IWB Minimalist Stealth Holster

first impressions:very well made and thought out design. fits snug to pants but shines best with a quality gun belt. the strong metal clip is coated with a very durable matte finish. and it locks in the gun snuggly and the user must be deliberate when removing the firearm. don't worry though, before you do that you can clear your weapon prior to taking your Glock out of its holster.PROs-slim fit (slimer than my leather holster/bersa AWIB combo)-tuckable: very easy to conceal a glock 29 at weddings, work, or church. [check your local laws aboutcarrying in a church]-strong in all aspects-keeps handgun where you conceal it. minimal shifting but easy to adjust if printing occurs.-very safe if you have the correct model and not defective-can clear the firearm prior to exposing the trigger.-must use force to remove firearm from holster(P.S.A. if you dont have to use force to remove your handgun or it has major slop while in this holster than i advise you to immediately return it and contact the manufacturer and get an exchange)CONs-uncomfortable when holster is empty-doubt i can run it over with a truck-long term use may result in slop- wanting to buy a spare just incase; is that a con?- no padding? thats not the intended design so half of a con there.- its so cool i sleep with it in my PJsoverallits a fantastic holster and the people who are looking for something that provides fantastic concealment than you will be able to live with out the added padding. its actually more comfortable than my PPK leather holster, less bulky and more secure. just be sure to remember that yes its comfortable but only for a short while when the firearm is removed.ill buy it again just incase.

This holster fits my needs for a S&W Shield 9mm. Extremely covert, even with tighter fitting T-shirts. It stays in place, even during jogging; does not fall out of holster. Built for concealment, not comfort, and is what I needed.Before purchasing this holster, you need to understand what this holster is and isn't. It's a very simple holster based on the sole purpose of concealment. It's NOT for someone requiring comfort over practical needs. It's NOT eye-candy. It requires someone that knows how to properly grip and unholster with a fast, hard pull - casual/sloppy/lazy people might have an issue. At first, the holster will seem way too tight (b/c it is). Leaving the firearm in the holster will relax the plastic over time and allow smoother, easier draws. You will need to practice with this holster and allow the plastic to conform to the firearm - I do not recommend using this holster as soon as you receive it.(One thing I did was to leave the firearm slightly out-of-seat in the holster for a 24 hour period, in a way that forced the sides of the holster outwards. The sides of the holster needed to expand some. With the (slightly) expanded plastic, it allowed a much easier pull. But be careful and do so at your own risk - you don't want to over-expand. It's better to have too tight retention than too loose. A solid, firm grip goes a long way with this holster.)

This IWN holster is perfect for a minimal holster feel. When in the pants, almost feels as if you just stuck your gun in your waste. Almost no extra bulk. It holds the gun securely in your pants and allows easy access and draw. The holster covers the entire trigger guard to prevent accidental discharges. Don’t expect you can easily reholster, because you can’t without removing the holster from your pants. It is meant to comfortably carry your gun for when you need it. Not for target practice where you will keep reholstering. Only issue or concern is the metal clip. It works but I feel like the metal is a bit thin and could break. But this would only happen if you were not careful clipping or unclipping it from your belt. All in all it is comfortable for my G 43 and does what it is supposed to. I like it.

TL;DR if you want a durable, comfortable, minimalist holster for AIWB or general IWB with excellent retention of the firearm and a design that prevents shifting of the holster on your waistband your money is well spent with the Q Series. The founder, Gary, demonstrated a great level of service to his customers and has crafted an excellent holster. 5/5 will be back.I bought this holster looking for a minimalist holster for my Glock 48. Although it's advertising and intended use is as an AIWB holster, I use it for strong side 3 o'clock carry.This holster is AWESOME. The polymer used in the holster is very tough and the clip's design, with a very small opening and generously sized loop, holds onto your pants like a vice while not tearing it to shreds.Initially I had reservations about this holster, after I received it I noted there was a fair amount of play; I could move the holster around the trigger guard. I was going to return it to Amazon but I thought I should reach out to Q Series CS first to see if we could come to a different solution. The President of the company, Gary, responded. He asked for video of the 'issue' which I provided, and after viewing it explained that the holster was designed with play as previous iterations had so much retention that they had made drawing your firearm next to impossible. He assured me it was secure.I told him I'd take it on a test, that being a 2 mile run. If my Glock 48 fell out I'd send the holster back and if it stayed put I'd keep evaluating it.After 6 total miles running with this holster I can attest that it is extremely comfortable and that the retention is perfect. My initial impressions, while not entirely unreasonable, were proven wrong as this holster has proven itself a reliable means of concealing my firearm even during high activity. Gary and CJ (the representative who first answered my claim), have been extremely patient and kind. I truly value their excellent service and they have created a loyal, lifetime customer.