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Offline Ray Cover

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PPK to PA-63 holster fit question.
« on: May 02, 2008, 02:20:04 AM »
Will holsters for a PPK fit a PA-63?  It seems no one makes a holster specifically for the PA-63 so I was wondering if a PPK holster would fit.  I am mostly interested in the plastic molded holsters like the Blade tek and Fobus lines.

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Ray

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Re: PPK to PA-63 holster fit question.
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2008, 01:55:27 PM »
Don't know first hand since I just stuff mine in my waist band, I found a link to another forum where this person purchased a Fobus holster and has pics showing fit. http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?p=237186

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Re: PPK to PA-63 holster fit question.
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2008, 07:25:38 AM »
The barrel length of the PA-63 is the same as a Walther PP and is longer than the PPK. As far as leather goes, I have found that anything that fits a PP also fits the PA-63. To avoid any problems, I would choose a holster without a top thumbreak or with a retention system like the Bianchi Minimialist series. I use a Bianchi Minimalist for my PA-63 and it fits fine and is VERY concealable. As far as the kydex or plastic, like a Fobus, I would think the PA-63 should fit. In the case of the Fobus, I believe the bottom of the holster is open so the longer barrel of the PA-63 would just protrude farther than a PPK would. Same goes for leather. If the holster has an open bottom the PA-63 should fit any holster for the PPK. For the money, you cannot beat the Bianchi. It is more concealable and very comfortable and has a little give that the plastic holsters don't have. Plus, because it is softer, I don't think it prints as easily as the plastic with its sharper edges.

Steve