Tuesday, November 29, 2016

AIWB Holster by 508Holsters review

First off let me express that I am in no way affiliated with 508 holsters. The product I am reviewing was purchased by me at full price minus the LEO discount.That said I cannot speak better of a holster manufacturer than 508 holsters. Erik is truly an artist when it comes to Kydex. Did I mention the turn around time is only 2 Weeks ; that's right 2 Weeks not over 2 months. Fast turn around, great workmanship , competitive pricing, and outstanding customer service; what more could you ask for. Let's get down to the product itself. It's an open bottom appendix carry inside the waist band holster. This is an older model and has a g-code style clip. The claw versions came out later and I've not tried that product. The kydex is contoured extremely well to the pistol. There are absolutely no imperfections or ripples in the kydex. It has a wonderful positive retention. While easily removable the holster "snaps"(positive feedback) around the weapon. It will not fall out unless you pull it out. I recently road amusement park rides while wearing it with no issues. The trigger guard is 100% enclosed with no possible way for fabric to get in it. This means you can rest assured that you won't have a misfire while wearing the holster. Even though the tigger is completely covered the bottom of  trigger guard near the handle/grip is not. This allows the product to remain safe and extremely functional. You can get a positive grip on the weapon at draw  and be in the fight instead of repositioning your hand. The edges are rounded and polished. There's not a sharp place on this whole holster it's buttery smooth.  I have had the holster for almost a year and the screws have not worked their way out yet. The only negative thing I have found is that my screws are beginning to rust. That being said I'm extremely hot natured and live in an extremely humid area. The holster itself is extremely comfortable to wear. I wear it direct center. I never liked appendix carry , but this product made me fall in love with it. It took me about 2 weeks to get use to having something press against my boys, since then I have even forgot I had it on . I'm a bigger guy about 6' 230 and I have no issues concealing the pistol without "branding." It conceals very well in just a t-shirt untucked. It conceals just as well in dress shirts tucked in. I've worn it just about every place you can imagine; hospitals, football games, church etc and have yet to have anyone look at me funny or say anything. I've worn it while driving up to 4 hours and have worn it around town for up to 16 hours with no discomfort.  The good thing is if it starts giving discomfort while driving you can take it off . When you get to where your going you can put it back on without getting out of your vehicle. You would be hard pressed to do that with an iwb worn at 5 o'clock. For all the reasons above; if you have ever considered an aiwb or are just looking for a new holster I highly suggest you give Erik's products a chance. www.508holsters.com

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