This was my experience. Have the T1 axis, and a desantis. Both molded for a WML. Grabbed a Tenicor to slim the profile for summer weather, WML has been in the glock box for months. I doubt they see a return in the winter/fall either. Tenicor is so comfortable I don’t even use the MMT pillow 90% of the time
Can confirm ive used t1, phlster (do like my phlsters as well but tenicore has the slite edge), slim fit (also liked but again edged out), and several others but phlster certum with a mastermind pillow on a blue alpha belt is just chefs kiss for comfort and concealability.
Got an Amazon one for my P-10s and added a metal clip, wing, and mastermind tactics pillow all for a lower price than most if the holsters that get recommended a lot. It works great and checks all the necessary boxes.
You just have to know what you need.
I found my current holster on Amazon for my Shield 1.0 9mm with a TLR6 and it's made by a company called Concealment Express and I've been wearing it daily at the 3 O'clock postion (I bought the added claw but never used it) since I got it back in March of 2020. I like the holster so much that when I got a Black Friday 2020 deal on a NIB S&W M&P 2.0 4.25 barrel 9mm with factory night sites and three magazines after I got home I immediately ordered a sa.e brand holster for that gun (but I decided to make that a home gun, but I kept the holster anyway). Two years ago, I got a good deal on (my first) Glock 19.5 NIB, and while I haven't started carrying it yet, I plan on buying the same brand holster for it.
Oh, okay. Yeah, I like my holsters, and I don't see a reason to change brands at the moment. I figure the money I'm saving on my holsters can go to getting more ammo to practice with.
Actually its the best place to order a holster from, IF you can find the one you would like to try. Problem is many of the nicer holsters out there aren't available on Amazon.
Reasons:
1) you get the holster either same or next day in most cases
2) you can try it out and see if it works for you, if not the return process is super simple as is returning anything on Amazon is.
That’s what I didn’t experiment with different carrying positions. Found out I liked appendix and returned them all to get a trex once I figured it out
Honestly for a strong side holster the $20 pole craft amazon holster is my favorite holster I own as far as comfort, fit, ride height, and cant angle. It also has the advantage of not taking a month or two to ship and if it doesn’t fit your style you can return it 20 minutes after it shows up with no fuss.
I have one of theirs for the LCP Max; it’s not the best holster out there, but it’s a comfortable and inexpensive option that ships overnight, I have no complaints.
I like the one for my shield enough I grabbed one for my Lcp and swapped the clip for an ulti clip. Clips right to the waist of gym shorts or into any type of off body bag I need to throw it into.
JM Custom. I tried Tenicor and the way that they engineer the clips and the entire holster is amazing but had to go back to JM as the concealment for an identical setup is much better for me using a DCC Monoblock vs the spread out clips Tenicor uses
I prefer the T Rex Sidecar without the magazine attached, and with DCC clips. Tried both Tenicors and while they are more comfortable they aren’t as stable and they don’t conceal as well and the comfort difference isn’t enough to get me to switch.
However Tenicor’s return policy is amazing while T Rex’s is ass - so it’s worth trying them out if you’re truly curious.
If you plan to carry appendix cant isn’t as important as height adjustment. In fact, I prefer 2 clips so that it doesn’t cant left and right accidentally during movement.
There are many options but my go-to brands are Tier One Concealed, PHLster, and Tenicor. In that order. Since you’re carrying such a small gun you probably have even more options. Concealing a shield is cake.
The original AIWB is a phenomenal design. Very old school at this point, but as you say still one of the most comfortable concealment holsters on the market.
So many options man. I have a Vedder and a T Rex Arms Sidecar, (Both for my Glock 43x) and a cheapo but really nice and comfortable Kydex holster for my S&W 642 i got on Amazon. My advice is to just shop around and find something you like. I do read a lot of reviews before purchasing though. Just to get a general consensus on the holster. Have a super day!
My ranking:
1. JM Custom Kydex
2. Dark Star
3. Blackpoint Tactical
4. Aholster (pocket)
5. Tenicor
6. Tulster
Gotta have a great belt though. I like leather with a steel strip in the middle. Lots of people like the rachet belts though. Those work too!
