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Holster choices for S&W 9VE (Sigma) 9mm
Just picked up a S&W 9VE yesterday and now I need to find a good carry holster for it. I am really fond of Fobus paddle holsters but open to other options provided they hold the pistol high and tight to the waist.
Took the 9VE out today and sent about 100 rounds down range with only three issues with some reloads I had worked up for the smaller Taurus M-Pro. I need to work up stouter loads for this pistol because it has a heavier slide than the Taurus does. Accuracy was very good considering the trigger is a bit heavy, recoil management was awesome and this made double taps and rapid fire so much easier than with the smaller/lighter sub compact Taurus. This is not my first Sigma pistol but its a much improved version of the old F model I had back in the 90's.
For those of you who dont know what the S&W 9VE looks like.... (not my gun but its identical, will post my pics later)
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Took the 9VE out today and sent about 100 rounds down range with only three issues with some reloads I had worked up for the smaller Taurus M-Pro. I need to work up stouter loads for this pistol because it has a heavier slide than the Taurus does. Accuracy was very good considering the trigger is a bit heavy, recoil management was awesome and this made double taps and rapid fire so much easier than with the smaller/lighter sub compact Taurus. This is not my first Sigma pistol but its a much improved version of the old F model I had back in the 90's.
For those of you who dont know what the S&W 9VE looks like.... (not my gun but its identical, will post my pics later)
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i have the sigma 40VE, which i love (my first handgun) i got the fobus holster for it, which i also love 
its funny that you have a sigma and a M-pro, i've also got a sigma and a M-pro(its .45 tho). the handguns are different calibers, but i just thought it was a pretty amazing coincidence. would you also happen to have a C9? lolz hahaha
its funny that you have a sigma and a M-pro, i've also got a sigma and a M-pro(its .45 tho). the handguns are different calibers, but i just thought it was a pretty amazing coincidence. would you also happen to have a C9? lolz hahahakhmer,
I traded the Taurus M-Pro in on the 9VE because I was having some issues with the very light trigger. Due to nerve damage in my trigger finger I was not able to tell just how much pressure I was applying to the trigger and this was not a good thing considering the pistol was mainly used for CCW. The 9VE has a much heavier trigger and this works better for me due to little to no feeling in my trigger finger. Oh yeah, I do own a C9 too.
I traded the Taurus M-Pro in on the 9VE because I was having some issues with the very light trigger. Due to nerve damage in my trigger finger I was not able to tell just how much pressure I was applying to the trigger and this was not a good thing considering the pistol was mainly used for CCW. The 9VE has a much heavier trigger and this works better for me due to little to no feeling in my trigger finger. Oh yeah, I do own a C9 too.
FLA2760,
Those are some nice holsters, I have used Don Hume in the past and was very satisfied with them. I tested a few holsters at one of my local shops and didnt take to the IWB's too well with the full sized 9VE. I did pick up two holsters though and am very happy with them.
The first holster is a Fobus HK1 paddle, it is designed to fit the 9VE and works like a charm. I really like Fobus holsters so didnt expect any problems with it at all. Price was good too at $19.95.
Holster two is produced by a holster maker here in SC called McKinnon Holsters. It is a 3/4 molded belt slide and I really do like this holster as much as I do the Fobus, this is why I bought both holsters. LOL. Price for the McKinnon was $34 and some change after tax but its well worth it.
Below are some pic's I had my 9yr old take today with me wearing both holsters and the 9VE.
Pic #1 Fobus HK1, S&W 9VE and McKinnon slide
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Pic #2 Wearing the Fobus1
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Pic #3 Wearing the Fobus2
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Pic #4 Wearing the McKinnon1
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Pic #5 Wearing the McKinnon2
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Pic #6 Concealing the 9VE with the McKinnon
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I took another pic with me concealing the 9VE with the Fobus HK1 holster but there was absolutely no difference in the print, so I didnt post it. I normally were jeans and tshirts so this is how I dress most of the time. The 9VE does show a little print from the rear but that is not a problem in SC, the main thing is that 80% of the actual weapon is concealed and it is secure on my waist for everyday activities.
rimfirehunter
Those are some nice holsters, I have used Don Hume in the past and was very satisfied with them. I tested a few holsters at one of my local shops and didnt take to the IWB's too well with the full sized 9VE. I did pick up two holsters though and am very happy with them.
The first holster is a Fobus HK1 paddle, it is designed to fit the 9VE and works like a charm. I really like Fobus holsters so didnt expect any problems with it at all. Price was good too at $19.95.
Holster two is produced by a holster maker here in SC called McKinnon Holsters. It is a 3/4 molded belt slide and I really do like this holster as much as I do the Fobus, this is why I bought both holsters. LOL. Price for the McKinnon was $34 and some change after tax but its well worth it.
Below are some pic's I had my 9yr old take today with me wearing both holsters and the 9VE.
Pic #1 Fobus HK1, S&W 9VE and McKinnon slide
Pic #2 Wearing the Fobus1
Pic #3 Wearing the Fobus2
Pic #4 Wearing the McKinnon1
Pic #5 Wearing the McKinnon2
Pic #6 Concealing the 9VE with the McKinnon
I took another pic with me concealing the 9VE with the Fobus HK1 holster but there was absolutely no difference in the print, so I didnt post it. I normally were jeans and tshirts so this is how I dress most of the time. The 9VE does show a little print from the rear but that is not a problem in SC, the main thing is that 80% of the actual weapon is concealed and it is secure on my waist for everyday activities.
rimfirehunter
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Glad you found something you like
I had a fobus for my glock 19 and always liked them as well.
(I am selling to my brother so that holster will go with it- I like the Taurus 24/7 pro better) I'm still waiting on the desantis for my Ruger, so no report on it's comfort yet.
I had a fobus for my glock 19 and always liked them as well.
(I am selling to my brother so that holster will go with it- I like the Taurus 24/7 pro better) I'm still waiting on the desantis for my Ruger, so no report on it's comfort yet.
Strangerous, you caught me skimming again!!!!
You suck! :lol:
Oh and RFH, why didn't you include your face in the picture? Were you worried we'd get all scared and run screamin'? :wink:
You suck! :lol:
Oh and RFH, why didn't you include your face in the picture? Were you worried we'd get all scared and run screamin'? :wink:
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