I'm 5'10 and 170lbs, 32" waist and am thinking of ordering the below holster package for my M&P shield 3.1in. What do you guys think?
Quick Ship AIWB Holster
Belt Loops: 1.5" Pull the dot
Mid sweat guard
Flat tear drop muzzle pad
Red Dot Sight Cut
Do I need the muzzle pad? Should I go with the angular wedge instead?
Should I go with one of the newer AIWB models with the claw instead?
The AIWB non-claw holster appeals to me because of the smaller overall footprint. Also the models with a claw are 4" instead of 3.1", supposedly the extra length helps with comfort and conceal-ability. Honestly, I'm not really buying this, I think it is largely BS spin so that these holster manufactures can offer 1 size for pistols that come in both 3" and 4" barrel lengths (like the shield).