Don't buy a PagerPal holster

[Socrates]

I can easily see why LEO's would like it. Anyone carrying it is SUPER EASY to pick out as carrying a concealed weapon, if you know what to look for.

I bought one, and, I have the fake pager that doesn't look like a pager, and, I bought the eye glass case, which is stiched and made in a way that screams,

"Hi, I"m a fake, and glasses don't fit in me. By my stiching, and design, it's obvious I'm carrying a PagerPal Holster, and, I look like I was made by someone who is a holster maker, and on the same machine that stiches the holsters. SCREAMING GUN!!!!"

After these two, terrible renditions of 'efforts' to provide a reasonable
conceal point, I gave up. Spent enough money on the thing, and, spending
more is just throwing good money after bad. I just looked at it again, and, the cheap plastic clip slide in on the pager always looks like it's going to break, and, the stiching on the eyeglass case does look IDENTICAL
TO THE HOLSTER STICHING. It makes the eyeglass case look just as I described it, a case made of the same leather, and stiched on the same machine as the holster. GUESS WHAT??? IT LOOKS LIKE A HOLSTER.
GREAT CONCEALMENT PLAN, GUYS.

I just tried the holster with my 360 PD. If I took the grip off the gun, it might not print as badly as it did with the 1911 UC II.

What a waste of good money.



I used to keep an UC II in the holster, under my bed, but sold it. Ebay is a great idea, except, it's hard for me to sell this thing to anyone. Unlike the makers, I have to stand behind what I sell...

S

 

[eagle45]

I bought one like birddog1, right after Ohio passed CCW. I tried to like it, but just couldn't. I never did get rid of it though, it's in the drawer with a lot of others that just did not work for me. Similar concept as the thunderwear though, which I happen to like.

As far as pagers go, those that think they are not still used are mistaken. One of my job functions is to handle the cell phones and pagers for a medium sized medical service company. Most of the physicians we employ must carry a pager in addition to a cell phone because there are many places in the hospital where cell phones are not permitted. Many of them prefer the pager over the cell phone. Granted, they are not used as much as in the past, but they are very much still in use.

I did try replacing the fake pager on the PagerPal with a real one, and it is possible. Still did not like the holster though.

 

[ExtremeDooty]

The pager on my pager pal broke the first time out. The dealer replaced it right away, but I never could get used to wearing it, especially since I was driving a lot back then. I gave it to a buddy, but he gave it back. I wonder where that thing ended up? It must be around here someplace.

Another problem I see with this holster, especially for you younger guys, if you wear it on a date, at the end of the evening, the girl may be expecting a whole lot more than you can deliver.

 

[M2]

Here's an idea, those of you with PagerPals who hate them so much, sell them to some of the other folks on here who would like to try them out. At least you will recoup some of your money, it's worth nothing to you sitting in a drawer somewhere; and the PagerPal company won't make any more profit off the sale of new holsters! That way we can get more honest opinions from those who have actually tried and worn it.

If anyone has a large PagerPal and is willing to part with it, send me a message.

Cheers! M2

 

[Flopsy]

I prefer my smartcarry anyway. If you're going to use something like that, I didn't see any reason to have a visible clip when the smartcarry will conceal the rig 100%. Now I have 2 reasons not to get a pagerpal.

 

[hurrakane212]

oh really?

Quoting naagaurdian:

For every shooter who is happy with his or her gun / holster / ammo / gun safe / etc, etc, ad infinitum, ad nauseum, and says so, there are at least 10 or more shooters that can 'prove' beyond doubt that the first shooter's opinions are wrong.

Oh really?
Find me some dirt on Lou Alessi, Mitch Rosen, Eric from HBE, Mika pocket holsters, Crossbreed (ok, ok the wait time, but only because I'm impatient... ) There are several well respected, high quality holster companies that will go above and beyond to make sure the customer is happy. Tucker Gunleather has a LIFETIME warranty.
If your workmanship is quality you should not be hesitant to unquestioningly stand by your product (under normal use).
Face it man, it's pager pal with the thread devoted to how the product and customer service are not up to snuff. Not any of the other outfits.~Nathan

 

[albanian]

"Here's an idea, those of you with PagerPals who hate them so much, sell them to some of the other folks on here who would like to try them out. At least you will recoup some of your money, it's worth nothing to you sitting in a drawer somewhere; and the PagerPal company won't make any more profit off the sale of new holsters! That way we can get more honest opinions from those who have actually tried and worn it."

That is a good idea but after reading all these posts, I don't think you are going to find many people willing to put down good money for a product that is considered to be junk. I know I wouldn't pay much for one. I doubt I would even pay the shipping if someone were to give me one.

 

[Navy joe]

The beauty of the Pager Pal is that the profile of your gun cannot be detected, and it can be drawn and targeted in under one second with practice. If you find any other holster that provides that kind of concealability and functionality. . . buy it.

BS, pure and simple. I regularly attend local IDPA matches where they often run what is the informal club standard exercise. One string in the exercise is one shot from retention on a full target at 3 yards. Being a standard, concealment clothing is not required. Of 40 shooters 2-3 will be under one second. That would be the 2-3 master class guys. I consistently run .85-.90 with a G17 from a Bladetech holster. I am sure Rob Leatham could do the same in .50. Now you expect me to believe some one can draw and "target" in sub one second after fumbling around in their pants when reacting to a suprise stimulus? Wow, you Pagerpal guys are chock full of grandmaster goodness.

 

[TxPhantom]

Hide it in your drawers....

My wife bought one of those at a local gun show a couple of months ago for about fifty bucks. 1st thing we had to do was take that pager (or whatever) thing off. Who uses a pager anyway and the cell phone wouldn't fit. It works sorta ok on her but I can't get it to look right with my medium sized beer belly. I think it's in one of her desk drawers. Not worth $50.00 to me.

