Sneaky Pete Xtra Mag Series Holster: 30-Day Carry Review

Sneaky Pete holsters are a unique option that supports outside-­the-­waistband (OWB) carry without attracting the scrutiny that an open-­carry holster would. For 2025, Sneaky Pete has introduced an OWB holster that carries both a pistol and a spare magazine: The Xtra Mag Series.

Though the Xtra Mag Series can be ordered with a belt clip for quicker use or removal, optioning it with a sewn-­on and six-­rivet belt loop with an expanding pocket will support carrying another magazine. Due to the single 2.44-­inch-­wide loop, the Sneaky Pete holster can be threaded on a belt in 20 seconds.

The right-­hand-­only orientation within the case is due to the molded Kydex-­strip structure that outlines the case’s interior. The Kydex strip is shaped to form a partition at the bottom, creating compartments for the pistol and a spare magazine. The compartment for the pistol is generous enough to accommodate a pistol with a compact light or laser attached to the accessory rail. The internal dimensions — height, 7 inches; width, 5 inches; depth, 13⁄8 inches — fit the pistol closely so the muzzle doesn’t move when a light is absent. With the flap closed over the back of the slide and grip, the pistol doesn’t move. The spare magazine on the inside is also secured with a retention magnet between the case wall and Kydex strip. 

Testing a Smith & Wesson Shield EZ 9mm, the magazine compartment was only large enough to accept standard-­capacity magazines. Though appearances are deceiving, the Xtra Mag Series is a reimagination of Sneaky Pete’s holster products. If a user desires, it will accommodate up to three magazines: One in the belt loop’s expandable pouch, a second inside the case, and a third in the pistol. The Shield EZ utilizes a single-­stack, eight-­round magazine, equating to 24 rounds stored plus one in the chamber.

30-­Day Carry

Despite the 3-­pound, 11.3-­ounce total weight, the Xtra Mag Series holster wears comfortably when worn with a supportive belt. During my 30-­day evaluation, I wore the Xtra Mag Series with single-­ and two-­ply leather belts for comparison. The thicker two-­ply belts were preferred due to the increased stiffness that pulled the holster tighter to the body. Though 1½-­ and 2-­inch belts were easier to slide through the loop, the holster’s loop accommodated up to a 2¾-­inch-­wide single-­ply belt.

The Sneaky Pete holster is large and stands out visually to those who know what it is. Most onlookers don’t pay attention, though. No one asked what’s inside during my evaluation. I preferred wearing the Xtra Mag Series under a loose-­fitting button-­down shirt. Lifting the flap to access the grip of the pistol neatly lifts the shirt, affording a one-­handed draw. I must also appreciate that I could carry a mid-­size pistol while seated and buckled in my vehicle, driving, which provided better access than many IWB holsters — and it didn’t wear a hole into the lumbar of my seat.

The Xtra Mag Series rates high in comfort and ease to carry, but this is not a holster designed for rapid draws and reloads. Ultimately, it’s up to the enduser to determine the tradeoff value between comfort and practicality, as well as draw and reload speeds.

Sneaky Pete Xtra Mag Series

• Materials: Leather, magnets, Kydex
• Carry Type: Outside the Waistband (OWB)
• Retention Type: Level 2
• Adjustability: None
• MSRP: $95 (tested)
• Handgun Fit: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ (tested)
• Accessory Rail Accommodations: Yes (light/laser unit)
• Positions to Carry: OWB, 1 to 4 o’clock (right hand)
• Average Time to Attach: 45 seconds
• Comfort Rating: 4/5
• Concealment Clothing: None
• Average Draw-to-Fire Time: 2.08 seconds
• Manufacturer: Sneaky Pete Holsters, sneakypeteholsters.com

Note: Draw-to-fire time is the average of five clean draws producing an A-zone hit on a stationary target positioned at 21 feet. 

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