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pingdork
12-15-13, 14:12
I've been using this holster for a few months now. I first picked one up for my G19 and later got a shorter version for my G26. I'm not affiliated but their HQ is local to me.

Pros:
Kydex has very thin profile
Pistol positively clicks into place, and will not fall out when turned upside down and shaken hard.
Clip is designed to catch belt.
Easy on/off---easy to adjust from 12-1 to 3-5 o'clock for comfort or based on what you are wearing.
Kydex holds shape to make reholstering fast and easy.
AIWB draw speed very fast
Very comfortable. The longer one for the g19 can dig into leg/crotch while sitting though(AIWB), the shorter one for 26 is not noticeable.
The 26 with it's short grip wearing a tshirt and cargo shorts does not print at all carrying AIWB.
With my usual hoodie on, I can carry either in almost any position and confidently know I'm not printing.
Priced at $40 very nice.

Cons:
Lack of tension adjustment bothers me. Time will tell how long the kydex positively holds up. At $40 though I'm not that concerned. Like mags, I'll consider the holsters wear items that can be replaced. If it lasts more than 2 years before being replaced I'll be satisfied.

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pingdork
12-15-13, 14:17
Lol. My teenager just told me gun forums are just a lame excuse for grown men to take selfies. Time to go practice my headlock skills.


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Dos Cylindros
12-15-13, 14:35
I'm glad you like the holster. I tried one of these and found it to be the worst AIWB holster of all the designs I have tried. As demonstrated by your pics, the gun sits too low in the waistband to afford a full grip prior to the draw. That is an absolute deal killer for me with any holster. Furthermore, the single clip allows the gun to shift around way too much for my taste. Additionally, this holster has no "wedge" feature which is common on well designed AIWB rigs so it allows the but of the gun to poke out too much in my opinion. I did find the holster to be well built, but it's design left a lot to be desired for a dedicated AIWB holster. The Dale Fricke Archangel, G-Code INCOG and JM Custom Kydex AIWB are far superior designs with the JM Custom AIWB being the top of the heap in my experience. Like many things, holsters are a personal choice and what works for me is not always going to work for you. I'm glad you like the holster and I'm glad it seems to be working for your needs.

pingdork
12-15-13, 17:25
I'm glad you like the holster. I tried one of these and found it to be the worst AIWB holster of all the designs I have tried. As demonstrated by your pics, the gun sits too low in the waistband to afford a full grip prior to the draw. That is an absolute deal killer for me with any holster. Furthermore, the single clip allows the gun to shift around way too much for my taste. Additionally, this holster has no "wedge" feature which is common on well designed AIWB rigs so it allows the but of the gun to poke out too much in my opinion. I did find the holster to be well built, but it's design left a lot to be desired for a dedicated AIWB holster. The Dale Fricke Archangel, G-Code INCOG and JM Custom Kydex AIWB are far superior designs with the JM Custom AIWB being the top of the heap in my experience. Like many things, holsters are a personal choice and what works for me is not always going to work for you. I'm glad you like the holster and I'm glad it seems to be working for your needs.

Valid points. Some of your deal breakers are my preferences. I prefer the way the gun sits low. The deeper it sits adds to it concealability IMO. I have no issue getting a full grip on draw. Single clip is not ideal, I agree, but my needs dictate something that quickly and easily be taken on/off.
The lack of the wedge feature does make the grip stick out more than holsters that do have it. With a g26, it's kind of moot however since the grip length is so short. With the g19 I've found that the 12-1 o'clock and 3:30 are the positions that the grip lays against my body the best. At 4:30 the grip does protrude quite a bit.

I have not used the holsters you recommended, but will surely give them a look. I've used a crossbreed and while it is super comfortable, I found them cumbersome. Winter wear lately allows me to carry a pancake OWB holster a lot, which for me offers superior draw and comfort. But like everything else there's trade offs balancing concealability, mobility, and usability.


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Dos Cylindros
12-15-13, 21:22
Sounds good bud. Like I said, holsters are a personal thing so what works for me may not work for you. Clearly my deal breakers are your deal makers so that just proves the point. Thanks for pointing out the fact that the G26 does not really need the wedge feature as I intended to say that in my first post. I also find the sub-compact carry guns to not necessarily need the wedge feature.