IWB Holster suggestions

You running the 10, 13, or 15rd mag? I haven’t tried any other holsters for my Hellcat.

I’m relatively narrow waisted, so I’d have to damn near carry at 11:30 / 12:00 when using 15rd mag. Claw solved printing issues at 1:00, and not constant flagging my favorite appendage while carrying at 12:00.

 

My waist is a 31 and I carry the 13rd mags. I carry at 0100.

 

Like many, I have a drawer full of holsters that just don’t work for me. But my two favorite IWB holsters are Ingle Gun Leather and TTGunleather:

https://inglegunleather.com/
https://www.ttgunleather.com/

They’re kind of pricey, but well worth it in my opinion. I IWB carry a fullsize, all-steel 1911 in those using a Mastermind Specialist Pro belt:

https://www.mastermindtactics.com/shop/specialist-pro

While I usually agree with the saying that you get what you pay for, I’m really impressed with the utility and comfort of Mastermind’s super affordable belt for IWB carry. It doesn’t work too well for OWB carry of a heavy gun like my 1911, though. For that I splurged and use a Mean Gene Leather Victory Aegis belt:

https://www.meangeneleather.com/shop/mgl-victory-aegis-belt-with-buckle/

Anyway, I’ve tried Alien Gear and Crossbreed type holsters. I know they’re popular and others have had good success with them, but they just didn’t work for me. I noticed with the Alien Gear and my other kydex/leather hybrid holster, I’ve had to point the muzzle inwards towards my body when reholstering. The kydex shell itself doesn’t collapse, but something about the backing, whether it’s leather or synthetic, that causes the holster opening to kind of squish inward, for lack of a better description. I try to do a lot of unholstering drills (unloaded, of course), and that just bothers me when reholstering. Even so, my Alien Gear works well enough when paired with Alien Gear’s belly band, which I use on occasion when jogging or cycling.

 

I have the Sticky holsters for my Kimber Micro 9 and my wife's S&W Shield EZ .380. They are so minimal they have to be the least obtrusive, but they still stay put even with no attachment.

I rarely carry on my person tho. It's just a hassle taking it on and off and a pistol inside your waistband restricts your movement regardless of brand imo.

I usually have pepper spray handy for the scenario OP described.

 

I have a couple Tulsters, as mentioned in a few posts earlier they’re a very comfortable for the everyday carry. So comfortable that you’ll find yourself checking too make sure it’s still there…..

https://tulster.com/

 

I love mine for my 9mm S&W. IWB is the most comfortable I've found yet!!!

 

I have had my P365XL for about a year now. I started off with the aliengear core essentials like a lot of people have recommended. Good for open carry, I really like the quick release holster because I can mount the gun wherever I want, BUT if I could go back I would not get the whole pack, just the pieces I like, not worth $100. Also, one time the screws came loose and my holster and gun fell right off the clip. Luckily I was just chilling in the woods with my friend.

I now have a McKinatec Holster and I love it. It is custom made by hand by the owner so it is a perfect fit. Lots of different options for whatever style you like. There are also codes online that'll drop the cost below $100. Since it is a one man shop it does take a little while to ship, but customer service is great. If you have a little more money you want to spend, Tier 1 Concealed is also really good.

I also carry on a leather Kore Essentials belt with the American flag buckle and my Kina Flex rig fits right on.

 

www.vedderholsters.com I carry every day; I’ve had the same kydex holster for over three years from Vedder. They’re a small company in Florida with excellent products and customer service.

 

I still need to look into holsters for 2 of mine. Having built-in CT lasers makes it more difficult.

 

Vedder is good. I have an Alien Gear Level 3 for our security carry, great system, the quick disconnects are awesome and the built in hood cover for the RDS is a huge plus. My IWB though i switched to Tier1 with a sidecar for my G19 and G43. The bungee band system is super comfortable and the it being attached as one unit with belt wings makes it hug my frame perfectly.