Talk to me about wedges!

[Member 34319]

No not a shoe thing.

Holster wedges.

Do you use one? Which one? Make one? Work?

Thanks!

Reno

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[Nosferatu]

WTMcF?

 

[Member 34319]

WTMcF?

AIWB holsters can benefit from a wedge just like they benefit from a claw. The claw helps press the grip into the body. The wedge helps push the whole upper portion into the body.

Im thinking about trying one on a thicker pistol I recently purchased as it prints much more than my smaller AIWB pistol/hoslster.

 

[Stomper]

Would it be wrong of me to suggest keister carry and call it a wedgie instead?

 

[CRBMoA]

Can we get a link to a product page?

Thx

 

[Member 34319]

Would it be wrong of me to suggest keister carry and call it a wedgie instead?

Only if you figure out a way to have the muzzle poking out prairie dog style, so as to keister a round off when needed!

 

[Member 34319]

Can we get a link to a product page?

Thx

Here is Tier 1s page.

Tier 1 Concealed

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www.tier1concealed.com

 

[techieguy]

I use the T1C wedges, it softens the holster's contact to the body and presses the grip slightly back to your stomach, for me it really made AWIB more comfortable.

 

[Member 34319]

I use the T1C wedges, it softens the holster's contact to the body and presses the grip slightly back to your stomach, for me it really made AWIB more comfortable.

Did you try a few sizes, or?

 

[mkwerx]

I have gone the molded-in wedge route from the foam wedges. I do have one holster that I installed a wedge on permenently (a Blade Tech Eclipse, I cut a high density neoprene foam wedge off of some old kydex press foam and used Loc Tite marine epoxy to bond the wedge onto the holster body.

I actually just made a new holster yesterday for my Walther PDP, and molded a wedge into it.



I am also a convert to the DCC monoblock clip from my tried & true snap straps

This is the first AWIB I am actually comfortable carrying in the 1 o'clock position









Sorry for mirror schmootz.

Here's an in-progress build shot. The wedge kind of crushed in in the mold - I used a rubber door stopper, cut down and filled in with neoprene press foam to fill the voids - most of the wedge shape came out ok, but the bottom / muzzle end flattened more than I would have liked. It still works pretty well to push the muzzle out, and the modwing claw does help rotate the grip in.



Its way more comfortable to carry than my M&P holster without a wedge.



This M&P holster could probably benefit, comfort wise from a foam wedge.

 

[mkwerx]

Thermoform Molding Foams for KYDEX® Holster Making | Kydex Press Foams and Supplies | HolsterSmith.com

HolsterSmith.com offers 3 different densities of thermoform holster molding foams developed by HOLSTEX®. These are each available in 8”x12” to 12”x24” pieces, each designed to meet the needs of any size thermoforming project. HOLSTEX® thermoforming foams are resilient, durable and made to last...

www.holstersmith.com

For the price of a few wedges from Tier 1, you can order a sheet of foam and cut dozens to make your own different sizes/shapes to find what works perfect for you. The foam cuts easily with a sharp knife.

Alternately - go to Wal Mart's workout equipment section and grab a $5 Yoga Block - that's ultra high density foam. I have cut some wedges from that stuff too to play with.

 

[techieguy]

Did you try a few sizes, or?

The first time I ordered the sizing pack, now I just used the medium wide wedges…. Works really well with the backer that's attached it's smooth and slides nicely when putting on your holster

 

[CountryGent]

When I saw the thread title about "wedges", this came to mind:



As to holsters so equipped, I have no idea, but well wishes with the search.

 

[L84Cabo]

I use them and I'm a fan. I bought mine from JM Custom Kydex when I bought my holster.

As others have said, they're purpose is twofold...they aid in comfort so you have a pad contacting your body instead of the kydex holster, and they help push the top of the gun in against the body to help reduce printing.

But note that a lot can depend on the variants...body type, where you position your holster, gun size, etc. If you cary a small subcompact like, say, a Shield, you may not get much benefit from pads, claws, etc. But if you carry a larger gun with a full sized grip, or extended mags, these things can really help.

 

[red442joe]

When I saw the thread title about "wedges", this came to mind:

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As to holsters so equipped, I have no idea, but well wishes with the search.

Me too.
Also, So many good jokes...
Also, I'm a OWB carry guy.

Joe

 

[Member 53328]

No. I haven't had a need. My holster doesn't have a claw or a wedge. I do carry at 12 o'clock though.

 

[Member 34319]

Thermoform Molding Foams for KYDEX® Holster Making | Kydex Press Foams and Supplies | HolsterSmith.com

HolsterSmith.com offers 3 different densities of thermoform holster molding foams developed by HOLSTEX®. These are each available in 8”x12” to 12”x24” pieces, each designed to meet the needs of any size thermoforming project. HOLSTEX® thermoforming foams are resilient, durable and made to last...

www.holstersmith.com

For the price of a few wedges from Tier 1, you can order a sheet of foam and cut dozens to make your own different sizes/shapes to find what works perfect for you. The foam cuts easily with a sharp knife.

Alternately - go to Wal Mart's workout equipment section and grab a $5 Yoga Block - that's ultra high density foam. I have cut some wedges from that stuff too to play with.

I'm going to have to try the yoga block route. Thanks for this idea!

 

[Nocaster]

I've been using the Mastermind Tactics pillow. I like it

 

[Member 34319]

I've been using the Mastermind Tactics pillow. I like it

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That looks WAY more comfortable than a chunk of foam. Thank you for this tip.

 

[Nocaster]

That looks WAY more comfortable than a chunk of foam. Thank you for this tip.

Yeah, I plan to buy a couple more. They have adjustable fill pillows, also. I'm also using their IWB mag carrier