Product reviews: Ritchie Leather Single Mag Pouch - HK P2000 and P2000SK

Ritchie Leather is one of my favorite companies for holster and leather goods. Their level of quality for the price is exceptional. This magazine pouch is no different, however I did experience issues with the magazine for my HK P2000SK, which is chambered in 40S&W (versus 9mm) fitting the pouch. Unlike every other Ritchie Leather product that I have ever used, this one DID require a break in period (see below).

Upon receiving this pouch, I was not able to insert/withdraw a magazine from the leather due to it being very tight. This pouch was so tight that I had to resort to a few techniques to break in the leather. I wrapped my magazine with cling wrap and inserted it into this pouch overnight. I later repeated this process with the magazine being wrapped in multiple plastic sandwich bags in order to stretch out the leather. After a few days of this, the fit is still tight, but I am able to withdraw the magazine and I suspect that it will wear-in with use.

Note: I suspect that the 40S&W magazines fit tighter than 9mm magazines would, as 9mm magazines as dimensioned just slightly smaller than those for 40S&W. Considering that the P2000SK is chambered for both calibers and this magazine pouch WAS NOT caliber specific, your results may very.