collectorruger
Single-Sixer
has anyone used these holsters and what do you think of them. what did you choose leather or nylon
sneaky pete holisters
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This has been discussed over and over. Some people like the Sneaky Pete's because they allow essentially open carry without a firearm showing, others think they look either ridiculous or send a clear message that the person is carrying a firearm. Other than for the smallest of guns, like an LCP, the Sneaky Pete is huge. I actually bought two of them several years ago, one for my LCP (which then no longer fit the gun when I added a Crimson Trace laser because I could not fire this gun even remotely accurately at anything over about 5 feet range) and my S&W 642. The one for the 642 was so enormous that I never could comfortably wear it. Personally, I would recommend not buying this product, but to each their own. Anything to do with holsters can generate a lot of comments, and most of us end up with a drawer full, or more, of various types, sizes and styles of holsters, always seeking the perfect fit for what we are wearing and what gun we wish to carry. Lately I often use my Smart Carry holster, but even more often go back to simple holstered pocket carry using a Remora holster or a DeSantis pocket holster. I may have actually thrown away the Sneaky Pete holsters that I owned, but I am not sure. I know that I have not used the Sneaky Pete in several years after just trying it one or two times. Take that for whatever this advice is worth.
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Seems any gun small enough to use a sneaky Pete will fit easily in your pocket.
Tom W
Blackhawk
I bought a leather one for my Ruger LC9s pro and love it. It goes where I go and only my son and a guy that runs a gunshop in Opelika knew it for what it is, and the shop owner only because he was looking to buy one.
Slyk Willy
Single-Sixer
My SP has been used a lot. It works really well while on my motorcycle or with shorts and T. The only notice I get is from very few folks who want to know what type of computer I'm carrying. They get a blank look when I tell them a Ruger.
exavid
Hunter
I had a similar holster for a Taurus .380 compact. It wasn't too bad but I wouldn't want one for a larger gun. Personally I prefer a IWB holster in the appendix position. It's easy to cover with a shirt, comfortable and easy to draw standing, sitting or driving a car. I have an old AceCase for my LC9 and a deSantis Summer Heat for my LCP. Both work well.
Wow, I am constantly surprised with how far back some folks will go to resurrect an old thread. This one was 7 years old!
No offense taken. Just surprise at the old thread brought back. FWIW, I had owned two Sneaky Pete holsters at one time, but felt that they were too bulky for me to use comfortably. And when I added laser sights on both the pistols that the holsters were bought for, they no longer fit. I ended up selling them at a yard sale.
