NY27

My DeSantis minislide has lost its shape after 8 years. I've used it for all my Glocks at one point or another when I carry OWB. I'm looking for a new OWB carry holster and was considering the FIST#10 short cut.

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Does anyone have this holster? Does the mouth remain open for one handed reholstering? How is the retention? Will it fit a 1 3/4" belt? I know that FIST does make a holster that has a reinforced mouth but it is $114. I'd like to stay under $60.

Thanks.

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wmhawth

I don't own a #10 but I do have 4 FIST holsters. Retention is excellent and all maintain shape. FIST quality and service are great. My holsters were all under $100.00. I'd say your plan to stay Under $60.00 might prove to be difficult if you want a leather holster of reasonably good quality.

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William

NY27

Thanks for the reply. Actually, the #10 is $49.95. So with shipping and handling I should be ok. I have only one other FIST and it is the #20 IWB. It has a reinforced mouth. The reason I was asking about the #10 is because in the photo it does not appear to have a reinforced mouth. This does not always mean that it will not stay open for a one hand reholster.

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wmhawth

None of mine have a reinforced mouth. I'd bet you won't have a problem with the # 10 as I don't with any of mine. Good luck with whatever you choose.

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William

Warmon

Hey guys,

I was just about to start a FIST thread, but might as well stick what I had to say here. I ordered two fist and got them about two weeks ago. Time from order to receipt was right at 4 weeks. I ordered a #9 for a Taurus 617 and a #11 for an Astra A-75. I got the #11 with a reinforced throat for $8 more. I really like them - the fit and retention is perfect. I did have to do the wax paper wrap for 4-5 hours. These are very good holsters for the price - best I've seen yet.

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Fozzy Bear

Just curious, but have you asked DeSantis to just fix your old one?

I'm betting that IF they don't fix it free, they can re-shape it much cheaper than buying a new holster.


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retsupt99

I have dozens of various Fist holsters and recommend them quite often...I don't know that I would get any holster with the barrel and front sight exposed, but the holster WILL be great quality.

Stay armed...we all have different tastes...stay safe!

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NY27

It is a soft leather. I don't know if they could fix it. In any event a one hand reholster with the DeSantis was hit or miss. Sometimes the muzzle would catch the outside if the holster on the way in.

I like the open bottom, it will allow me to carry my 23 and 27 in the same holster. Most of my OWB holsters have an open bottom. As you stated we all have different tastes.

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Marvin Knox

I've got the FIST #19 "short crop" IWB. It's adjustable like the #20. Great retention, nice finish, fast order time. Price was right.

I wear it OWB between the waistband and the belt a lot of the time and find that it conceals almost as well as complete IWB because I carry a snub nose and there isn't a whole lot of holster that goes inside the waistband anyway.

I haven't had many other holsters with which to compare it. But it seems to me to be a good value for the money.

NY27

Well, I've been using my FIST #10 on occasion with my 23 and 27. It's pretty comfy, good retention and easy one hand reholstering. My only complaint is the cant. Shame on me, I should have examined the photo of it better, but I wish it had a little more of a cant. But it is hard to tell until you wear the holster.

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