NEW- RKBA Pocket Holster Review

[Burk Cornelius]

I just received my newest pocket holster from RKBA Holsters (Right to Keep and Bear Arms). I will carry it for a couple weeks then post my full review at that time. Since I have reviewed other pocket holsters, I might do a side by side comparison as well so you can see how it stacks up against some other popular pocket holsters out there.

For now here are some pictures.

 

[Brock]

That looks great. I will definitely be on the look out for your review as I need a pocket holster.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Well, I don’t have to wait two weeks to give this review. THIS HOLSTER IS AWESOME!

Cost: $38.50 including shipping. Received holster 3 weeks from date of order

First Impression: When you take this holster out of the bag you know it is made well. The leather is thick and it just looks like a quality piece. I ordered the saddle tan color but it also comes in natural and black.

Fit/Finish: You can order these holsters with rough side out or smooth side out. Mine is rough side out. The stitching is a natural color and is very tight and straight. All of the edges are burnished and makes for nice smooth lines. This holster has a very professional look.

Retention: The retention on my S&W 642 is perfect for a pocket holster. Not so tight that it is difficult to draw and not loose enough that it would slide out when you sit down.

Design Features: Because of the design of the holster is flat across the top, you can get a full firing grip on the gun inside your pocket before you present the weapon. The best feature of this holster is that it is formed in a curve like your leg. No more flat pocket holster that sticks through your pants when you sit down. The gun is also canted slightly so the butt of the gun doesn’t “peek” out of the corner of your pocket. The bottom of the holster is flat but it is tapered slightly so it works equally well with round or flat bottom pockets. Another unique feature of the holster are the little “hooks” at each end of the top of the holster. This holster CANNOT come out of your pocket when you draw. The hooks will hang on anything they come in contact with. In fact, it is kind of hard to get out of your pocket when you get ready to take it out at the end of the day.

Overall Impression: I can’t say enough good things about this holster. It has everything you need in a pocket holster; quality leather and workmanship, fair price and a superb design. I give this holster a 5 hollow point rating (out of 5). This is the only time I have ever given a 5 rating on a holster but I think this one is warranted.

 

[jandreski]

thanks for the review do have any other holsters by them, I was thinking about ordering one for my 642.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

No, just the 642 but they all look very nice.

thanks for the review do have any other holsters by them, I was thinking about ordering one for my 642.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

I want to reiterate how sweet this holster is. I have carried it every day since I got it and keep finding new things about it I like. The tapered shape is perfect for any pocket shape I have tried it in. It almost seems to "wedge" itself down into the pocket. You down't realize how secure this holster is until you try to take it out of your pocket. You can't! (well, its difficult anyway)

If you are in the market for a pocket holster you owe it to yourself to try the RKBA.

 

[Bierhunter]

Thanks for doing a review on this. I've been needing something just like it. I think I may know what to get for my birthday now.

 

[alanwk]

I just received my newest pocket holster from RKBA Holsters (Right to Keep and Bear Arms). I will carry it for a couple weeks then post my full review at that time. Since I have reviewed other pocket holsters, I might do a side by side comparison as well so you can see how it stacks up against some other popular pocket holsters out there.

For now here are some pictures.

Why would one want one that is smooth on the front and rough on the back??

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Why would one want one that is smooth on the front and rough on the back??

I'm not sure but I made sure mine was rough/rough

 

[Shadowrider]

Your holster looks to have much better stitching than the ones on his site. Looks very very good. How long did you have to wait on delivery?