Sneaky Pete Holster?

[garyb]

I just saw an ad for the Sneaky Pete Holster, which is like a Hybrid firearm/cell phone holster that slips on the outside of the belt. About $55 retail. I've never tried a holster like this, but am wondering just how obvious it looks to carry this type of holster in the open. Looks to me like a firearm holster with a flap...not a cell phone carrier. It only has a magnet closure on the flap, but the firearm does seem secure inside the holster. I carry IWB and pocket and am happy with the holsters I have currently. I am also not poking any negativity at the product or similar products. Just wondering. You can visit them at www.SneakyPeteHolsters.com (http://www.SneakyPeteHolsters.com) and let the readers know your thoughts. Thanks.

[mbaza3]

I think most gun enthusiasts will know it is a holster right away. However, to the regular population they will not have a clue and think it is a mobile phone case.

[b4uqzme]

Have you seen their pocket protector/mag cases? I'm not a fan of their holster but the mag cases look good.

[kahrnut1]

bought 1 for seacamp and even its to big. I think its obvious to anyone that's ever seen their add. but the times I've worn it nobody has mentioned it.

[Rotorflyr]

As mbaza noted, most gun folk will know it's a holster if/when they see it but the general population is unlikely to notice it for what it is (or at all). The problem with it is it's the wrong size/shape for a cell phone these days (reminds me more of a case for the old Palm PDA's)

I think it would have been less obvious if it had a Caduceus or other medical alert style symbol on it because people would more likely figure it for an Insulin or EpiPen case (a guy I used to work with had a canvas insulin case that was a similar size he carried on his belt)

I do think the mag carries look pretty good though (the bullet brick is kinda of neat as well, but probably wouldn't bother with one).

[Ikeo74]

I bought one for my CM9 and it fits the MK9 also. They have a nice black matching belt for $29 which I also bought. It's somewhat bigger than a cell phone case and more the size of a CD case, but it doesn't draw attention from the average non-gun people. The magnets hold the case closed nice and tight. It can be worn inside or outside a long shirt or coat. I like it and will see if anyone makes it as a holster. The gun fits tight enough that it doesn't move around inside the case and it is easy to draw the gun from.

[berettabone]

Man purse...................sorry................

[WLEEP]

From the looks of it, I'd say most folks would think it curious. That just not something we see everyday, out here in the swamp anyway.

[garyb]

Agree folks....Thanks. Just curious if there were any committed users of this type of product. Nothing wrong with it, but it seems obvious to me too.

[RUT]

Due to its size it's not particularly "sneaky". :-(

[LorenzoB]

......I think it would have been less obvious if it had a Caduceus or other medical alert style symbol on it because people would more likely figure it for an Insulin or EpiPen case (a guy I used to work with had a canvas insulin case that was a similar size he carried on his belt) ......

Someone told me to consider the Sneaky Pete for certain carry situations, but I have the same concern as most of you here... it's not very sneaky.

That is a good idea. I saw these below on eBay. Just be careful which sticker you choose, or someone may run up and ask you to save their friend!

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