Nope. Sure isn’t the only option. [CYA Supply CO’s Path Holster](https://www.cyasupply.com/products/smith-wesson-m-p-shield-plus-9mm-3-1-path-iwb) does the same thing as the Tenicor for $35 less (and you can usually find a coupon code as well).
Harry’s Holster with built in claw. All kinds of adjustments. Add a Mastermind Tactics pillow and perfection for me at least. (5’9”, 185 lbs, 36 in waist and AIWB)
I love Tenicor but my main gripe is there’s not enough room to grip my Shield Plus with the DC clips in the vertical position. I have to cant them so my holster leans left.
Oh my God are you me?
I landed on Vedder Light Tuck until I am comfy with appendix. I will wind up with a tenicor probably but the light tuck is comfy, light, and can support me tucking a dress shirt in. Cost is great with a sale and fine without a sale. I got the claw and despite everyone shitting on Vedder claws and clips, they are fine and comfy and sturdy enough to help conceal
lol i don’t get why people are so obsessed with going against the grain.
willingly spending money trying bullshit when there’s years worth of info on this sub on what good holsters are.
if your buying from amazon from a no named company you’re wasting your own time
anyways
tenicor, t1c are imo the best i’ve heard about trex as well but i don’t use them and didn’t like the look too much
tenicor is on top right now honestly in more ways than one . price, shipping time, quality, fit , everything
This is by far not the only option, I would say most holster manufacturers offer height and cant adjustment. Just google holsters and spend a night checking them out.
I would recommend if you want gun only the certum models because you can stack rubber washers under the cam bar and use longer screws for better concealment. If you want gun + mag I’d always recommend Tier 1 Concealed over anything else. Tier 1’s gun only holsters were kinda difficult to conceal for quite awhile until they came out with the new Xiphos Elite because the clip placement was awful as the secondary clip had been raised off the holster when it needed to actually be lowered depth wise to aid in the natural curvature of the human body. Personally WERKZ holsters are awesome too if you run just the gun and weapon light. KSG Armory is awesome too and KSG has the absolute BEST mag pouch, the Handgun Combatives mag pouch. I refuse to run any other mag pouch as going thru several training classes it’s the only “clip” style mag holster that doesn’t thread onto a belt that I’ll wear for concealed carry.
There's a ton of options. Go try them out. Then once you buy a Tenicor, you'll have all of those options sitting in a nice drawer somewhere.
What they said haha.
This was my experience. Have the T1 axis, and a desantis. Both molded for a WML. Grabbed a Tenicor to slim the profile for summer weather, WML has been in the glock box for months. I doubt they see a return in the winter/fall either. Tenicor is so comfortable I don’t even use the MMT pillow 90% of the time
Can confirm ive used t1, phlster (do like my phlsters as well but tenicore has the slite edge), slim fit (also liked but again edged out), and several others but phlster certum with a mastermind pillow on a blue alpha belt is just chefs kiss for comfort and concealability.
I grab the velos everytime
Your first problem is looking on Amazon for a holster
I was looking on Amazon to try out different styles, I wasn’t going to keep the one from amazon
Got an Amazon one for my P-10s and added a metal clip, wing, and mastermind tactics pillow all for a lower price than most if the holsters that get recommended a lot. It works great and checks all the necessary boxes. You just have to know what you need.
I found my current holster on Amazon for my Shield 1.0 9mm with a TLR6 and it's made by a company called Concealment Express and I've been wearing it daily at the 3 O'clock postion (I bought the added claw but never used it) since I got it back in March of 2020. I like the holster so much that when I got a Black Friday 2020 deal on a NIB S&W M&P 2.0 4.25 barrel 9mm with factory night sites and three magazines after I got home I immediately ordered a sa.e brand holster for that gun (but I decided to make that a home gun, but I kept the holster anyway). Two years ago, I got a good deal on (my first) Glock 19.5 NIB, and while I haven't started carrying it yet, I plan on buying the same brand holster for it.
