Recommend a good IWB holster for S&W Shield

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Recommend a good IWB holster for S&W Shield

Posted: 3/25/2015 2:46:52 PM EDT

Any suggestions for a iwb holster for a shield that is thin and less than $50? I have a crossbreed for my G19 but need something more discrete for the summer months here in FL. Maybe a small kydex with a good, solid, single belt clip? Preferably something that will not collect sweat. I know this has been asked a while ago but figured I'd see if there were any new suggestions. Thanks.

Posted: 3/25/2015 3:26:20 PM EDT

[#1]

Holster is never a good place to cut corners on cost..... NEVER BUY CHEAP! Ask me how I know this.

Find a good quality holster and buy it even if you have to save a little more. Cheap holsters rarely work and almost always have compromises somewhere in the design that make them uncomfortable, not work very well, or just are crap.

I use the Comp-tac M-tac holster for IWB carry for my Glock and my Walther PPS.

Posted: 3/25/2015 3:55:12 PM EDT

[#2]

Aliengear.

Posted: 3/25/2015 4:45:30 PM EDT

[#3]

$55 shipped for the one on the left

Posted: 3/25/2015 5:33:05 PM EDT

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Aliengear.

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This!

Posted: 3/25/2015 9:56:47 PM EDT

[#5]

I carry AIWB with a Blade-tech Nano. $60

Posted: 3/25/2015 11:10:28 PM EDT

[#6]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/247644/desantis-intruder-inside-the-waistband-holster-right-hand-smith-and-wesson-m-and-p-shield-kydex-and-leather-black

I have one of these for my LC9 and it works perfectly

Posted: 3/25/2015 11:18:38 PM EDT

[#7]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSUWWw14XqE

I have Aliengear 1.0 and 2.0, but use JM Custom Kydex IWB v3.0 95% of the time. http://www.jmcustomkydex.com/p/IWB3.html Strongly recommend the 25% cant.

Sheesh, with all these version numbers you'd think we were talking computers.

Posted: 3/26/2015 2:08:45 AM EDT

[#8]

I'm going to have to say -1 on the alien gear, for me anyway. I found that the holster was far to big for such a small gun. A full size 1911 in a M-TAC takes up far less room than the shield in an alien gear. But like always, YMMV.

Posted: 3/26/2015 2:10:25 PM EDT

[#9]

Foxx Trapp

Posted: 3/26/2015 2:59:14 PM EDT

[#10]

Spend a little more and get an MTAC or CTAC. Buy once, cry once.

The MTAC is more comfortable, the CTAC draws and reholsters smoother.

Posted: 3/27/2015 2:47:00 AM EDT

[#11]

i could easily carry a 1911 in a king tuck, the aliengear for the shield worked for probably a week or so and then i ended up buying a kingtuck for the shield aswell.

Posted: 3/27/2015 5:28:37 AM EDT

[#12]

I have a crossbreed mini tuck for my shield and very satisfied with it.

Posted: 3/27/2015 8:35:58 AM EDT

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$55 shipped for the one on the left

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Subtle.

Posted: 3/27/2015 10:58:41 PM EDT

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If you prefer leather http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-78-21-c-force-covert-force-holster.aspx

ETA I carry either appendix or 4 o'clock. This holster works well for pocket carry also.

Posted: 3/30/2015 9:32:40 PM EDT

[#15]

tulster

i made a thread with a small review on it. awesome quality, and the guy who makes them is very helpful and friendly.

Posted: 3/31/2015 12:05:58 AM EDT

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BLADE TECH NANO

$50.99 shipped

http://www.amazon.com/Nano-IWB-Holster-Shield-Black/dp/B00FAMB32C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427774701&sr=8-1&keywords=blade+tech+nano+S%26W+shield

Posted: 3/31/2015 7:31:06 PM EDT

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depends on where you want to carry, i personally carry apendix and use This
i waited for a sale and got it for around $70, pretty comfortable once you get it adjusted to your liking

Posted: 4/1/2015 1:59:03 AM EDT

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I'm going to have to say -1 on the alien gear, for me anyway. I found that the holster was far to big for such a small gun. A full size 1911 in a M-TAC takes up far less room than the shield in an alien gear. But like always, YMMV.

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Shit, mine should be shipping in the next few days. Cloak Tuck 2.O.

Do they really refund full price plus shipping, or just refund item price minus shipping?

I switched my Bravo holster to IWB, and it is awesome, but was awful as an OWB holster. Been wearing the Bravo IWB for the last 2 weeks, and I'll be amazed if the Alien Gear tops it.

Posted: 4/1/2015 6:36:27 AM EDT

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When I talked to them they said minus shipping. I was going to send mine back but every so often I want to wear it at 4 o'clock and I will use it. But it's not often and when I do I don't find it all that comfortable.

ETA: I bought the holster for the shield w/ lasermax attached. With the neoprene backing on the 2.0 it allows the laser to be switched on through the back, which I find is another negative. The original with a leather backing may not have that problem.

Posted: 4/1/2015 7:49:46 AM EDT

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Tag for replies, got a shield a few months ago.

Posted: 4/1/2015 10:32:14 PM EDT

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i could easily carry a 1911 in a king tuck, the aliengear for the shield worked for probably a week or so and then i ended up buying a kingtuck for the shield aswell.

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I am looking into an aliengear. What made you replace the aliengear for the kingtuck?

Posted: 4/2/2015 8:51:44 AM EDT

[#22]

I don't have experience w/ other IWB holsters and I'm using mine for a G19/23 but I like the Alien Gear 2.0. Very comfortable and I often forget it's there.

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