Holdster or Wallet Holster for my P3AT?

[zxcvbob]

For $11, the belt/pocket clip that Kel-Tec sells looks interesting. But I'd like to see one in person. (also, the sharp checkering on the grip seems like it would be uncomfortable IWB)

 

[Boba Fett]

Do the holsters with the anti-print flap on one side still release the pistol on the draw? My main issue is the holster coming out of my pocket with the gun.

This was my issue as well.

For $11, the belt/pocket clip that Kel-Tec sells looks interesting.

And were I carrying it with my shirt untucked, I think I might go for that too.

If someone could patiently explain the major increase in efficiency during draw and use, maybe I would understand, but until then I'm setting it in the category with CCW badges and backup guns for my backup gun.

The main reasons I like the Holdster is because it completely eliminates any print AND I don't have to worry about getting it out of the holster. It is just all one piece.

A pocket holster:
*Keeps dirt out of the gun.
*Keeps sweat off of the gun.
*Protects the gun if you drop it.
*Covers the trigger and makes an ND impossible.


But most importantly, it keeps the gun in the exact same position standing upright all the time, so you don't have to fumble around with it when you need it right now,

I would agree with you if someone were to say, carry it in their pocket with nothing else...just plain gun rolling around in the pockets.

However, the Holdster will act like my wallet in my front pocket: it stays upright, orientated the same way all day until I take it out.

As for your other points:
*I'm not sure how a regular holster is going to prevent dirt from getting in/on your gun in your pocket. If you're getting that much stuff in your pockets, I don't think anything short of sealing your gun in a plastic baggie will help you. I can see that it might help keep lint off/out of the gun. However, I don't know about the rest of you all, but my pockets don't have a lot of lint in them. And I plan on shooting the gun a few times a month and cleaning it each time, so any lint will be done away with every two weeks at most.
*Not really a problem since I don't really sweat much and almost never sweat in my pockets.
*What are you doing dropping your gun!? Just kidding. I have never dropped any of my guns...ever. And I plan not to.
*For carrying the P-3AT in my pocket in a Holdster, I'm not really worried about pulling the trigger by accident. I'll practice with it until I am comfortable. If I feel like there is any reasonable chance it could go off, I'll switch methods.


Ultimately, my goals in order of importance are:
1) Eliminate Print in my front pocket
2) Keep upright orientation
3) Easy draw/don't bring the holster or my pocket with the gun.
4) Increase ease of firing

The Holdster seems like it fits, according to those who've use it, with all of these.

After going to the range with the P-3AT today, I have to say I like it, it is more accurate at 7' IMO than the old Bersa 380 I had (but maybe I was just not as good a shot then ), but it is like shooting with coarse sandpaper in your hands ~_~

I'm really looking forward to trying it with the Holdster.

 

[1KPerDay]

How's the recoil compared to the bersa?

 

[Boba Fett]

How's the recoil compared to the bersa?

Well...that's a whole other matter. Because it is so small, it is kind of hard to judge. From what I remember of the Bersa, the recoil wasn't all that bad on it.

Now it isn't that the recoil of the P-3AT is "bad" as it is painful...primarily because of the size and grip (the etching really rubs your palm..but at least it doesn't fly out of my hand either). After shooting 100 rounds through it today, the "webbed" area between my thumb and hand is missing a bit of skin from the wear/rubbing of the small beaver tail area, and the inside of my palm feels like I rubbed coarse sandpaper on it.

But this isn't supposed to be a fun range pistol either. And I don't plan on putting 100 rounds through it every time I go to the range. This 100 rounds was just to break it in as the manual says to do.

I'd say the recoil caused about a 2-3 inch rise of my hand, if that. The recoil itself wasn't bad at all. It felt very controllable for such a small pistol.

Like I said, it seems like the P-3AT is very accurate, but I'm sure if I tried the Bersa again I'd be even more accurate simply because there is more gun and better sights and I've had a lot more experience since I owned that Bersa. But then the P-3AT and Bersa 380 are really in two different categories IMO: pocket carry and non-pocket carry.

And just an added range report on the P-3AT, I put 100 rounds through it today with no FTF or jams or any issues whatsoever. The only problem I had was my fault when I limp wristed the second shot with it. I compensated and it didn't happen again.

 

[tlen]

I just use an Uncle Mike's pocket holster, size #1 , and have modified it to carry a spare magazine. http://www.1bad69.com/keltec/unclemikes.htm

 

[Boba Fett]

Got my Holdster!

Got my Holdster in!

Is nice

Haven't shot with it yet, but I have to say, it completely eliminates any possible print, it makes it very easy to carry in my front pocket or back pocket and draw, it maintains perfect orientation, and it even helps prevent the magazine from accidentally being dropped.

Even though I haven't shot it yet, I can already tell it will be a lot nicer on the hands.


I've also painted my sights with some acrylic model paint...much much nicer than the practically nonexistent black on black invisible sights that come on the P-3AT.