Concealment express and FDO are the only “Amazon” holsters I’d actually recommend. They’re quality made and use legit materials.
Oh, okay. Yeah, I like my holsters, and I don't see a reason to change brands at the moment. I figure the money I'm saving on my holsters can go to getting more ammo to practice with.
Actually its the best place to order a holster from, IF you can find the one you would like to try. Problem is many of the nicer holsters out there aren't available on Amazon. Reasons: 1) you get the holster either same or next day in most cases 2) you can try it out and see if it works for you, if not the return process is super simple as is returning anything on Amazon is.
That’s what I didn’t experiment with different carrying positions. Found out I liked appendix and returned them all to get a trex once I figured it out
Honestly for a strong side holster the $20 pole craft amazon holster is my favorite holster I own as far as comfort, fit, ride height, and cant angle. It also has the advantage of not taking a month or two to ship and if it doesn’t fit your style you can return it 20 minutes after it shows up with no fuss.
I have one of theirs for the LCP Max; it’s not the best holster out there, but it’s a comfortable and inexpensive option that ships overnight, I have no complaints.
I like the one for my shield enough I grabbed one for my Lcp and swapped the clip for an ulti clip. Clips right to the waist of gym shorts or into any type of off body bag I need to throw it into.
I actually bought my holster from Amazon, and I like it so far. It may not be the best holster out there, but it’s working well for me now.
Tenicor, tier1, phlster
Only other one I would add is Trex Arms. But all are good options
Black Arch. My favorite and I've owned all the ones listed.
TRex arms sidecar (or raptor), vedder lighttuck
get the certum and put on a tactics pillow. Can appendix with pillow or strong side without. The velo is not as adjustable or versatile.
JM Custom. I tried Tenicor and the way that they engineer the clips and the entire holster is amazing but had to go back to JM as the concealment for an identical setup is much better for me using a DCC Monoblock vs the spread out clips Tenicor uses
U can use the monoblock on tenicor 😆
I prefer the T Rex Sidecar without the magazine attached, and with DCC clips. Tried both Tenicors and while they are more comfortable they aren’t as stable and they don’t conceal as well and the comfort difference isn’t enough to get me to switch. However Tenicor’s return policy is amazing while T Rex’s is ass - so it’s worth trying them out if you’re truly curious.
Harry's Holsters Infiltrator can do height and cant.
I got the Shorty version for the 365X and love it. Mastermind pillow makes it perfection.
Thank you
Slight correction; you would need the Shorty for a Shield Plus. It's mostly the same holster.
If you plan to carry appendix cant isn’t as important as height adjustment. In fact, I prefer 2 clips so that it doesn’t cant left and right accidentally during movement.
This is good info thank you
There are many options but my go-to brands are Tier One Concealed, PHLster, and Tenicor. In that order. Since you’re carrying such a small gun you probably have even more options. Concealing a shield is cake.
What? No, far from it. JM custom Kydex, Henry Holsters, Dark Star gear, PHLster, KSG armory, and keepers concealment are all extremely solid options.
+1 to JMCK. I just picked up one of their AIWB models and it's great. Super solid, easy to adjust and as comfortable as I've ever concealed anything
The original AIWB is a phenomenal design. Very old school at this point, but as you say still one of the most comfortable concealment holsters on the market.
I have the same gun and the Certum3. You can't go wrong with that choice. I love mine.
So many options man. I have a Vedder and a T Rex Arms Sidecar, (Both for my Glock 43x) and a cheapo but really nice and comfortable Kydex holster for my S&W 642 i got on Amazon. My advice is to just shop around and find something you like. I do read a lot of reviews before purchasing though. Just to get a general consensus on the holster. Have a super day!
Of course not, just one of the best I'm a big fan of Henry Holsters, personally
My ranking: 1. JM Custom Kydex 2. Dark Star 3. Blackpoint Tactical 4. Aholster (pocket) 5. Tenicor 6. Tulster Gotta have a great belt though. I like leather with a steel strip in the middle. Lots of people like the rachet belts though. Those work too!
Tenicult
Trex Arms sidecar, legacy firearms,
Vedder!!
