Great New Holster for my PM9: Pumping my Fist!

WJP9 · November 5th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Picked up a Fist #1AK (IWB canted ulta thin kydex with clip) as part of a purchase. I did NOT expect to like this holster at all. My experience has been with leather, which i like; I like the feel, the look, and even the smell of cow and horse hide. I figured kydex to be unsightly, uncomfortable, and wearing on the finish of the firearm. My preconceived notions of kydex, at least in the case of this particular Fist holster, were all wrong.

The Kydex on this holster is super thin (see picture). The girth of the pm9 feels no different tucked into 4 o'clock with or without the holster...the ultra thin kydex material is that thin! The clip is very secure. The holster does not rock or slide after being placed into position.

The draw is silky smooth; my pm9 slides in and out of the holster with an audible "snap". Retention is fantastic. Reholstering the firearm is easy since the ultra thin kydex material prevents the mouth of the holster from flattening. The feel of holstering kydex as opposed to leather is unique...and dare i say a little more fun.

I have found the Fist #1AK to be very comfortable to wear; more so, i believe, than the milt sparks watch six that previously garaged my Kahr. Taking away the two snap loops on either of the holster simplify the design and greatly decrease the size of the overall package. I realize that double loops help to stabilize the firearm, but with many subcompacts they can be viewed as overkill.

Very happy with my new setup. I feel the pm9 and Fist #1AK are a great combo and may be a good solution for those searching for a new EDC setup. I need to pick up a black wilderness 5stitch to replace my old....yup, leather...gun belt.

los · November 5th, 2009, 08:43 PM

WOW. Thats the thinnest kydex-made holster I've ever seen..!!

I likey ahhh lot.!

Congrats.

Wasabi · November 5th, 2009, 11:03 PM

The FIST ultra thin kydex is very nice and super comfortable. I've got a couple of K5s and a K4A myself. I agree that with a PM9 and other small pistols, a one clip setup works very well. I also have a velcro clip on my tuckable K4A for the ultimate in IWB concealment. Maybe there's a 1AK in my future too.

orangehole · November 6th, 2009, 03:18 AM

The ultra thin seems a little flimsy to me. I always order my FIST kydex holsters with the "Thin" kydex. Holds up a little better. FIST makes some great kydex as well as leather!

Wasabi · November 6th, 2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by orangehole

The ultra thin seems a little flimsy to me. I always order my FIST kydex holsters with the "Thin" kydex. Holds up a little better. FIST makes some great kydex as well as leather!

What I did with one of the K5s and a K4A is have it (the ultra thin kydex) covered with ultrasuede. It doesn't add to the thickness too much and helps with retention. I don't notice anything being flimsy either. The lady (super nice) at FIST said that it will also help longtermwise with delaying any possible cracking which is normal with kydex over the years. It looks and feels cool too.

FIST has a bunch of options for their holsters to customize what you want and the pricing is very reasonable. I'm a believer, can you tell?

Smith10 · November 7th, 2009, 08:57 AM

Retsup will be along shortly, what with this being a Fist holster thread and all. :)

I have used thier thin kydex in an iwb before and it makes for a wondefully thin holster.

retsupt99 · November 7th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Congrats on the good taste in holsters.

gottabkiddin · November 7th, 2009, 07:34 PM

Congrats on the holster. I'm gonna look into the Fist line for my G36.

WJP9 · November 7th, 2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gottabkiddin

Congrats on the holster. I'm gonna look into the Fist line for my G36.

Should be a good combo!

CRags99 · November 7th, 2009, 08:01 PM

Cool report. Lots of details and we all love pics. Thanks!

November 5th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#2
los Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 684	WOW. Thats the thinnest kydex-made holster I've ever seen..!! I likey ahhh lot.! Congrats. __________________ What we've got here is failure to communicate.

November 5th, 2009, 11:03 PM	#3
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	The FIST ultra thin kydex is very nice and super comfortable. I've got a couple of K5s and a K4A myself. I agree that with a PM9 and other small pistols, a one clip setup works very well. I also have a velcro clip on my tuckable K4A for the ultimate in IWB concealment. Maybe there's a 1AK in my future too. __________________ "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne

November 7th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#7
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	Congrats on the good taste in holsters. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

November 7th, 2009, 07:34 PM	#8
gottabkiddin Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth, 33°46'18.21"N 84°23'21.87"W Posts: 1,354	Congrats on the holster. I'm gonna look into the Fist line for my G36. __________________ When seconds count, a Cop is only minutes away. Never hit anyone in anger unless you're sure you can get away with it. "Russell Ziskey" Glock 36, Kahr CW9, Glock 23, Taurus 24 7 Pro DS, Ruger LCP, S&W 642...ect

November 7th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#10
CRags99 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Benton, KY Posts: 479	Cool report. Lots of details and we all love pics. Thanks! __________________ Glock 27 "Criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot."

November 6th, 2009, 03:18 AM	#4
orangehole Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 290	The ultra thin seems a little flimsy to me. I always order my FIST kydex holsters with the "Thin" kydex. Holds up a little better. FIST makes some great kydex as well as leather!

November 7th, 2009, 08:57 AM	#6
Smith10 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pa. Posts: 211	Retsup will be along shortly, what with this being a Fist holster thread and all. :) I have used thier thin kydex in an iwb before and it makes for a wondefully thin holster.

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