After ~4yrs of appendix carry, with a variety of other holsters and larger\heavier guns, I know exactly what I want for the shield, but am having some trouble locating it.
The closest I seem to come is a phlster skeleton or a JM Customs AIWB or IWB V3. (for the life of me I cant tell the functional diff between the AIWB and Zero Canted V3, anyone?)
What I'm looking for in particular is very thin construction, preferably of .060 Kydex, with a relatively low ride, and a minimal sweat guard.
I also do not want any wedges or extra tuck ramps as these only add to the thickness behind the belt. I am not concerned with the butt printing on this firearm compared to my other carries.
Additionally, I prefer some sort of clip, at a single central point, to minimize length on my belt and easy on\off. Ideally, it would be the metal clip that High Noon uses, but I'm ok with kydex\plastic if it's well done. Retaining the clip on my belt isn't an issue for me as I sandwich it between the webbing layers of a WT belt and have never had a clip pop off. I am also generally not a fan of snap loops.
At first glance, the phlster skeleton comes closest, but I've never had a holster work for me that supports the gun from the bottom with a stay.
Nor have I ever had a holster work for me that has this stay offset from the slide as it generally makes the gun tilt and flop and can get in the way of the grip\draw.
Otherwise I really like what i see. Does anyone know what thickness the construction is here?
Besides the INCOG clip stays, what other clips will work with PHLster's skeleton hole spacing? Comptac? CCC clips?
With the JM Custom's, I see theyre made from .080 which is OK, but would prefer it be thinner. I have experience with carrying a thicker\heavier gun OWB with .060 construction with no issues.
I really like how the belt attachment is at the TOP of the holster and that it's generally from a single point, though I would prefer if it was a tad narrower to allow the gun to tilt and move with me when needed. Also as noted, I am confused to what the functional differences are between the AIWB and V3 IWB with 0° cant. I am also uncertain as to the overall thickness due to molding of both of these holsters. From the description, the AIWB seems to read that it comes standard with a wedge, which I DO NOT want, whereas no mention is made on the V3 IWB though it is an option. Furthermore, I can apparently order the V3 with a clip whereas I cannot with the AIWB. Add in the pricing differences between the two seemingly identical holsters and suffice it to say I am confused.
I have ruled out other popular holsters such as the shaggy, INCOG, and AA for some reasons noted in here as well as some others.
Basically I want the closest thing to an uncle mike's open top IWB that has a little retention and allows for reholstering
OR
A thinner\slightly higher riding version of the High Noon Mr Softy with a little bit of a sweat guard.
Is there another holster I'm overlooking?
Can anyone comment on the V3 / AIWB differences?
Will the Phlster or one of the JM's really do what I want?
Other advice?
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Originally Posted by lightning fast
