Fobus Rota Holster

[giggitygiggity]

Does anyone have experience with the Fobus Rota Holster. It seems like a viable option for concealed carry. I am interested in this because I would like to have the option to mount the pistol on my hip or align the holster in a crossdraw manner. Please let me know what you think. Also, I was looking at the Blackhawk Serpa, but I am not sure if it can be used for crossdraw. Thanks.

 

[W.E.G.]

I have a Fobus Roto-Holster.

It sticks out from my hip a lot more than non-Roto models.

 

[giggitygiggity]

Do you like it or not? Also, have you tried using it for crossdraw. I was wondering how comfortable it would be in a crossdraw configuration with a Glock 21SF. Finally, do they all have a thumb release or only certain models? Thanks.

 

[Youngrevolver]

I have a Roto holster for my SP101. I do not like the tensioning screw at all. Can never fing the right postion. I have sworn by the original fobus holsters for years. I bought a roto to go on a shoulder holster and hate them both. Just my .02. Other people may love them. Oh yeah I could never conceal it under my size medium tshirts.

 

[wow6599]

+1 to what W.E.G. and Youngrevolver said. I have had a few and I only use the original Fobus holsters now because the roto does stick out far enough that I have a hard time concealing even with a jacket on, not so with the old school Fobus. YMMV

 

[dom1104]

Fobus is junk. Stay away from all of their products. Spend the money get something decent.

 

[glove]

"Fobus is junk. Stay away from all of their products. Spend the money get something decent.

And your reason for saying that?

 

[Rxster]

My Fobus roto stays at the bottom of the drawer. It sticks out too far and the draw is finicky. You really have to draw at an exact angle. A good holster for strong side and crossdraw would be good, but I am pretty sure one position or the other will suffer. For concealed carry, the holster will depend on how dress. Strong side OWB or IWB would probably be good options depending on your situation. What are you carrying and what is your normal manner of dress?

 

[autospike]

"Fobus is junk. Stay away from all of their products. Spend the money get something decent."

And your reason for saying that?

May have something to do with things like this:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5224947140792220101#

To be fair, Fobus isn't the only holster that some folks consider to be junk. And, I have used one of their mag carriers in several FOF classes and never had a problem.

While I don't really care if I lose a mag carrier during training, I'm not willing to use one of their holsters CCW.

When I compare a Fobus injection molded holster to a kydex holster from Blade Tech or Comp-Tac or any of the other top guys, the quality just doesn't seem to be there.

Also to be fair, I've broken my share of kydex clips on several top name holsters. Sometimes it's been my fault. Sometimes I think the holster design is flawed. That's why if I can help it, I'll go with IWB and a rubber or leather loop type fastener.

 

[nwilliams]

I'm not a fan of Fobus holsters, the just feel cheap and flimsy to me. The only real benefit I see in Fobus is that they are inexpensive.

IMO if you want a quality kydex holster then buy one from Comp-Tac, great products and outstanding customer service.

 

[dom1104]

And your reason for saying that?

They are ... simply junk? I dont know how to make it more clear. they are cheap, flimsy, ill fitting, poorly constructed.

They are JUNK and widely known as such.

Their name is made fun of as

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Thats why they are 16 dollars. Give me a break I gotta defend my opinon on a FOBUS holster? They are one setup above uncle mikes.

And if you think a Fobus ROTO holster is a viable Concealed Carry Option, you would be wrong. You need something that conforms to your body, not sticks way out from it.

Go with a good holster brand, spend at LEAST 50 bucks. Preferably 70+.

Or else it will end up where all other Fobus holsters end up, in a drawer.

You want a sturdy kydex holster? go with bladetech. Comfy / concealable Comp-tac, Crossbreed etc. Leather holsters are a dime a dozen finding good ones, check the holsters / accessories forum here on THR.

But yes, the advice I give you is stay away from loose women, cheap holsters, and socialists.

 

[Ronsch]

I have to Roto-holster and it does project more than I like.

On the other hand, I have been using them since picking one up in Israel back in the late 1980s-early 1990s.

I guess I am the rare exception...I love their products. I have never had the "evil" pulling the firearm with the holster still engaged. Nor have I had the firearm drop out of their holster, not stick in the holster and not be able to draw. My Glock slides right our with a smooth presentation, and it fits along either hip just right. it is lightweight and strong. I tried pulling one I picked up at a gunshow ($5.00) apart by hand and could not.

IMHO, I hate Crossbreed. I tried one about 3 months ago (mainly on the advice of THR) and I thought it totally sucked, just too much material and did not fit me at all. it is certainly not a minimalist product, which is what I generally look for.

I do not know what "widely known" is insofar as "junk" goes, but for the climate and where I live, we have a lot of guys using Fobus holsters.

But, to each his own...

 

[Hk Dan]

Fobus isn't a bad holster for what they are. For competition or range work, they're fine. I haven't found them to be flimsy at all, but fairly rugged. In 6 years of IDPA/USPSA I've never seen one break. I should add that NOBODY uses the roto-holster.

