First, good on you for taking a class for AIWB. It’s, obviously, a lot different than hip carry.
Re-holstering, hips slightly forward and a holster with a wedge make it MUCH safer.
I agree with others. Typical thicker/stiffer gun belts are not the best choice. A more flexible belt conceals better at the slide (optic). The Tenicor Zero is the best on the market in my option for AIWB. Jeff is a brilliant designer and REALLY tests his gear.
To me JM, Tenicor and Phlster make the best concealment holders. My favorite is the Tenicor Velo 4. It’s just a little wider so it conceals better at the slide/optic too. I also LOVE my JM AIWB models. I have them for the pistols Tenicor doesn’t support. The Phlster Enigma is just incredible for deeper concealment.
Full disclosure- Tenicor is a sponsor of my podcast. I’d still choose Jeff’s gear nonetheless.
Aaron D.
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Aaron D.
EvoSec
Evolution Security Podcast
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There's a limited body type that they work for, and when they work they work. If they don't work, they really don't work. When a separate pistol and pouch don't work, you have a multitude of ways to manipulate the grip, muzzle, and slide/optic to fix the problems you encounter.
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Make sure (if you can), that in addition to the different guns (revolver vs. semi-auto), that you try a couple different pants/belts combinations. I just switched my "everyday" pants, and with the new ones, the gun sits differently (better IMO); I've also switched belts recently, so I did a little pants/belts/holster & gun matrix (I'm an engineer) tryout (three different pants, two different belts, two different guns and holsters, so 12 combinations). I was surprised at how different things felt.
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