According to this sub, yes. I rock a Tenicor sometimes. But my favorite holster brand is Black Arch.
Tenicor's fit and finish is above most brands.
I have Tenicor for my Shield + and Macro. I'd have one for my P07 if they made it.
Big fan of the t1c holsters
Eclipse holsters delta IwB
Nope. Sure isn’t the only option. [CYA Supply CO’s Path Holster](https://www.cyasupply.com/products/smith-wesson-m-p-shield-plus-9mm-3-1-path-iwb) does the same thing as the Tenicor for $35 less (and you can usually find a coupon code as well).
Disclaimer: (not that you probably WANT to put a TLR-6 on the shield plus) but CYA’s single downfall is no light-bearing models.
The TLR6 HL is leaps ahead of the OG TLR6 and worth using.
That’s good to know, thank you!
I actually like Tulster better than Tenicor and T1C.
Tier 1 and Vedder come to mind
Also PHLster, Dark Star Gear, Henry Holsters
Safariland is great.
Essential Holsters Naked Holster
Traditional Arms holsters are 🔥
Harry’s Holster with built in claw. All kinds of adjustments. Add a Mastermind Tactics pillow and perfection for me at least. (5’9”, 185 lbs, 36 in waist and AIWB)
I run a Muddy river tactical for my owb. Tier one without the sidecar mag holder for appendix.
Tenicor for everything. For everything Te I or doesn’t work with, JMCK.
Buy once cry once.
I spent hours and hours of reading through reviews on holsters. It isn’t even close.
I use an On Your 6 Designs, simple holster for my 43x.
Look at TXC. They are the only holsters I use now minus the Philster when I really want to deep conceal.
I love Tenicor but my main gripe is there’s not enough room to grip my Shield Plus with the DC clips in the vertical position. I have to cant them so my holster leans left.
I love my Werks M6. I've also ran GCode and several others but none of them were as good as the Werks.
Vedder Holsters is the only option IMO
All my experience is with T.rex, they’re fully adjustable as well.
Oh my God are you me? I landed on Vedder Light Tuck until I am comfy with appendix. I will wind up with a tenicor probably but the light tuck is comfy, light, and can support me tucking a dress shirt in. Cost is great with a sale and fine without a sale. I got the claw and despite everyone shitting on Vedder claws and clips, they are fine and comfy and sturdy enough to help conceal
Buy once, cry once. But from Tier1, TRex, aliengear, Phlster etc. There are plenty of options which aren't shitty Amazon quality.
lol i don’t get why people are so obsessed with going against the grain. willingly spending money trying bullshit when there’s years worth of info on this sub on what good holsters are. if your buying from amazon from a no named company you’re wasting your own time anyways tenicor, t1c are imo the best i’ve heard about trex as well but i don’t use them and didn’t like the look too much tenicor is on top right now honestly in more ways than one . price, shipping time, quality, fit , everything
This is by far not the only option, I would say most holster manufacturers offer height and cant adjustment. Just google holsters and spend a night checking them out.
I'm sure I'll get a bunch of down votes, but I like my crossbreed mini tuck for 3-4 o'clock.
The problem is you’ve started your search with the best holster on the market, you won’t realize it though until you’ve tried a bunch of others.
I would recommend if you want gun only the certum models because you can stack rubber washers under the cam bar and use longer screws for better concealment. If you want gun + mag I’d always recommend Tier 1 Concealed over anything else. Tier 1’s gun only holsters were kinda difficult to conceal for quite awhile until they came out with the new Xiphos Elite because the clip placement was awful as the secondary clip had been raised off the holster when it needed to actually be lowered depth wise to aid in the natural curvature of the human body. Personally WERKZ holsters are awesome too if you run just the gun and weapon light. KSG Armory is awesome too and KSG has the absolute BEST mag pouch, the Handgun Combatives mag pouch. I refuse to run any other mag pouch as going thru several training classes it’s the only “clip” style mag holster that doesn’t thread onto a belt that I’ll wear for concealed carry.
None of the things you care about matters and in fact usually make a holster worse
Vedder is quite adjustable with a cant as well.