I buy foam pads from JMCK.
I buy foam pads from JMCK.
For my needs, I run a strip of 1/4” thick high-durometer EVA foam backed with industrial Velcro, for just a bit of padding and to avoid hotspots with my Floodlight rig. Perfectly comfortable for a full day, including a recent 14 hour drive.
I learned through trial and error that when it comes to AIWB, a longer holster is better- for my build. Counterintuitive to an extent, but it hides much better than smaller pistols with smaller holsters.
I've followed this thread with semi-fascination. The need to re-invent (some would claim to improve) the wheel apparently runs in our DNA. I've used wedges from a few different sources as well as the Dark Star Teardrop and the stock wedge from JMCK. I find them to be perfectly comfortable (as much as shoving 3 or 4 lbs of gun in your pants should be). Kudos to your imagination and ingenuity.