8 May 03

Problems with Fobus Holsters:

For the third time over the past twelve months, I had today a student unable to get his Fobus paddle holster to release his G19/23/32. This student is an LEO of many years and is a competent shooter. In fact, he is one of my instructors.

He was carrying his G23 in a Fobus paddle on his strong side. When he attempted to draw (from concealment), all the pulling and yanking he could muster did not suffice to persuade the holster to release his pistol. I was unable to pull it out either.

The problem is the dimple that locks into the trigger guard. The material is so stiff, the front of the trigger guard would not move past the dimple. When we took the whole thing off his belt and manually spread the halves of the holster, we were finally able to get the gun out.

I've seen this twice before, and I have thus decided that this is one holster I am no longer recommending for any serious use.

/John