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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: Billmanweh on June 18, 2007, 05:28:39 PM

Title: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: Billmanweh on June 18, 2007, 05:28:39 PM

My R9 showed up at my FFL this morning, so I'd like to try and pick up a nice quality pocket holster for it this week.  Just wondering if there's any kind of consensus as to what some of the better ones might be?  

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: JohnBT on June 18, 2007, 05:55:22 PM

I've had a Pale Horse/Ron Graham Back Pocket for about a month and I like it.

www.palehorseholsters.com/pocket.htm

I've had a Hedley front pocket for my P-32 for years and years and would have bought another one of his if he was still taking orders. Heck, I bought it used come to think of it.

John

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: Billmanweh on June 18, 2007, 06:18:01 PM

I noticed several mentions of Hedley pocket holsters, but I also noticed that they aren't taking orders.  Any idea when they might be available again?

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: jaycee on June 19, 2007, 12:33:19 AM

I own many pocket holsters for my rohrbaugh handgun.My  favorite pocket holster- Desantis Nemesis pocket holster. :)

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: 45ACP2GO on June 26, 2007, 10:54:49 PM

 :) Desantis Nemesis pocket holster, takes up very little room and sticks good in the pocket when you draw your Pup.

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: perraultd on July 02, 2007, 01:47:03 PM

I've got a Zulu-2 from Pale Horse Holsters.  I love the quality and flexibility.  I didn't know about the Desantis Nemesis; it looks like it'd be a better holster in certain situations (loose/large pockets, certain fabrics).  I think I'll pick one up.

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: Richard S on July 02, 2007, 08:06:47 PM

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I noticed several mentions of Hedley pocket holsters, but I also noticed that they aren't taking orders.  Any idea when they might be available again?

Bill:

If I have not previously welcomed you to the Forum I do so now.

R. J. is taking some well-earned R&R but has retained his web site domain for another year and indicated that he will be back. One thing of which I am certain -- a Hedley holster is a work of art and worth the wait:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/R9HedleyWagnerSpeer.jpg)

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: jarcher on July 07, 2007, 02:11:56 AM

I love leather, but for a pocket holster I prefer unltr thin kydex from Fist Inc:

http://www.fist-inc.com

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: Duncan223 on July 08, 2007, 01:17:19 AM

I ordered a 'stingray' from Pale Horse in February and am still waiting on it...

I know they're backed-up, but...

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: JohnBT on July 08, 2007, 12:30:52 PM

I got lucky and got my order in 2 or 3 weeks since my Back Pocket and single mag carrier were listed as being in stock. I think they had to come up with a double mag carrier. I found them easy to work with - especially since I sent too much money for the 2 singles I ordered. I was offered a refund on the overpayment or an upgrade to a single and a double.   John

Bad snapshot:

(http://www.hunt101.com/watermark.php?file=500/12153DSCN0185-med.JPG)

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: deeredale on July 09, 2007, 11:27:46 PM

I bought a inside the pant leather holster from Stoner Holsters. He has the pocket in stock custom built for the pup.

HolstersRus
2548 Midd-Eaton Rd.
Middletown, OH 45042
1-513-424-3800

www.holstersrus.com

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: Arizona on July 28, 2007, 10:00:12 PM

The Nemesis actually "prints" less but causes you to sweat more.  When it is hot, it becomes very noticable.  I also use a Hedley leather with my initials.

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: CNO53 on July 28, 2007, 10:34:38 PM

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My R9 showed up at my FFL this morning, so I'd like to try and pick up a nice quality pocket holster for it this week.  Just wondering if there's any kind of consensus as to what some of the better ones might be?  

Hello Bill, I own a R9S as well as a  Seecamp LWS-32. I purchased a back pocket holster from Pocketholsters.com for the Seecamp it arrived within a few days. The quality is very good. They don't list a holster for the R9 on line yet, but I think they produce them.

http://www.pocketholsters.com/index.html

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: mshechte on July 28, 2007, 10:56:39 PM

I ordered a couple of the Back Pocket Holsters for my Seecamps, and Guardian Pistols. For $50.00 you can't beat it.
Well made, and decent Quality Leather too.
The don't have a posting for the Pup, but I know they make 'em. You gotta give 'em a call.
Mark

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: ChasenGreen on July 29, 2007, 12:52:52 PM

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:) Desantis Nemesis pocket holster, takes up very little room and sticks good in the pocket when you draw your Pup.

I recently purchased a Desantis Nemesis and a leather holster from one of the top known holster makers on these sites.   IMHO - I was and am still trying to decide which one I prefer.  The Desantis is about an ounce lighter, much softer and stays in the pocket when drawing the gun.  It certainly is not as pretty but is a fraction of the cost.

