Sneaky Pete Holsters

[Swengen]

Has anyone looked into Sneaky Pete Holsters?  They list Rohrbaugh on their site but don't have any made yet.  It really looks like it would be a great option.  It looks similar to a cell phone case with a magnetic snap closure.  They advertise in The American Rifleman.  Their address is:  sneakypeteholsters.com  if anyone would be interested.  I for one would like to at least try one. 

[Richard S]

I have a Haugen Boxter that is a similar design:

http://haugenhandgunleather.com/holsters/pc/Mode27-Boxter-11p19.htm

It is an excellent piece of workmanship, but whenever I wear it I can't get rid of the feeling that any knowledgeable observer will know what it contains. Therefore, I find myself treating it as I would a full-sized OWB rig.

[Griff]

I ordered one for an XDs.  It is a bigger than what I expected, and very European-carry all/man purse shiny black...What the heck is that thingy on your hip?
I tried it on, and put it in the drawer of wayward holsters.
In their defense, it is well made.  I just don't think I could carry it without feeling funny.  It also has a metal SP logo on the purse flap.
Maybe if you put some surgical tubing going from it to inside your clothing?

[tracker]

That european male purse thingy never quite caught on in CONUS.

[Reinz]

I have a Haugen Boxter that is a similar design:

http://haugenhandgunleather.com/holsters/pc/Mode27-Boxter-11p19.htm

.............. but whenever I wear it I can't get rid of the feeling that any knowledgeable observer will know what it contains. ..............

Whenever I see one, Fanny packs and Journalist vests come to mind along with a sign on the wearer's back reading " I AM ARMED !"

However, they are all legal options.

[cargaritaville]

I just tried my pup in my Sneaky Pete case that I bought for my Colt Mustang Pocketlite, and it fits perfectly. When I am out and cannot have an untucked shirt, I use that. It is an elegant case that everyone thinks that you have some kind of Blackberry in it or some new tiny Kindle or iPad thing.

[C0untZer0]

Thanks for the info.

Reading this thread made me put my suit on and drop the R9 in the front pocket in it's Nemesis pocket holster.  I really love this little R9 !  It is really unobtrusive in the front pocket of my business slacks, it looks like I have my wallet in my front pocket.  I have no problem quickly drawing the R9 out - it's great.  I tried this same exercise with a Kahr CM9, and while the two guns are so very close in size, I found the CM9 a little harder to get out of the front pocket.  It can be done, but I had to find the right draw motion - and repeat that every time to keep either the top or the heel of the CM9 from catching on the pocket.

Don't get me wrong, I think the PM9 and the CM9 are great little guns...

The R9 is more forgiving coming out of my business pants pocket.

I am looking into getting a Sneaky Pete or similar holster though because it seems like a better option when sitting down, and in other situations I can think of.  Even though it looks like a wallet in the front pocket, you don't look suave and debonair in a suit if you have a bunch of junk in your front pockets - that goes for the huge key ring with keys/garage door fob, pocket knife/flashlight etc...  I've seen guys giving a presentation and they've got junk in their pockets, y'know - their cell phone, and their keys, and spare change and it looks kinda dorky.

I don't think I'd wear a Sneaky Pete walking down the street - there is too much fear that a thief might try to snatch it.

I am also going to end up getting something like an Uncle Mike's Fanny Pack holster or a Maxpidition Octa - or something similar, because it looks like the way Illinois carry law is going to be written,  there will be places where it will be prohibited  to carry, but when a person is traveling through an area that is prohibited, they will be allowed to transport their firearm unloaded w/ammunition in a separate compartment.  There are fanny packs that accommodate that.  Uncle Mike's and Maxpidition are designed for quick access (as much as quick access is possible in transporting that way).

[brihof]

Just sent them a note today asking the same question. Will report back on what they say.
I just traded in my Glock 26 for an R9, and sent back the Sneaky Pete I bought that was the size of an iPad case on the belt. It would be nice to have a nice small case to wear with a suit.

[brihof]

Got a response from Sneaky Pete. They said they are not planning on a holster for the R9 at this time.

[cargaritaville]

The one for a Colt Mustang Pocketlite fits the Pup perfectly.