Also consider the new Fobus HK-2 Holster. ( I have one on order to try for another pistol and it may also fit my newer 2004 EA Series Witness.)
I wanted a shoulder holster for my full size Witness (steel) in 40 S&W. I like to take a pistol with me hunting and a shoulder holster keeps the pistol out of the way when toting a rifle and pushing through the brush. I had an old military shoulder holster for a 1911 and no 1911 to go in it. Soaked it in warm water for a few minutes. Slipped my Witness into a large zip lock baggy and shoved it into the wet holster. With my fingers I kinda smoothed the leather to the contours of the Witness and let it dry over night. Now its my "custom" shoulder rig! Worked out great.
Probably could do the same with any other thin leather lightly molded holster.
Out West
Know any europeans?
I have safariland paddle holster that is leather and adjustable for pressure ,nice holster . Works well with just a belt or in the pants and is easy on the gun.
Fobus Elite PX4, fits a 999104 EAA Witness 9mm Poly perfectly.i hope that Witness P Carry can be CCW with that holster.
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I just picked up a new Witness 45, but this one has a rail. Will any of the holsters mentioned work with it? Really would like leather. I tried it in a Fobus made for a Taurus. Fit pretty good, but once I put it on my belt and tried to draw, it was a no go.
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There is some Fobus holster advertised for a Sig model (229 maybe?) that is supposed to work with a Witness but I test fitted at a gun store and it wasn't a good fit at all.
If you know *first hand* of a particular holster brand/size for some other gun that your Witness happens to fit really well, please let me know.
I've got my Witness Elite Match coming in next week (it shipped today!) and when I was in at Gander Mountain yesterday I picked up a cheapo GunMate (same parent company as Uncle Mikes?) for a cheap experiment and something to carry with in the woods working on trails and such... It's the Size 12 for 4"-5" barrel Large Auto, I'll let you guys know how well it works when the gun comes in, then might have to check out that Bianchi.
I'm hopeful the generic "this size fits a range" will do for a short period for now, anyone else tried one of these holsters? If not I'll just have to return it when I'm back up that way next week (my closest Gander Mtn is about 30-40 mins away...)
Has anyone found a belt or paddle holster that will work with a new polymer compact with the accessory rail? I've heard XD 45 4" holsters should work, someone else said to try a Sig 226 holster, etc. but I can't afford to keep up trial-and-error type shopping. Thanks!
Still looking. This is very frustrating, and expensive, trying to find a holster that will fit a Witness Match. Not sure how Hardluk got that match to fit the Safariland 568 holster, but I ordered one and it's not even close to fitting.
I'm thinking of trading this Witness and get a 1911 style pistol, at least there are plenty of holsters for them.
bluestringer
BladeTech Stingray OWB for the Witness Elite w/rail...
(http://ingunowners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1867&pictureid=10607)
Got mine set for the forward cant. Played with the retention screws a bit because it came TIGHT. Still shaving small amounts of plastic when I remove the gun, I expect that to settle down in time.
All open-top leather Galco holsters made for the XD 9/40/45 4" fit my late model Witness Match and Polymer Compact (both guns have the accessory rail) like they were made for it! The ones with the retention strap did not work, however the open-top versions had great fit and retention, smooth draw, and no hangups, pretty much eliminating the need for a thumb strap anyways in my opinion. This is great for me and any other XD owners out there since I can stock up on various holsters and have the ability to use them with any of three different handguns.
EDIT: The synthetic Springfield holster that came with my XD 45 Service also fit both guns nicely, any they're cheap, so this would be a great option for anyone on a budget looking for a holster for their late-model Witness. They also fit perfectly in the XD Gear Paddle Holster which is on sale at CDNN for $8.99 right now.
I have now been carrying my Match in a Galco Concealable Belt Holster for about a week and I am extremely happy with the setup. Galco's holsters top-notch in my opinion, and the fit is perfect. I can turn the holstered pistol upside down and shake it, and the gun will not fall out, yet it is very easy to insert and remove when you want to. The Concealable is great for carrying the heavy Match comfortably as it distributes the weight across your hip better than most of my other holsters and it holds it at the perfect angle for concealment and a fast, easy draw.
