These days, finding a good quality Beretta 9000s holster can be challenging. While the 9000s wasn’t a huge seller for Beretta, it was only manufactured for six years. That being said, there are still thousands of 9000s pistols still in circulation and use all over the world.
Before I get into discussing holster options for the Beretta 9000 handgun, let’s quickly go over the pistol history and features.

Introduced to the market in 2000, the Beretta 9000S was Beretta’s first entry into the polymer frame handgun market. Additionally, it seemed to be the first pistol that Beretta ever produced that was specially targeted for sales within the U.S. Nearly all prior Beretta handguns were created for military or police use. The 9000S was designed to compete in the growing concealed carry market that stemmed from the U.S. legislation that allowed states to issue concealed carry permits.
The frame from the 9000S is very compact and made from a reinforced polymer material to lessen the weight. Initially, Beretta planned to use an even smaller frame but later decided to migrate to a slightly larger frame model because initial testing demonstrated some grip complaints due to the shortened frame. The 9000S was also the first Beretta handgun that featured a tilt-down barrel locking mechanism based somewhat on the original John Browning design.
Beretta took a somewhat different approach when it came to the caliber and released the first version of the 9000s pistol chambered in S&W .40 caliber in 2000. Apparently, Beretta felt that the .40 caliber was an up-and-coming caliber that was becoming extremely popular and would surpass the 9mm as a concealed carry round. The 9mm version followed in 2002 and was just as popular as the .40 caliber version.
The 9mm version was equipped with a 12-round magazine, making the total capacity 12+1 rounds. The S&W .40 caliber versions were fitted with a 10-round magazine, making the overall capacity 10+1.
Since the 9000S frame is somewhat compact, Beretta added a feature to the magazine floor plate, so it has a drop-down tab that extends its length. This feature is excellent for shooters with larger hands, who may prefer the added grip length.
Over the life of the series, Beretta released two variations of the 9000S series, a “D” model and an “F” model. The D model was the first version to be released and only functioned in a double-action capacity.
The F model was launched in 2004 and allowed the handgun to work as either a double-action weapon or perhaps a single action weapon. Additionally, the F model featured a decocker/safety lever that resembled the thumb safety found on a Colt 1911 or other John Browning design.
Due to these two different variants of the 9000s pistols, you may sometimes see them listed as “Beretta 9000s D” or “Beretta 9000s Type D” or a .40 caliber version listed as “Beretta 9000s F40”.
Some Beretta pistols are relatively easy to break down, while other Beretta handguns are a bit more complicated to disassemble. Therefore, Beretta engineers wanted to make the 9000s simple and tool-free to field strip.
Field stripping the 9000S takes a few seconds and can be done with no tools. The pistol quickly breaks down into four parts: frame, slide, barrel, and recoil spring. Beretta opted to discontinue production of the 9000s in 2006. However, due to the firearm’s budget friendly price point, thousands of the 9000s pistols were sold, and are still in circulation.
Beretta 9000 Holster Options
Since the Beretta 9000 is a compact handgun, it functions well for concealed carry, self-defense, of home defense. The compact size will rule out some CCW holster options, such as a pocket holster.
The most popular holster style for the 9000S is inside the waistband. IWB holsters are typically constructed of either leather or thermoplastic (with the brand name of Kydex). Either material is an excellent holster material for IWB, but both materials also have some pros and cons.
Kydex is entirely waterproof and highly durable but can be rigid and inflexible. With IWB holsters, that rigidity can impact the comfort level of a Kydex holster.
Leather is the oldest holster material in the world and is still an extremely popular option for modern-day holsters. Leather is usually molded in a semi-rigid format but will break in over time and eventually mold to one’s waist. However, leather is not waterproof and does require some annual maintenance to keep it from drying out and cracking.
While I have owned both Kydex and leather IWB holsters, I prefer leather for inside the waistband or inside the pants carry.
Some inside the waistband holsters are manufactured with a retention device such as a thumb break or retention strap, while most models retain the pistol or revolver using friction.
“OWB” is an acronym for outside the waistband, so an OWB holster rides on the waist but outside the pants or waistband.
Outside the waistband holsters for the Beretta 9000s are generally made to be worn on the strong side of the shooting hand. So, a right-handed shooter would wear a belt holster on the right side of the waist. A left-handed shooter would wear a belt holster on the left side of the waistband.
OWB belt holsters mount to the belt using several methods, including:
- Belt slots
- Belt Loops
- Snap Straps
OWB holsters are also available at different ride angles, called cants. The two most popular let holster cants are:
- No cant (which is also called 0 cant, straight cant, and no cant)
- Forward cant (which is also called the FBI cant or angled cant)
Many holster brands offer OWB holsters for the Beretta 9000 with a thumb break or other retention device if you are concerned about holster retention.
FAQS
Here are some commonly asked questions that I see or read about holsters for the Beretta 9000s pistol:
Will a .40 caliber Beretta 9000s fit a holster made for the 9mm 9000 version?
The .40 caliber and 9mm caliber are the same size, so a .40 caliber model will fit into a holster made for a 9mm version. Most holster makers don’t specify a caliber for the 9000s holster. Instead, they mark, label, or advertise them as “Beretta 9000s holster”.
Where can I find a leather Beretta 9000s paddle holster?
Several holster brands still offer a leather paddle holster for the 9000s. I’ll look around and see if I can locate any and update this portion with links.
Will a Beretta 9000 accept a Beretta 92 magazine?
Beretta did offer a magazine adapter that would allow a 9mm 9000s to accept a 9mm Beretta 92 magazine. However, those adapters are difficult to locate now.