Customer Reviews

Fobus® Paddle Holster, BERETTA/TAURUS

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First, I got this holster because I was signed up for a shooting class, and it seemed like a good idea to have one. Also, since I wasn't planning on carrying my gun as a sidearm, the price was right.

The holster is made of a hard, yet flexible plastic, so when you place the paddle inside your pants it's pretty damn confortable. The problem is the holster is made for military/police use, so the design is rather unique. It holds your gun in place by grabbing the trigger guard when fully inserted. Drawing the gun is accomplished by giving the gun a quick, hard draw. Pulling slowly will not remove the gun and only give you a wedgy. So, it stays secure if you are running or jumping, and if someone tries to grab your gun they will find it difficult to do so. I couldn't get my gun out of the holster until I read the directions.

So, if you are looking for an inexpensive paddle holster that will really secure your gun without any kind of a strap, this may be what you are looking for. But, if you are looking for a holster that simply cradles your gun, allowing for a smooth, effortless draw, you might want to keep looking. I mean, it works and it's nice, but it's no $100 custom leather holster.

As for concealment: If you can figure out how to conceal a Baretta 92 on your side in a paddle holster, I guess you can use it for concealment.

All Fobus Holsters are of good quality and will secure a handgun well. You can adjust the draw tension through the use of two screws on this side. This holster is NOT suitable for concealed carry....it sits too far away from the body, but for open carry of range use it is excellent. I have used one on my last two deployments for carrying a Baretta M-9 (Model 92F) aroind the FOB. I have not used it "outside the wire"....a thigh holster fits the bill for that task. Overall a decent holster for it's intended use.

This is an absolutely incredible holster! My pistol fits snugly in the holster, yet is easy to draw. The holster stays put, and doesn't move at all on the belt. If you are looking for a good holster at a reasonable price, it would be hard to beat this paddle holster.

Fit my 92F perfectly. Only takes a few draws to get used to. Fits inside the pants snugly and comfortably. A very nice product at a great price.

Purchased this from Amazon for my officers model 1911, and wasn't sure of the fit until I received it. Fits perfectly, with excellent retention. Only problem was that the front sight would hang up on the holster. Three swipes with a rat tail file fixed this perfectly. This is my third Fobus holster, and I have been very pleased with every one. For concealed carry, you need a loose jacket or sweat shirt of the correct length, anything tight will print the gun.