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Requiem · 03-07-2007, 11:57 AM

Anyone used one of these? Like it? dislike it? Why?

Here's the link to it as well....

https://secure.fobusholster.com/cata...7d19aac04eb1d2

BoomerBSG · 03-07-2007, 12:42 PM

i was looking for one of those local. talked to a couple gun dealers here who have FOBUS, and said they where not that good, that they tend to roto way out of position, even to the point of your gun turning handle down.

dunno though first hand, i like my Fobus non roto though for my xd.

cheers

Shrek Man · 03-07-2007, 02:36 PM

I got one of those XD Gear adjustable holsters like the Fobus at Christmas. I moves up and down and can cant several degrees forward and back. I don't really like it because it positions the firearm too far from your body for concealed carry. It has adjustable tension but the gun never seems to snap in real well. I did buy one of the XD Gear paddle holsters (fixed position) yesterday when I picked up my new XD40 and I like it alot. It's adjustable too and the gun snaps in and retains well. It was only $14.99 vs $35 for the adjustable. The part # is XD3500PH1 if you want to look into it. I think the Fobus and XD Gear holsters are both made in Israel.

Shrek Man

**Old School** · 03-07-2007, 02:47 PM

I like the E2 Generation of holsters by Fobus, not the older style. The adjustable retention version are better than the fixed generation for sure.

Note that a Roto-Holster is not IDPA legal, in case you want to use it for IDPA too.

OS

LandTrain · 03-07-2007, 05:25 PM

I have the regular FOBUS for the XD.

It has a slight cant to it.

I find that if I keep my belt snug, I have no problems with movement at all.

I have no problem with it sticking out too far to be my carry holster.

Everywhere I have checked, looked, seen, etc........the Fobus ROTO is non existent. Maybe that should be an indication.

Requiem · 03-07-2007, 07:25 PM

Thanks for the info everyone. I'm looking at the Fobus Roto because I liked the shoulder rig and thigh rig that's available for it.

I like the idea of interchanging the holster and being able to attach it to a thigh rig when and then slapping it onto a shoulder rig (mainly when I'm driving).

**VaGunNut** · 03-07-2007, 08:29 PM

IMHO the Fobus roto sticks out too far for carry because of the roto mechanisim. I have one with both belt and paddle attachements. The paddle is more stable than the belt due to the extra length of the paddle. With it sticking out it tends to lean on me using the belt attach. I have a pretty good belt but perhaps a very very stiff belt would keep that from happening. I also have a Hume Open Top and it just sits much closer to the body and is easier for concealment.

Hwkeye · 03-07-2007, 08:47 PM

I had a Roto Paddle for my S&W snubby. It was OK... to tell you the truth, I actually like the XD Gear holster better. Couple problems with the roto:

- I had a bit of a problem with the draw. I like the tension screw better for me to decide my draw power.

- The roto paddle had a tendancy for me to come loose when moving (getting in and out of the car, etc.) Once you move it too much, the screw will loosen and holster will not be secure.

They are alright, but I would just buy the XD Gear paddle holster.

Thanks!

Dakotaranger · 03-07-2007, 09:28 PM

I have a roto holster that won't stay in place. Not worth the money. If you want a Fobus holster make sure it's the fixed position.

Requiem · 03-08-2007, 08:05 AM

Thanks for the of the feedback. Looks like I'm not gonna get one of the Fobus Roto's....

I did see a deal for a blade-tech package for $95.

