[wiredgeorge]

The 709 is a great gun in every way EXCEPT it eats holsters. I like non-leather holsters. I have had 3 holsters of varous types and they have all been eaten by my 709 when drawing the weapon. The slide lock-back catch sticks out a bit and is a sharp edge and the edge catches the material and snags until the holster is messed up (torn). I don't like leather in an IWB holster as they are hot on my skin. I bought an Uncle Mikes #12 IWB holster at Academy and it slide lock-back catch doesn't seem to snag so hopefully this will fix the problem. Having to duck tape your holster is kind of red neck even for a red neck. Anybody face this issue and if so what did you do?

 

[MOONDAWG]

First I've heard of this M-709 problem.

However; I've gotten very great service from Uncle Mike's IWB holsters.

 

[ozzy]

I have a few nylon holsters for several of my pistols only for range use, where they sew the binding at the top I put a good amount of super glue where any part will catch it, this allows the part that snags to glide over that part. Hope this helps.

 

[wiredgeorge]

I have a few nylon holsters for several of my pistols only for range use, where they sew the binding at the top I put a good amount of super glue where any part will catch it, this allows the part that snags to glide over that part. Hope this helps.

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I honestly never thought about doing the glue thing... I am SURE it would work better to stiffen the affected area than duck tape... I am going to try it tomorrow on the ACE holster that was GREAT otherwise... the snagging was keeping me from drawing at all with that particular holster.

 

[ninesecond95]

If you have the guts to do it,,,,,,,,,,,, A dremel with a carbide tip and then some fine wet/dry sandpaper to just knock the edge down a bit. Then refinish the metal. Otherwise the superglue is a good idea.

 

[RevolverFan]

Sound like maybe it's time to switch to a Fobus or a Kydex holster!

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[CJS3]

The thing to remember about cheap nylon holsters, is that they're CHEAP. Just how much are you practicing your draw anyway?

 

[timf]

i just got a pro carry lt iwb holster for my new pt709 light weight and all leather!!! around 30 bucks shipped.

 

[mrcllusb]

I carry using a Kholster but will be purchasing a UBG holster also..Nothing beats leather/kydex.