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Above shows my Match in the factory Springfield holster. You can see how the contours match very well and the rail slot in the holster holds the rail of my handguns perfectly for a solid, secure fitment. It even has an external rail on the holster for hanging my light on for walks at night. ;D
I'm going to use this one when I take Personal Protection Outside The Home. Living in MD, I still can't carry so there's no hurry to buy the BladeTech Stingray
Wisconsin's CCW law has (finally) passed and I am in the market for a holster for my full size steel .40 cal Witness. I'd like to try a XD Gear open top before I buy one but those look like my best bet at the moment. Any other suggestions?
The biggest problem with the poly light rail is finding one that fits the sqared off rail.
Does the small frame 9mm Witness fit in CZ75b holsters?
Has anybody tried the G-Code holsters? I?m thinking about ordering a holster made for the Sphinx SDP, which looks pretty close to a polymer frame Witness with a rail. And with a bit of heat it should fit if there is interference.
I currently have an XST for my 1911 Norinco, and I?m extremely happy with it.
G Code are the best holster system I've ever used. The most modular system if you plan on swapping your pistols from CCW to molle to other carry systems they offer.
Has anybody tried the G-Code holsters? I?m thinking about ordering a holster made for the Sphinx SDP, which looks pretty close to a polymer frame Witness with a rail. And with a bit of heat it should fit if there is interference.
I currently have an XST for my 1911 Norinco, and I?m extremely happy with it.
For my EAA Witness P-S (small frame), I purchased a Stoner Holsters Pancake Holster #PAN 11-FN57. It is for the FN5.7 but it really fits my Witness P-S very well. Its a leather Pancake holster and very well made.Do you have any pictures with the gun in the holster?
I carry my witness P S 9mm around the property and trail, in a generic nylon shoulder holster bought off ebay for around $35.00. The Witness fits just fine in a nylon holster made for the Beretta 92. I really dont care what it looks like, I hate carrying a full size pistols on the belt.
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jim
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vertical-Shoulder-Holster-with-Dbl-Mag-Pouch-for-BERETTA-92-96-M9-/390524533814?hash=item5aed137c36:g:yEwAAMXQgyZSAUi6
Anyone know if a FAB 92 (Tanfoglio Force 99) will fit in a kydex holster (i.e. Clinger Stingray) for a SAR B6P? Clinger makes them for the SAR, but doesn't list the FAB 92.
They will fit across eachothers holsters, but be aware that the FAB92 slide has more width where the slide rails are than the B6P. This will createa a slightly looser fit in a leather holster for the B6P if it was made specifically for it. Not a sloppy fit, but slightly looser, depending on how tight a fit there was before using the FAB92.Anyone know if a FAB 92 (Tanfoglio Force 99) will fit in a kydex holster (i.e. Clinger Stingray) for a SAR B6P? Clinger makes them for the SAR, but doesn't list the FAB 92.
I would assume that the FAB 92 will also fit most any Holster made for the SAR B6P.
They will fit across eachothers holsters, but be aware that the FAB92 slide has more width where the slide rails are than the B6P. This will createa a slightly looser fit in a leather holster for the B6P if it was made specifically for it. Not a sloppy fit, but slightly looser, depending on how tight a fit there was before using the FAB92.
The frames are as close as possible, but the slides are machined a bit differently.....
Got my Little Foxx yesterday. Ordered Saturday, received Thursday. Not too shabby!They will fit across eachothers holsters, but be aware that the FAB92 slide has more width where the slide rails are than the B6P. This will createa a slightly looser fit in a leather holster for the B6P if it was made specifically for it. Not a sloppy fit, but slightly looser, depending on how tight a fit there was before using the FAB92.
The frames are as close as possible, but the slides are machined a bit differently.....
Yeah, you can see the subtle difference in the slide profile in pics. I ended up ordering a Little Foxx Hybrid. Basically the same price, and I figure the hybrid would give me a little more fudge room than a full Kydex to account for any variations between the two. Will update when it comes in.