03-07-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
Requiem XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Inwood, WV Posts: 149	Fobus Roto Holster (opinions??) Anyone used one of these? Like it? dislike it? Why? Here's the link to it as well.... https://secure.fobusholster.com/cata...7d19aac04eb1d2

03-07-2007, 12:42 PM	#2
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,421	i was looking for one of those local. talked to a couple gun dealers here who have FOBUS, and said they where not that good, that they tend to roto way out of position, even to the point of your gun turning handle down. dunno though first hand, i like my Fobus non roto though for my xd. cheers __________________ Colt Combat Commander, Colt Defender 1911, SIG P239 9mm, Beretta M9 (wifes), Winchester Defender 12 gauge, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M44, Bersa .380 Running around the house half blind tripping over My Little Ponies and hollaring "Where's the bathroom?" is not a tactical look. -Scotton

03-07-2007, 02:47 PM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,627	I like the E2 Generation of holsters by Fobus, not the older style. The adjustable retention version are better than the fixed generation for sure. Note that a Roto-Holster is not IDPA legal, in case you want to use it for IDPA too. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

03-07-2007, 08:29 PM	#7
VaGunNut XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yorktown, Virginia Posts: 503	IMHO the Fobus roto sticks out too far for carry because of the roto mechanisim. I have one with both belt and paddle attachements. The paddle is more stable than the belt due to the extra length of the paddle. With it sticking out it tends to lean on me using the belt attach. I have a pretty good belt but perhaps a very very stiff belt would keep that from happening. I also have a Hume Open Top and it just sits much closer to the body and is easier for concealment. __________________ Osama - Obama - The agenda of either would destroy America! If your shooting from the hip, beware the other guy hasn't already taken aim at you!

03-07-2007, 08:47 PM	#8
Hwkeye XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my house. Posts: 1,240	I had a Roto Paddle for my S&W snubby. It was OK... to tell you the truth, I actually like the XD Gear holster better. Couple problems with the roto: - I had a bit of a problem with the draw. I like the tension screw better for me to decide my draw power. - The roto paddle had a tendancy for me to come loose when moving (getting in and out of the car, etc.) Once you move it too much, the screw will loosen and holster will not be secure. They are alright, but I would just buy the XD Gear paddle holster. Thanks! __________________ -Justin McCain/Palin 2008 "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." -Ephesians 6:11-12

03-07-2007, 02:36 PM	#3
Shrek Man XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: White Lake, MI Posts: 51	I got one of those XD Gear adjustable holsters like the Fobus at Christmas. I moves up and down and can cant several degrees forward and back. I don't really like it because it positions the firearm too far from your body for concealed carry. It has adjustable tension but the gun never seems to snap in real well. I did buy one of the XD Gear paddle holsters (fixed position) yesterday when I picked up my new XD40 and I like it alot. It's adjustable too and the gun snaps in and retains well. It was only $14.99 vs $35 for the adjustable. The part # is XD3500PH1 if you want to look into it. I think the Fobus and XD Gear holsters are both made in Israel. Shrek Man

03-07-2007, 05:25 PM	#5
LandTrain XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 253	I have the regular FOBUS for the XD. It has a slight cant to it. I find that if I keep my belt snug, I have no problems with movement at all. I have no problem with it sticking out too far to be my carry holster. Everywhere I have checked, looked, seen, etc........the Fobus ROTO is non existent. Maybe that should be an indication.

03-07-2007, 07:25 PM	#6
Requiem XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Inwood, WV Posts: 149	Thanks for the info everyone. I'm looking at the Fobus Roto because I liked the shoulder rig and thigh rig that's available for it. I like the idea of interchanging the holster and being able to attach it to a thigh rig when and then slapping it onto a shoulder rig (mainly when I'm driving).

03-07-2007, 09:28 PM	#9
Dakotaranger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 321	I have a roto holster that won't stay in place. Not worth the money. If you want a Fobus holster make sure it's the fixed position. __________________ "One of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's house. A man's house is his castle."-- James Otis "Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence."-- Alexander Hamilton Gun control means never having to say I missed you-thoseshirts.com

03-08-2007, 08:05 AM	#10
Requiem XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Inwood, WV Posts: 149	Thanks for the of the feedback. Looks like I'm not gonna get one of the Fobus Roto's.... I did see a deal for a blade-tech package for $95.

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