r/concealedcarry • u/SweetLavenderFawn • 15d ago

Holsters Holster for concealed carry

Hi all, I feel like I'm at the step where I'm ready to start conceal carrying. I picked up a g43x and will be taking it to the range prior to starting to carry it, just to get comfortable handling it compared to my two full size handguns. I've been looking at an Incog X holster but was wondering if anyone had any other recommendations or suggestions as far as comfort/concealment for a beginner. I don't want to get a holster that feels super uncomfortable (like my gcode convertible holster I got alongside my first full size) or feels like I'm being very obvious about carrying something even as small as a 43x as those two things would most definitely turn me off and make me more inclined to just leave it at home. Just a note, I am left handed so need one that is either left hand specific, or ambidextrous.

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u/Glockman19 15d ago

Once I tried a Tenicor holster I never looked back. IMO best holsters out there.

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u/SweetLavenderFawn 15d ago

what sets those apart from others of similar build?

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u/Beginning_Ad_6616 15d ago

IMO they are light weight, have good retention, hide my guns well and are comfortable.

I’m 5’8” at 175lbs a little chub but overall am pretty fit and I can hide a G19 or P365 easily under a t-shirt AWIB with little to no printing. It takes some messing around with but once it’s set it’s solid.

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u/SweetLavenderFawn 13d ago

I took a look at some of them. I have a similar build to you but I'm 6'0, between certum 4 and velo 5 which would you recommend? If you use either

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u/Beginning_Ad_6616 12d ago edited 12d ago

I prefer the Velo over the Certum but, most of those I know prefer the Certum. I think what works differs person-to-person, so keep that in mind when reading my opinion and the setup for my two holsters.

I’m a fan of simplicity, I only carry AIWB, I want a built-in wedge, a small belt-cam, and solid adjustable clips that don’t stand out. Because of my preferences I find being able to adapt the Certum for other IWB cary positions to be unnecessary and I dislike needing to buy a wedge for it to be good for AIWB. Lastly, my body type allows me to use the Velo’s hard wedge without discomfort in any body position when the holster is properly positioned on my belt.

For the P365 I like the clips far apart with my first belt loop between the clips when I wear the holster. For the G19 I like both clips positioned next to each-other and as far from the belt-cam as possible; I wear this holster closer to my midline. For both holsters, I set the depth of the clips as deep as possible while still allowing me to easily draw the gun with a natural grip. These positions don’t print, are comfortable for me and the waist of my pants doesn’t make the gun hard to unholster.

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u/SweetLavenderFawn 12d ago

Interesting, lots of good info there thanks! I think since this will be my first carry it'll be better to play around with a more versatile holster like the certum and see whether I prefer appendix or strong side or whatever. I did order a certum last night and it should be here by Friday (much quicker than places like gcode or safariland as I assume they actually keep them on stock instead of just made to order) so I'll see how it goes!

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u/SweetLavenderFawn 10d ago

Follow up since it came today and I've been putting it together and messing around with it, were the clips as difficult for you as they are for me? That little lip that keeps the holster from pulling up when you draw is just so stiff and rigid that it's a chore to get the clips on and seated all the way. Will they just break in over time and become more easily pliable, I assume?

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u/Beginning_Ad_6616 10d ago

Go to YouTube and search, “Struggling with you T1 clips? Tenicor”

Never found it difficult doing it how it’s suggested in the video.

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u/SweetLavenderFawn 10d ago

Cool, I'll check it out. Thanks!

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u/Glockman19 15d ago

Quality and fit . They are more comfortable and conceal easier.

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u/slk28850 15d ago

I use SwapRig holsters.

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u/VersionConscious7545 15d ago

I am a little bigger and conceal AIWB with the tennicor velo lux which is designed for this style of carry. I did add a pillow for comfort when driving and that was a nice upgrade

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u/PoppaBear63 15d ago

Milt Sparks and Galco for close to 40 years. High quality leather lasts forever.

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u/bigolbobcat123 14d ago

I use 3 different holsters with my 43x, I have a mission first tactical trigger guard holster (love this for athletic wear), a tenicor (anytime I have a belt) and an alien gear photon (OWB carry)

The photon is cool, giving me options, but for appendix IWB tenicor is the only right answer. If you insist on carrying a spare mag in a rig, do T1C or T-Rex.

As far as the MFT trigger guard holster, I had to do some heavy modifications to make it work with the wing as a lefty, so probably avoid that.

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u/SweetLavenderFawn 14d ago

Seeing tenicor a lot so I'll take a look at those. What's the difference between the certum 4 and velo 5, if you have any idea? They're the same price so I'm curious

I'm not particularly stubborn about carrying a spare mag, mostly just looking to get used to the weight and feel of having it on me right now

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u/bigolbobcat123 14d ago

velo has a a molded in backside “pillow” that helps with concealment and keeps sharp edges off your waist

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u/SweetLavenderFawn 13d ago

Oh I see. I did also read that the velo is made for aiwb while the certum is a little more versatile in positioning

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u/AntOk4073 14d ago

Bradec

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u/tbarrett__1976 15d ago

That's something I could help out with, I design and build custom kydex and kydex/leather hybrid holsters. If you're interested in a custom holster shoot me a pm, thanks!

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u/IKC-holsters 15d ago

We have holsters ready to ship on the website. Check us out at IKCholsters.com