DarkStar Gear low profile AIWB

[JodyH]

A while back I hit up DarkStar Gear about making me a minimalist, low profile AIWB holster for my Walther PPS.
I'm a fan of the HighNoon Hideaway and the Fist #1K, both are single clip attachment holsters with no frills.
For a pistol the size of the PPS I don't want any wedges, spacers or extra tuck. With my body style these "enhancements" usually end up printing more than the pistol and/or end up jabbing my bony pelvis.
Here's the result.
A low profile simple straight drop kydex holster with a adjustable height "fish hook" belt clip, is somewhat "tuckable" and the most important part... is toxic green to match my urban camo bug out bag.
I tested it out last night (especially the "tuckable") feature while doing 8 hours of "unarmed" security work at the carnival. It worked great. Solid. secure, comfortable and stayed concealed even through a fight with two BIG boys.

[JHC]

I like that design a lot. I use a few FIST #1K also. How would you compare the ride height to the FIST? (I think the FIST 1K carries lower than some other purpose built AIWB holsters; and I prefer it that way.)

[orionz06]

I like that design a lot. I use a few FIST #1K also. How would you compare the ride height to the FIST? (I think the FIST 1K carries lower than some other purpose built AIWB holsters; and I prefer it that way.)

Adjustable and built to request.

[David S.]

Can you build one for a p224? Orr is it better suited to a thinner gun?

I remember reading that short AIWB holsters tend to be unstable (hence the preference for larger guns). How does this compare?

[JodyH]

I like that design a lot. I use a few FIST #1K also. How would you compare the ride height to the FIST? (I think the FIST 1K carries lower than some other purpose built AIWB holsters; and I prefer it that way.)

As pictured it carries exactly like a Fist #1K, but with a smaller, smoother edged footprint and it's a fraction thicker kydex.

[JodyH]

I remember reading that short AIWB holsters tend to be unstable (hence the preference for larger guns). How does this compare?

With a belt that fits the clip rotation isn't a problem.
I also prefer the lower ride with short guns so there's more holster inside the pants and the grip just touches the belt. This keeps rotation to a minimum (but does make for a slightly slower draw).

[David S.]

Also, is this basically the PPS version of what IRISH has here?

Thanks,
D

[orionz06]

Also, is this basically the PPS version of what IRISH has here?

Thanks,
D

Yes. Funny enough I had a shell hanging around when Jody emailed me, I've been wanting to try something slightly different than what he asked for but it worked out quite well, so it seems.

[JodyH]

It came out exactly like what I had pictured in my mind.
A Kydex HighNoon Hideaway, a sturdier smoother Fist #1K... in toxic green.

[Cecil Burch]

Anxiously awaiting mine, but I asked for orange