I got my SmartCarry holster back in July (See my initial review). At the time it was my favorite holster, the only one that I could find for my Bersa UC9 that was convenient enough for daily use. Well, I’ve been wearing it on a more-or-less daily basis since that time, and here’s my follow-up.
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Here’s a snapshot of the SmartCarry with my Bersa UC9 and a spare magazine in it. The decocker/safety, which has been a source of concern with this holster, is visible at the top (see note below). |
The seam cover is starting to show some wear, as is the bottom of the pouch. It appears to be good for another 6-9 months, although I will be watching carefully. I may try to re-do the seam cover with kevlar tape.
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Here’s a closeup of the wear near the bottom of the pouch. This is after (mostly) daily use for about 7 months. The seams are still in good condition, although the seam covering has worn away at the bottom. |
The only problem that I have had with the SmartCarry so far is that I have noticed that the decocker/safety on the UC9 sometimes is disengaged in the holster. I think that is due to moving the holster to the left when I visit the men’s room, probably because the lever rubs against the inside of my trousers. I have started checking the safety after each visit to the urinal. The elastic is stretching out a bit, which is to be expected. The velcro is still just as good as new. I’ve lost a bit of weight since I got this rig, so I may be ordering a smaller version when the wear on this one gets to the point that I no longer trust it.
The SmartCarry is currently my 2nd favorite holster (I have decided that I prefer a paddle holster, but I have not found one for the UC9). If I get another one, I will not get the one with the document pouch (“Security Model”). I used the document pouch a couple of times, but I did not find it to be very convenient (YMMV), and not really worth the extra money. I have a separate travel wallet that I can wear on a lanyard underneath a shirt that works better for me.