The Rotoholster is a great idea, but this holster requires a specific angle for a smooth draw. By using the "roto" function you take it out of that angle. So, yes, you can wear the gun at about any angle, but you can only draw it at one. I sent mine back.

Now, the important part--FOR CCW? Oh, God, I think not. Unless you're bundled up in a parka or are carrying at a braille convention, they just don't conceal well enough.

Take the former poster's recommendation and look at Comp-Tac. Really any IWB will do it, and only a few OWBs fit the bill.

One man's opinion,
Dan

 

[josephbw]

I have 2 that I use on occasion, and 1 that I used only once. The one that hasn't seen the light of day, was the Roto Fobus. It was just as everyone is telling you. I wouldn't call them junk, but I wouldn't call them quality either.

 

[leadcounsel]

It sticks out way too far for CCW. Heck even a normal Fobus sticks out far for concealed carry. But the roto is just way too far.

 

[Zerodefect]

Pass on the Fobus. Junk IMO.

Google these, for majik Kydex:
Raven Concealment (Magpul cut for the Magpul cult available)
Comptac
Crossbreed

 

[possum]

i have used fobus stuff before, and i no longer do. If you are carrying don't be affraid to pay a little money and get a good holster. The fobus holsters that i have had, one of which was a roto holster, all have been crap. I carry the same way, in the same position so why do i need an "adjustable" holster? when i would sit down in my car the holster would rotate out of where i set the screw, the butt would hit the seat and can't foward. Basically the way that you lock it into position wouldn't hold, and after getting out of the car it woud not be positioned where i set it to be.

plus they are mad of polymer, and not kydex, and i have seen them break at training courses.

additionally they do not conceal well at all.

the only thing that they make that i would even consider owning anymore, is one of thier double magazine pouches, they are light weight, ow profile and fit good.

 

[searcher451]

That's a rather enlightening video, autospike. Thanks for posting it. It clearly demonstrates a potential problem with the holster -- far more than a mere opinion.

 

[RETG]

Could that video be rigged? Myself and another person tried that on an old fobus I no longer use, since I sold the gun, and it did not pop off like in the video, in fact, it would be pulled out of the pants first. But, if you saw through a few screws....
In addition, with a roto, it will rotate before the screw breaks.

Besides, someone starts to pull on your holster, I sure would hope a swift elbow up to the face would slow down the pulling a bit.

But, everything on you tube is true...right?

I have used Fobus for years, the roto does stick out quite a bit more than the standard, but don't really care since when I'm usually carrying a handgun in the fobus, it is open. If I was trying to conceal it, the roto would not be my first choice. For concealment, a good leather belt holster is best for OWB (in my opinion).

 

[Avenger29]

Tis junk.

look, get some decent quality holsters for your gun(s). There are lots of holster makers who make thier holsters to be able to use strong side and cross draw.

One of my favorite holster companies is Simply Rugged. From them, you can get a pancake holster that can be carried strong side, cross draw, and with the addition of their in/out straps, in waist band. And it'll hold the gun tighter to your body.

You really get what you pay for when it comes to holsters. Most shops only stock Uncle Mikes, Fobus, and the Serpa holsters because they are dirt cheap for the shop to get and many people don't care that they are getting crap.

 

[autospike]

Could that video be rigged?

Of course it could be rigged. Then again the fact that yours was fine but that one wasn't could be indicative of poor quality control.

As I said, I own a FOBUS mag carrier and a holster. I'll use the mag carrier for class (and have CCWd with it occasionally) but I won't use the holster and it's not just because of this video. I'm not willing to make a wide sweeping statement saying that all of it is junk, I will say that based on my own criteria it's just not for me.

Besides, someone starts to pull on your holster, I sure would hope a swift elbow up to the face would slow down the pulling a bit.

Having been through many force on force evolutions, I can tell you that it's not always easy for *me* to pull off whatever move (in this case a swift elbow) I have in mind. If it gets in that close, things often turn into a grappling match.

And, I really think that folks overestimate the amount of damage they can do to another determined individual. If you add in another attacker, it can get very... interesting.

I've used Milt Sparks, BladeTech, Comp-Tac, and Tucker during force on force and never had any extraordinary problems. I prefer leather IWB because it seems to help with retention. Of course YMMV.

 

[sniper5]

Check Blade-tech. Similar product but much better reviews.

 

[grace2u]

Fobus is handy for the range and I like the tension lock system. It just makes me feel better about it, so I leave my nightstand gun in a fobus. If, by some fluke, someone is able to find my pistol, a child could not get it loose from the fobus to chamber a round and fire it.

 

[David E]

we have a lot of guys using Fobus holsters.

For competition or range work, they're fine. In 6 years of IDPA/USPSA.... NOBODY uses the roto-holster.

No GOOD shooter uses FOBUS, period.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: If someone says, "I use FOBUS and haven't noticed anything wrong with it" is really saying, "My skill level isn't high enough to detect the myriad of flaws in this holster."

 

[dom1104]

No GOOD shooter uses FOBUS, period.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: If someone says, "I use FOBUS and haven't noticed anything wrong with it" is really saying, "My skill level isn't high enough to detect the myriad of flaws in this holster."

This is truth.