Hi all,
I just wanted to report on the Robert Mika pocket holster I ordered recently for my snubby, which arrived today. I must say I am more than impressed and delighted with its form and function. This has to be the best buy in pocket holsters out there, bar none. It is beautifully hand sewn and padded and a nice, unexpected touch is Mr. Mika's hand written notation on the inside of the holster, written in white ink directly onto the soft black fabric lining before it is assembled. The notations indicate, "Handmade by Robert Mika for (customer's name) on 2/2007". On the opposite side, the gun manufacturer and model the holster was custom made for....in my case "S&W 340 PD" (but will probably be used for the 340 M&P model I have ordered from Smith and Wesson which has the exact same dimensions).
Anyone who orders one of these pocket holsters will be very happy with what they receive. What I especially like about the holster, from a form perspective, is the way it is sewn so it maintains its opened shape inside your pocket at just the right size to effectively allow you to draw the gun out and reholster it easily. No struggling to try and squeeze the gun in and out of the holster opening. It is stiffened to the right degree to remain opened while the material is soft and padded enough to be comfortable and flexible in your pocket. It also effectively covers the trigger guard area while keeping the grip fully exposed to enable a quick and sound grip on the revolver when you need to draw it. Also, the rubberized strip that surrounds the center of the holster effectively keeps the rig inside your pocket when you draw due to its slightly tacky feel. It is also cut at precisely the right shape to sit perfectly inside your pocket at the correct angle without shifting around. I highly recommend this holster and, at $18 shipped, it is priced way lower than it should be for a customized holster made precisely for your gun's specifications. A very nice job by someone who obviously has the experience and knowledge to produce such a product. No wonder the LAPD and other police forces around the country swear by these pocket holsters.