I need an IWB holster for my new Springfield XDs 4.0.  Unfortunately Comp Tac isn't making holsters for this gun so I have to look elsewhere and was considering an Alien Gear.  I'm wondering everyone's thoughts on the original 1.0 Cloak Tuck vs. the newer 3.0?  I saw a comment in another thread about the 3.0 making you sweat more in the summer, is that true?  We have a long and hot summer here!

Thanks

But it's a dry heat!

Except when it's humid.

In for the answer.

My comments about this in the other thread were based upon 24 years of a combination of city and state plainclothes LE, federal and private contract work and just concealed personal carry where I've worn a slew of body armor and concealment holsters in the Texas Gulf Coast and South Texas regions.  Synthetic materials tend to increase sweat, not "wick" it away as in cooler climates, which is consistent with what coworkers have experienced with ballistic vest undershirts, cc holsters, vest covers, etc., as well.  Cotton and leather are still the best things to have up against your skin imho.  Its near 80% humidity here today and the leather on my 1.0 is dry.  If you akwsys plan on having a shirt between the neoprene and your body above the beltline, this may not be an issue but why pay more for it? I have a nagging hip injury that is aggravated by other holsters at 4oclock but i can't even feel the full sized XD in the 1.0 at the same position so i'm not sure the 3.0's extra padding would of value...

I have tried the 3.0 it does not make me sweat anymore than my comp-tac but I have not carried it anywhere near as much as comp-tac so I cannot give you an objective opinion based on real world usage.  The 3.0 is better made IMO than the 1.0.  I also wear under shirts so it does not sit next to my skin.

Thanks all for the replies.  Yeah I usually wear an undershirt between the holster and my body, but not 100% of the time.  Hmmm, still not sure which to try...

People rave about the Stealthgear Onyx because of the way the material breathes. Maybe see if they offer a mold for your pistol.

XDS .40

$100 and a 45 day wait and it's yours!

Wow, pass.  I think I'd rather sweat a little

lol, I was thinking the same thing

$100 for a quality holster is not outrageous. I paid $95 for my JM Custom OWB2 and there is a 9-10 week wait on it. Bought an paid for on March 19. He's usually ahead of his lead time so I'm hoping to have it before the end of the month.

I'd be tempted to order an Onyx for my G43, but I'm just not a fan of IWB behind the hip. I prefer appendix carry.

OP, I honestly don't think you'd be disappointed by the SteathGear. A lot of people like them. I know it's a large chunk of change upfront for a holster you aren't sure if you'll like. Maybe keep an eye on the EE. I've seen them pop up from time to time.

I'm sure it's a nice holster, I'm just not looking to spend that much right now.  I sort of doubt I'll have any luck on the EE finding a left handed holster for a sort of unusual gun, XDs 4"

If you're looking for a hybrid holster for your G43 check out the Comp Tac Cavalry holster.  That's what I used before I sold my G43.  Really comfortable holster; I'd have just ordered one of those if they made it for the XDs 4".  And it's a lot cheaper than the Stealth Gear.

I just picked one up on another forum. I ordered a new skin for my pistol, they have the deal to swap it out for free, but I wanted both. Everything I have read about Aliengearholsters.com has been positive from people that I trust. Mine is their 2.0 version that supposedly has the leather that resists sweat. The new material is probably more comfortable but nothing lasts like leather. NCH

I love my 3.0 however I am normally wearing an undershirt. The few times I have carried without an undershirt I didn't notice anything different in regards to sweating. Over all it's a very comfortable holster.

I got my stealth gear last year. It was real nice when it was hitting 100.  It is worth the hundred bucks but i only had a 15 day wait.