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: BillinPittsburgh on July 29, 2007, 02:50:10 PM

I have extensively used a Ron Graham Maverick to carry a North American Arms .380 under circumstances where high discretion is required.  It has worked very well.  If I were buying one today, I'd buy the slightly smaller Stingray instead.

http://www.grahamholsters.com/pocketholsters.htm

R.J. Hedley also makes a very well thought out holster.

While I have not personally tried one yet, the DeSantis Superfly looks very interesting.

http://www.desantisholster.com/m44.html

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: CNO53 on July 30, 2007, 01:29:28 AM

Same as you!

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: CNO53 on July 30, 2007, 01:33:25 AM

De Santis Nemesis.

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: CNO53 on July 30, 2007, 01:36:12 AM

I have the rig just like that but I find it uncomfortable.

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: CNO53 on July 30, 2007, 01:41:15 AM

I'll try it again when it gets cold. I really like the Nemesis

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: CNO53 on July 30, 2007, 01:45:15 AM

Thinking about it. If it's as cool as my Kimber then yes.

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: jecrhrbgh on July 30, 2007, 09:55:21 PM

Another vote for the Graham Zulu-2

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: gr8guns on August 02, 2007, 04:11:32 AM

A couple of pocket holster features that I find useful:

a) Holster cut-away under the pistol grip.
Pro:  This allows for fast acquisition of the grip when the gun is in your pocket.  This an important feature for me.
Con:  It can allow the outline of your gun to be seen through your pants.  You may want to put something else in your pocket to break up the outline.  A piece of cardboard which is cut to size can work. (Tape the edges of the cardboard.)
Holster pictures with this feature: Hedley, Desantis

b) Thumb-Push to quickly break the gun free from the holster.
Pro: Faster.  No fumbling to get it free.  Can use tight enough  holster to retain the gun in the cut-away holster, and still get the gun free quickly.
Con: None.
Holster pictures with this feature. Hedley.

c) Holster pictures with both features: Hedley.

Those are make or break features for me.  Of the four holster pictures posted so far, Hedley would be my choice.

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: Richard S on August 06, 2007, 07:35:21 AM

WS6:

A number of people prefer the belt pouch holster design for carrying a small handgun.  It's a little slower than some other holster designs in providing access to the weapon and is thought by some commentators clearly to announce "gun on board," but it does provide total protection for an expensive pistol worn outside the belt.  I can't tell which gunleather artist made the two in your photograph, but the workmanship seems to be excellent.

Ron Graham makes one of the best belt pouch rigs now offered.  He markets it as the "MUFTI" through Pale Horse Holsters. It can be seen by scrolling down at this link:

http://palehorseholsters.com/belt.htm

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: CaptBW on August 06, 2007, 08:36:15 AM

I have this holster for my Seecamp. It clips to athletic shorts that have no pockets or belt. It has been recognized as a holster only once, and that was at my favorite gun store. Otherwise it receives not even a second glance. Two thumbs up!

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: Richard S on August 06, 2007, 11:29:50 AM

I should mention that Jerry Haugen of Haugen Handgun Leather also makes a superb belt pouch rig.

http://www.haugenhandgunleather.com/

In fact, I have one of his belt pouches for my G-32. I don't use a belt pouch very often, but it's in my gun safe for those times when one is needed.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/aug06_01.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/aug06_02.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/aug06_03.jpg)

I agree with the Captain that only another member of the CCW community will be apt to spot a belt pouch as a gun holster. Most people who notice it will assume that it contains a PalmPilot or other such communication device.

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: Ubik380 on August 06, 2007, 02:30:37 PM

I'd like to see this with a magnetic snap in place of the current spring snap, and a Palm or other logo stamped on it. If people saw an appropriate logo they'd jump to the wrong conclusion automatically.

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: Richard S on August 06, 2007, 03:26:12 PM

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I'd like to see this with a magnetic snap in place of the current spring snap, and a Palm or other logo stamped on it. If people saw an appropriate logo they'd jump to the wrong conclusion automatically.

I seem to recall reading a post on another forum about someone who claimed to have attached a cellular telephone lanyard to the inside of his belt pouch and let it hang out the side to help further "camouflage" the rig. That sounds like a leaf taken from the Pager Pal holster book.

http://www.pagerpal.com/

Title: Re: favorite pocket holsters?
Post by: CNO53 on August 06, 2007, 08:57:46 PM

So thats why I couldn't pull the slide back!  8)