How is this holster?

[Irving]

So I don't actually have a holster for my CZ 75B. I was thinking of picking this up for cheap so I could use my CZ in competitions. Anything I should know about this holster? Known for catastrophic failure or anything?

http://www.tacticalinc.com/fobus-paddle-holster-forbrcz7575b75bd85-cadet-p-640.html


Looking at it, it seems like the bulge over the trigger guard might interfere with getting a high grip up into the beaver tail.
I'm not a serious competitor and usually shoot with my M&P 40c anyway, so I don't need some special rig or anything. Comments?

[Batteriesnare]

I have a similar holster for my P22, and I'm not a huge fan. It's nice to have a molded holster, but draws are very difficult (locks too well, especially for competition.) Some times if my belt isn't super tight over the holster, I've actually pulled the holster from my pants with the gun still locked in. I'm not sure if the CZ model is adjustable, but that's the experience I've had with the similar model.

[Irving]

Hmmm, good input. I definitely have experience with pulling holsters out when I'm not using a belt (even nylon ones). Does this lock onto the belt so the belt holds it down at all? If it does it will probably be okay, as I have the tension pretty tight on my Comp tax Spartan for the Smith so I should be used to it. Also, how huge of a fan are you for the price?

[Batteriesnare]

Hmmm, good input. I definitely have experience with pulling holsters out when I'm not using a belt (even nylon ones). Does this lock onto the belt so the belt holds it down at all? If it does it will probably be okay, as I have the tension pretty tight on my M-Tac for the Smith so I should be used to it. Also, how huge of a fan are you for the price?

On mine, the paddle goes inside the pants, with a little lip for the belt, but it does not specifically lock to the belt (doesn't thread through). For the price, it's hard to beat for a model molded holster, but you mentioned competition, and the locking mechanism (looked at it again, doesn't seem to be adjustable) I think would slow you down. If you have the opportunity they sell them at Gander and Sportsmans (I think, Gander for sure) and you may be able to find one that fits your Smith to get a feeling for it.

[Irving]

Hmm, I'm glad you responded and appreciate it. I know that there are other, similar cheap OWB holsters. I'm really just looking for something basic since at this point I have zero holsters that actually fit the CZ.

Edit: Now that I think about it, for just a few dollars more, I could just get the Kydex insert for the CZ for my Spartan. I should just do that instead.

[BigBear]

Hear you there. I have a Glock 21 SF with a light and extended barrel (for a can). I've been looking for a holster for months and all I can find is a thigh rig from Safari land, but it won't fit teh extended barrel... unless I "dremmel" it! lol.

[Irving]

There are some places that will custom make rigs for guns with cans on them.

[Irving]

Okay, I just ordered the extra kydex body for the CZ through Comp Tac instead. Thanks guys. Now we'll see if it shows up in time for that Feb 5th match so I can meet Blowby there.

[Batteriesnare]

Okay, I just ordered the extra kydex body for the CZ through Comp Tac instead. Thanks guys. Now we'll see if it shows up in time for that Feb 5th match so I can meet Blowby there.

Congrats! I think you'll be better served that way, let us know what you think!

[funkfool]

Wow - all solved in under 30 minutes -
For the record - my 0.02¢

I have one of the standard Kydex paddles for the Beretta 92 and have had similar experiences with difficult draw and pulling the paddle out of it's place - But with wider belts it seemed better.
Also - once running - the gun fell from the holster [Shock]
I had to revisit the tightness adjustment.

[Irving]

Ouch, that's pretty loose. I've noticed that I can easily adjust the pull on the Spartan, but it seems to loosen on it's own pretty easy and fast. It's not loose enough to fall out when running, but if I fell down a flight of stairs it might (that is checking the tension right now). I might look into using some low level lock tight on it.

[SA Friday]

You couldn't give a Fobus, not even for free.

FBI canted holsters are nice for carry, but they suck ass for competition. They suck ass for drawing from period compared to a verticle holster.

[Irving]

I noticed a few of the faster shooters had rigs that were OWB and kind of in between a leg drop and a standard belt mount. It was like a belt drop holster, so it was a little lower than the belt, but well above the thigh. They looked pretty comfortable and speedy to me. Friday do you ever do any matches north of Castle Rock?

[Elhuero]

well seems like it's been resolved.

I had a fobus, I did not like it.

[Irving]

I'm glad I asked. I see a ton of people with all Kydex OWB holsters and just assume they are all Fobus and that they are all happy with them.

[kwando]

i have one.. but i like my blackhawk serpa holster better...

cant really comment on how well it would work for competition.

[Irving]

You should post on here more often Kwando. I never see you around anymore. Also, I just need something to hold the gun since I don't have a holster at all, I'm not in any danger of being a threat at any matches at this point in time.

[SA Friday]

I noticed a few of the faster shooters had rigs that were OWB and kind of in between a leg drop and a standard belt mount. It was like a belt drop holster, so it was a little lower than the belt, but well above the thigh. They looked pretty comfortable and speedy to me. Friday do you ever do any matches north of Castle Rock?
Yes; Aurora and Weld pretty often. Occasionally, I'll choke down the reverse parastalsis and go to Boulder.