CW40 holster

[hdsteve69]

I am looking for a part number for a fobus paddle holster that will fit my CW40, if anyone can help with that.

[TucsonMTB]

I am looking for a part number for a fobus paddle holster that will fit my CW40, if anyone can help with that.
They don't make one. Some of us have "bubba fitted" the C21b, but it's not pretty enough that I would recommend it.

You'll probably have to spend more than $60 for a Galco paddle in leather. Sorry! :rolleyes:

[hdsteve69]

Thanks Tucsanmtb .Why doesnt the ka1 for the k40 work for the cw40 ? I ordered one for the k40 I got coming ,I guess when it gets here I will find out.

[TucsonMTB]

Thanks Tucsanmtb .Why doesnt the ka1 for the k40 work for the cw40 ? I ordered one for the k40 I got coming ,I guess when it gets here I will find out.
I think you will find that the metal K40 trigger guard is much narrower than the plastic trigger guard on the CW40.

I have read that some people have used a hair dryer to heat that area of the holster so that they can push it out. Gave that some thought when I heard about it. But, had already popped the rivet at the bottom and replaced the tension screw with longer cap screw, adding spacers on either side of the rubber doughnut to widen the holster.

I could use a second holster. So, I will be watching to hear how the KA1 works for you and what you do to make it fit. You have a chance to set the standard if it is not ugly. ;)

[hdsteve69]

I will post as soon as I get the holdster which should be in a few days or so.

[O'Dell]

My CW40 fits perfectly in a BladeTech paddle I had for my old SIG P225. It's also the most comfortable paddle holster I have, including Fobus, Blackhawk, and Galco.

[CS534]

I ordered and then destroyed a Fobus c21b tring to fit it to my CM9. I just ordered a Galco Paddle lite, should be here tomorrow, I ll let you know how I like it

[O'Dell]

I've got one of those, but I haven't used it in some time. I don't remember what pistol I bought it for, but judging by the fit it must have been a 1911. I tried mine with the CW40 - the gun fit, but the retention strap was way loose.

[Bawanna]

" You have a chance to set the standard if it is not ugly."

I've never seen a fobus holster that wasn't ugly. Curious what one would look like.

I have a couple, not positive where they are and don't miss them much.

[hdsteve69]

Im not really a big fan of plastic for a holster because of the wear/marks that occurs on the gun I like the draw characteristics for me so I deal with the wear because my gun is basicly a tool to protect me. Now you will never see me put my 1911 in one.

[TucsonMTB]

Fobus and the similar products are not elegant high-dollar pieces of leather, but they work very well for me. I have more rub marks on the sand blasted top round of my Dan Wesson CBOB (1911) from the sight channel in my High Noon Speedy Spanky than from any of my plastic holsters. YMMV ;)

That makes the relative dearth of Fobus models designed for Kahrs a disappointment.

For my PM40, I do have (and like alot) a Galco Matrix M5X Paddle Holster For Kahr MK40 / MK9 / PM40 / PM9 Galco Item#: ACU-M5X460. It was cheap, actually looks nice (almost like black leather), and works just as well as the Fobus holsters for my other guns. :D

The muzzle end is curved inward, like a leather holster, so it will not work with my CW40. :(

[CS534]

The muzzle end is curved inward, like a leather holster, so it will not work with my CW40. :([/QUOTE]

Take a heat gun to it and it will open right up, move the gun in and out and you got a holster

[TucsonMTB]

Take a heat gun to it and it will open right up, move the gun in and out and you got a holster
Thanks for the suggestion. I like the way it looks so will wait in the hopes they produce a longer version suitable for the CW series. In the meantime, my mildly reworked Fobus will do. "Pretty" is somewhat over rated in some applications. ;)