I just got a fobus paddle holster for my CZ75b. I know they're cheap but up til now they always worked for me. The holster is way too tight, the gun goes in but I have to take it off my belt and use two hands to get the gun out, not what I want for ODPL shooting. The holster has no screws for adjustment, just rivets. Is there some way to stretch it out so it will work. Thanks
Fobus problem
- Thread starter RCPerkins
- Start date
Yes its the right holster, I made sure of that. If there's nothing I can do at least it didn't cost me too much.
Avalonthas
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Toronto ON
Through my experience I will never buy fobus again
Dexter Morgan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Just get rid of the top rivet that holds it shut. Grind it carefully with a small dremel tool.
It will hold just fine without the top rivet. But if you want to, you can replace the rivet with a small nut and bolt afterwards.
Don't worry about these "Look at my $200 holster." gear snobs. The Fobus will work just fine.
It will hold just fine without the top rivet. But if you want to, you can replace the rivet with a small nut and bolt afterwards.
Don't worry about these "Look at my $200 holster." gear snobs. The Fobus will work just fine.
Ok, I know Double tap has blade tech, who sells Comp tec?
www.comp-tac.com[/url] They make exceptional gear. Not cheap though. It was about $100 all told for a simple belt holster for my crappy Taurus. You can get a Bladetech for probably half the price.
I had a fobus paddle holster for my Taurus origionally that had the same problem as you. I took a dremel to the little bumps that hold onto the trigger guard until it fit properly. Just be careful as you can always take more off, but you can't put it back on if you go too far!
jusdivinum
CGN Regular
- Location
- SW Ontario
Before buying another holster you could try using a blow dryer to heat up the kydex and see if you can get it to stretch a bit. I had the same problem with the same pistol and this worked reasonably well for me. Having said this - I now use a Blade Tech 
Before buying another holster you could try using a blow dryer to heat up the kydex and see if you can get it to stretch a bit. I had the same problem with the same pistol and this worked reasonably well for me. Having said this - I now use a Blade Tech
Yup I even upgraded from my comp-tac to a crspeed when i got my shadow. They are a nice holster!
Before buying another holster you could try using a blow dryer to heat up the kydex and see if you can get it to stretch a bit. I had the same problem with the same pistol and this worked reasonably well for me. Having said this - I now use a Blade Tech
LOL. This is my exact story too.
I just completed my black badge course this past weekend. Was using a fobus for my Beretta 92A1. What a POS. Anyone that was there knew how tough it was to get it out of the holster. But for day 2, it was working better.
What I did was I unscrewed that useless "tension screw" took some 1x2 pieces of wood, and some wood shims and stretched the holster out. Then I boiled some water, then put the holster in there. After a min or so, I took it out and hit the wood shims further in problem areas. I then let it cool. After that, I put I think 4 1/4" washers where the screw was and screwed it back together.
Worked fine for the 2nd day. Having said that, I'm not relying on it. Still going to get a bladetech.
What I did was I unscrewed that useless "tension screw" took some 1x2 pieces of wood, and some wood shims and stretched the holster out. Then I boiled some water, then put the holster in there. After a min or so, I took it out and hit the wood shims further in problem areas. I then let it cool. After that, I put I think 4 1/4" washers where the screw was and screwed it back together.
Worked fine for the 2nd day. Having said that, I'm not relying on it. Still going to get a bladetech.
Forget the Blackhawk Serpa Holster though. A lot of ranges in the US have banned the use of this holster including Gunsite. The Serpa may work well for Military and LEO applications but can be a pain in the balls for playing the games ie wedgy time. Too, if not used properly it can be down right dangerous.
Take Care
Bob
The problem with the Serpa arises when using the 1911 design for one with the manual safety. What happens is shooters yank on the holster and if they don't get the tab right they end up squeezing down on the grip which in turn causes the thumb to push off the manual safety. If at the same time the finger forces it's way into the trigger guard area as the draw moves forward the gun goes bang. This has happened more than once and has involved experienced shooters.
Less severe is the wedgy.
I agree the holster has it's place but not in Action Sports such as IPSC or IDPA IMHO. If Gunsite has banned the holster for their classes due to AD's that have occurred then for most, the message should be clear.
Take Care
Bob
