Review: G-Code / Haley Strategic INCOG IWB Holster System - Second Review

[Gray222]

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This is an update to my previous review of the INCOG (http://www.vdmsr.com/2014/02/g-code-haley-strategic-incog-iwb.html), specifically because the first review was only in an AIWB (appendix inside the waist band) carry position and without the mag caddy. This review will be with and without a mag caddy, AIWB, IWB (traditional strong side carry at 3 o'clock) and other person's opinions other than my own whom I let carry with this holster for several months at a time. I will not cover some of the concepts and topics I normally do since I already reviewed this holster, but will try to cover all the bases that I may have missed before.

Read the full review here -> http://www.vdmsr.com/2016/02/g-code-haley-strategic-incog-iwb.html

[orionz06]

You oughta do a round three and test the clips under some retention/gun grabs from an entanglement.

[Gray222]

You oughta do a round three and test the clips under some retention/gun grabs from an entanglement.

I should....

[saints75]

This holster never really interested me. It is a good read.

[Gray222]

This holster never really interested me. It is a good read.

Thanks for checking it out.

[martin_j001]

Thanks for the review. I was at one time interested in their stuff, but having read your earlier review and those from others, figured it'd be one to pass on. Having found that the Eidolon works so well for me for strong side IWB carry, I'll be hard pressed to believe much else would work as good...

[Gray222]

Thanks for the review. I was at one time interested in their stuff, but having read your earlier review and those from others, figured it'd be one to pass on. Having found that the Eidolon works so well for me for strong side IWB carry, I'll be hard pressed to believe much else would work as good...

An Eidolon review is next. I had both versions but sent the g17 version off to a fed buddy who needs it for work. The Eidolon is a good "fits all types" holster, very modular but not exceedingly good at any one specific carry position, which is an issue if you want a holster for a specific purpose.

[martin_j001]

An Eidolon review is next. I had both versions but sent the g17 version off to a fed buddy who needs it for work. The Eidolon is a good "fits all types" holster, very modular but not exceedingly good at any one specific carry position, which is an issue if you want a holster for a specific purpose.

Looking forward to that review. As a larger/rounder guy, I've found it works quite well (for me at least) at concealing my G17 or G34 when worn at 3-4 o'clock. I have mine set up with the tuckable soft loops and the claw. I do notice it in this position (a Phantom carried IWB in the same position is more comfortable), but that has not kept me from being able to wear it all day.

[WobblyPossum]

Well written review. I'm looking forward to your Eidolon one. I've been using mine since last summer and I love it for AIWB.


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[Gray222]

Well written review. I'm looking forward to your Eidolon one. I've been using mine since last summer and I love it for AIWB.


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The Eidolon is very modular and while I'd love to a quick and dirty review it'll take me a bit to get all the weird configs worked out and do a review covering them all, plus its like the 5th or 6th on the list.

[The Apprentice]

Thanks for the review wasn't ever all that interested in an incog just like reading honest and thorough gear reviews. The I just unboxed x and it is the greatest ever doesen't provide much to the community so I guess what I'm saying is thanks for putting in the work so the rest of us don't have to.

[Gray222]

Thanks for the review wasn't ever all that interested in an incog just like reading honest and thorough gear reviews. The I just unboxed x and it is the greatest ever doesen't provide much to the community so I guess what I'm saying is thanks for putting in the work so the rest of us don't have to.

Appreciate you taking the time to read it.

I've always been a fairly outspoken critic of so called "reviewers" who spend half a video unboxing and talking about it and then only using it for a brief period. When I see them post on other boards I always ask "how many rounds do you have through it" or "how long have you worn it?" and I never can seem to get an answer....

[M2CattleCo]

I have a G-Code holster like that for a Glock 43 (gun only) and the holster is fine for AIWB but the clip is angled outward and prints more than the gun.

If I carry strong side, I have to have a lot of cant or the butt prints a lot, and the slide will hit my hip bone causing some pretty good pain.

I really don't think any one holster is going to be any good at both traditional and AIWB carry.

I've been carrying Glocks AIWB since '08 and I'm just now getting into the sweet spot with the Raven Vanguard with a soft loop. I've gone full circle on strong side carry and use a Crossbreed Supertuck that I cut for a proper draw.

[saints75]

I am looking forward to the Eidolon review. It is one of these holsters I am not sure I should purchase or not. It has my interest. I like it has options to carry. I can find reviews of the Eidolon when it first came out. I cannot find any 6 months to a year down the line. I'll be interested to see who it does.

[NCmtnman]

I had the Eclipse for my Shield and did not like the holster at all. Very well designed, retention was good, and quality was superb but it was so uncomfortable. If the bottom edges could be closed or rolled in then it may have been tolerable. Another problem I found was that with the Shield being so short that the pistol would 'flip out' essentially making a very concealable weapon not very concealable. IMO it needs at minimum some type of 'bumper' on the bottom like that on the Eidolon and found on Darkstar and JMCK.

[43Under]

I tried the Incog with and without the mag caddy. Did not work for me. The clips don't fulfill their purpose of leveraging the gun back into your belly; the gun and belt are stronger, so the clips lose that battle and just stick out. A wedge at the muzzle end like so many holsters now offer is much more effective. Also, the little nubs at the bottom of the clips always caught my fingers of my off hand when I'd be clearing the cover garment.

So far, I have found a wedge equipped Dale Fricke Archangel way better, and I just got an Eidolon which I am loving.