AIWB holsters, a pictorial guide

[turbolag23]

here are the three i was looking into. i dont have much experience with any of these so i'll leave the comments vague.



Name: Raven Concealment Systems (RCS) - Appendix Carry Rig (ACR)
Cost:$99.99
Link to purchase: http://www.ravenconcealmentsystems.c...oducts_id=1588
Comments: I only tried this out for a couple days, its tuckable which is nice and has a support arm to balance some weight.




Name: Custom Carry Concepts (CCC) - Shaggy
Cost: $69.25-84.25
Link to purchase: http://shop.customcarryconcepts.com/Shaggy-AIWB-SHG.htm
Comments: recently ordered, no experience yet but I went with the comfort leather backing. Lots of reviews in this thread



Name: Cane and Derby (CDI) - Pardus Appendix
Cost: $85.00
Link to purchase: http://www.caneandderby.com/pardus-k...endix-rig.html
Comments: Todd is currently using this in his Gen4 test, there are some reviews in this thread.

[JodyH]

Model: Dale Fricke Archangel AIWB
Price: $95
Contact info: http://www.dalefrickeholsters.com/
Comments: My favorite kydex AIWB holster. Been using one for nearly two years now and am completely satisfied.

P2000 holster shown here with my P2000Sk inserted:


Model: High Noon Hideaway w/clip
Price: $105 (horsehide)
Contact info: https://www.highnoonholsters.com/
Comments: My daily carry holster. In horsehide it's super thin and very comfortable despite being quite stiff. Makes my P2000Sk disappear yet still allows a full grip and a quick draw. The steel belt clip has a pronounced hook on the bottom which makes it as solid as belt loops in my experience.

[JodyH]

Model: Safariland 27
Price: $30
Contact Info: http://www.opticsplanet.net/safarila...selection.html
Comments: Cheap but functional. I hate the plastic J-hook, it places all the guns weight on the pants instead of the belt which makes it carry "heavy". the J-hook also has a tendency to pop out from under the belt.



Model: Blackhawk Leather CQC IWB
Price: $65
Contact Info: http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Ins...,1151,1418.htm
Comments: The adjustable cant is great, the holster is well made and works great for AIWB. A much better choice than the Safariland 27 IMO. The leather is fairly soft though and probably won't stand up to years of hard daily use.

[phil_in_cs]

On the shaggy, I got mine originally with a belt clip rather than the kydex loop shown above. That caused problems sometimes when I sat and the holster would push up from my thigh, causing it to unclip. I got the kydex loop (all of $5 and very quick shipping) and that problem is solved.

[Kyle Reese]

I just placed an order for the Dale Fricke Archangel for my G 17. Can't wait till it arrives.

[fuse]

I just placed an order for the Dale Fricke Archangel for my G 17. Can't wait till it arrives.

I have had the archangel for a few days. Though its my first AIWB, (in my very limited experience) I think its decent.

Seems to be very comfortable

[fuse]

I just placed an order for the Dale Fricke Archangel for my G 17. Can't wait till it arrives.

I have had the archangel for a few days. Though its my first AIWB, (in my very limited experience) I think its decent.

Seems to be very comfortable. Does not seem to conceal well, for me.

Though I am starting to think I will never be able to conceal a full size pistol, with my body. I am a bit above average height and rather scrawny.

The search continues I suppose.

The upside is that I can finally train AIWB with the archangel, and master the art of reholstering while unloaded (500 reps, anyone?) while I wait for the shaggy I ordered.

Thinking about giving the cane and Derby a whirl next..

[Kyle Reese]

I have had the archangel for a few days. Though its my first AIWB, (in my very limited experience) I think its decent.

Seems to be very comfortable. Does not seem to conceal well, for me.

Though I am starting to think I will never be able to conceal a full size pistol, with my body. I am a bit above average height and rather scrawny.

The search continues I suppose.

The upside is that I can finally train AIWB with the archangel, and master the art of reholstering while unloaded (500 reps, anyone?) while I wait for the shaggy I ordered.

Thinking about giving the cane and Derby a whirl next..

I purchased mine as a stopgap solution, waiting for my Shaggy as well.

[phil_in_cs]

After getting these pictures uploaded, I realized I need to retake the photos with a ruler.

L->R, Josh Kolbeson Texas Comfort, Archangel, Shaggy


The Kolbeson holster is very comfortable, and conceals pretty well. It is very high (why I need to redo the photos with a ruler) but does a good job. I recently did a 10 hour each way drive out to west Texas with it on, and hiked out there in 105+ temperatures. If a holster is comfortable for that, it is a comfortable holster.

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[Super J]

Thanks for the pics. Great way to put them in perspective