with the retention strength.

March 23, 2005, 06:47 PM	#5
Cazach Member Join Date: December 9, 2004 Posts: 58	Most Kydex holsters will smooth out a little (but not much) with use. If it is too tight after the WD40 trick you can use a hair dryer or heat gun to soften it up and stretch it out. Just take care and don't loosen it up too much.

March 23, 2005, 07:21 PM	#6
emt118 Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 37	Caz, is right I heated mine infront of a kero. heater and than put my gun in it and since it was winter I placed it outside and it molded just right ......

May 1, 2005, 10:11 PM	#8
mikeb9550 Junior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Posts: 10	Most Fobus dont have an adjustment screw but you can drill out the rivet and put one in yourself.

May 2, 2005, 04:00 PM	#9
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	When I first saw a Fobus, it was hate at first sight. Now, 4 of them later, I think they're the neatest thing since a zipper in pants. They're made for specific models of weapons, and they're supposed to be tight. That's their retention function. My dealer also suggested WD-40, but I've only had to use it a couple of times. In spite of how tight it is, I've found that a proper draw is both easy and fast, but you do need to draw straight out of it. If you try to draw at any kind of angle, it won't budge. Where you wear it is also important. Experiment with it at different locations on your belt to find where your "natural" draw is. If you want to change the tension to loosen it up, the test is whether you can hold it upside down without the weapon falling out. If it falls out, it's too loose. Can't beat 'em for twenty bucks! __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie

July 16, 2005, 03:25 AM	#10
Dave85 Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,421	I just got my first one a week ago, and it loosened up TOO much. After a dozen or so practice draws, I got a good solid feel for the right draw angle. not too long after that, it just seemed to just open up. I tip it upside-down and the piece drops right out. Any suggestions on how to tighten it back up? Retention seems to be achieved by pressure on the trigger guard. As there is no rivet at the back of that portion, the retrofitting of a screw is not feasible. __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" --commonly misattributed to, and most likely not, Benjamin Franklin

July 16, 2005, 01:07 PM	#11
jacobtowne Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2005 Location: New England Posts: 277	ron8903: FWIW: I carry a SIG P232 also, but I use a Don Hume open top leather belt holster when wearing a jacket or shirt outside the trousers. In summer, I sometimes use a Kramer Confidante, which is a fishnet T-shirt with holsters under the arms. Nice pistol. JT

July 16, 2005, 06:41 PM	#12
tanstaafl4y Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 136	+1 on the "give it a while you'll get used to it" theory. The intent of the fobus design is that only the person weraing the holster will be able to draw the pistol. As crazy as this idea seems - I am not a tinkerer...I figure that Fobus (or any other company) probably spent more money on R&D than I did so If It an't broke I don't want to F*%# with it. __________________ "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch" -popularized by Sci-Fi author Robert A Heinlein