 

[RyanM]

Most of the responses in this thread are from individuals who have never owned, used, or even seen a Pager Pal holster.

Is this guy dumb or something, or did he just decide to not read the thread? Every other post after the first page says "I bought one, it was horrible, and now I regret ever buying it."

 

[Sean Dempsey]

wts

I've got a black pagerpal I bought for my XD9 subcompact.

I have switch to a bellyband "man panties" style holster now. I like it more.

I will sell the pagerpal to whoever, just make a reasonable offer and pay shipping. I've used it for maybe 20 minutes?

 

[Gordon]

I bought one that took a folding knife quite a while back. I found it would take my Colt Officers model down thru Medium auto and up to Detective Special revolvers. It is not very well made or quality materials but has not broken in the few dozen times I deemed it neccesary for "deep cover"

 

[Hot brass]

Just looking at a new holster, the Pager Pal "WAS" something I was going to considder.

Not anymore.

Thanks for the warning.

 

[jeepmor]

Show me some dirt on other mfrs

Edited to remove comments against HBE delivery time. Thanks for the explanation Eric, it means everything to me as a customer and is forgiven. But seriously man, I really think you need some staff helping you out. If I lived in your area, I'd be knocking on your door asking if I could help because I too am a craftsman. Well, I used to be, now I just babysit silicon wafers, about as satisfying as any other corporate job I suppose.

As noted above, forgiveness is very easy for me when I'm communicated with. When I'm not, I suspect I'm being taken and become more likely to steer people away, just like this thread is doing for pager pal. I saw that contraption on their website, was not impressed with something that big being posed as a "pager" holder. Pagers have clips on them, why would I need something else with a clip to clip my pager too???? Liked the idea initially since it completely concealed the firearm below the bend line. but the guy was wearing such baggy pants he could have hidden an AR15 pistol in there. Thanks for the warnings on the low quality craftsmanship of the pagerpals. Hopefully feedback on forums like this will get the message across.

Eric read this and got back to me, which is why I removed my comments. Like I said, communication with reasonable explanations are easy for me to forgive because I just don't like carrying grudges on anyone because it's not healthy. Plus, we ALL deserve the benefit of the doubt on occasion.

jeepmor

 

[TxPhantom]

Jeepmor....

I can't imagine ordering a holster that takes 18 weeks to produce and it being 8 weeks over due. That's six & a half months! I'd be ready to explode! I am waiting on my Crossbreed holster (for S & W MP40) that, as of now, is only a week late of the promised six week delivery estimate. I've had no communication either but I guess it's a little soon to worry about it. I've only heard good things about the Crossbreed and the man that owns the company. We will see.
By the way since I don't know every holster maker, who is HBE?

 

[aguyindallas]

Count me as one of the folks that due to poor service will never consider anything with their name on it.

 

[Carl N. Brown]

So if the pager holster is a give-away because nobody
really carries pagers anymore, my 8-track concealment
box must be a bad idea too.

I carry my cellphone in a case designed for a small Mace
canister.

 

[K.L.O.sako]

thaks for the info Iwont by one. have you tryed S.O.B.(small of back
) types yet.there akward at first while driving but soon you dont notice its there.

 

[PCRCCW]

Interesting thread........PagerPals are for a very distinct group of people who arent built like me or as a matter of fact, anyone I know or who have spoken with.....I could never get them to work and after breaking about 20 pagers just doing practice draws in the attempts to getting it to work....lost my faith in its ability to work in general.

They may honestly work for some people...and to those people, Im happy you like them! Personally they are uncomfortable, didnt conceal that well, dont work that well and broke when I actually did try for 4-6 months playing with 2 o3 3 of them.


Jeepmor....PM sent.

Shoot well and god bless.

 

[fastford19]

How well would this holster work with my build. I am 6'3" 200lbs, Wear somewhat baggy clothing.

 

[shooter1]

ff19,
Unfortunately, you'll have to try one to know if it works for you. I'm about your size, 20# heavier. I bought one to carry a P-11. It was pretty uncomfortable, and printed pretty bad in my clothes. It was slow to draw as you would expect from deep cover. I jokingly told friends that I had developed a tumor to explan the bulge. Mine is still in my holster box somewhere. I found that a "Belly Band", with the pistol carried high ip into the armpit works well for deep cover and a medium sized pistol, ie Glock 36, Officer's 1911, PF-9.
I, like others, have a pretty good collection of holsters that just didn't work out. Good luck on your quest!
str1

http://www.customexports.com/GunHolsters.htm

Check out the Deep Cover Shoulder Holster.

 

[glazer1972]

I stopped in front of that guys table at a guns show once. He proceeded to show my wife one of those and tried sticking his hand down the front of her pants. She started backing up and he was visibly perturbed. We walked on then. At shows after that we would make it a point to bypass his table and his junk. She said if he tried to stick his hands down her pants one more time she was gonna lay him out.

 

[Dr.Who]

Here's another one that will not buy.....

 

[Bruce333]

I just watched the demo video on the Pagerpal website.

What I don't like is that every time he draws the gun he sweeps his arm with the muzzle...I'm sure you could use the holster without sweeping yourself, but it would be slower.

I'll pass on these also...

 

[SouthpawShootr]

stopped in front of that guys table at a guns show once. He proceeded to show my wife one of those and tried sticking his hand down the front of her pants. She started backing up and he was visibly perturbed. We walked on then. At shows after that we would make it a point to bypass his table and his junk. She said if he tried to stick his hands down her pants one more time she was gonna lay him out.

Perturbed? He should have been arrested for assault. What a dope.