Hello friends!FULL DISCLOSURE: I was not paid or provided any incentive or discount to write this review. I honestly just needed a full kydex AIWB holster and didn't want to pay $100+ for a Trex Arms Sidecar. Caleb (u/AmarokTactical) from http://ift.tt/2h3xFKK has been such a great help with the whole process and I think he deserves a bit of love from the r/CCW community! He made a post a few weeks ago offering a discount for Redditors. I believe the code still works. It did when I used it. The code is REDDITFIRSTLast Friday I picked up my California CCW (yes you read that right!) and I needed a holster ASAP. I've always wanted a full kydex holster with a mag caddy, and was looking at a Trex Arms Sidecar. At the moment I have a Stealthgear AIWB for my M&P FS, and as comfy and amazing the Stealthgear is, there are some major flaws with it that I wanted addressed (lack of claw, no mag caddy at the time when I bought my SG). I was also considering the AIWB+ but with the steep price point and the flaws, I couldn't justify the purchase.When I saw the post Caleb made on this subreddit a few weeks ago, the timing couldn't have been better! I decided to pick one up and see how it felt and performed!PRICE: This is honestly one of the best priced full kydex AIWB w/ mag caddy holsters out there. With the coupon code the total price I paid for my holster was $69 including shipping. He also doesn't charge extra for carbon fiber pattern which also saves ~$5!LEAD TIME: It took me 12 days from order to delivery which is amazing! Another reason why I opted out of the Sidecar. Hopefully this thread will drive more customers to him, so that lead time might not be as quick!BUILD QUALITY: The build quality is excellent! No sharp edges or uneven bumps on the holster itself. The clips and everything are placed perfectly and the kydex is flexible but strong. The only issue I have currently with the holster is that the mag caddy isn't completely tight on the magazine, so there is some wiggle room. I have talked to Caleb about it and he was very helpful is guiding me through how to heat up and fix it myself. He also offered to fix it for me and throw in a free mag holder, but this being my only holster (besides my Remora) for my Shield, I needed it. It doesn't take away from the functionality of the caddy itself, and doesn't make the magazine stick out or get pushed out easily, but it does have a bit more play than I would have liked. However, it should be an easy fix!http://ift.tt/2kc4H9L: I think the holster looks absolutely spectacular! The carbon fiber outside with the neon green inside makes it very sleek and sexy on the outside, but also very fun and exciting on the inside.http://ift.tt/2jq7Plg: The holster performs great! Drawing and holster is smooth and consistent. Even with a one handed draw, I can get my gun out quick and efficiently. There is a nice satisfying click to the holster whenever I holster my gun, which is nice. One thing I would definitely recommend is getting 1.75" clips instead of the 1.5". The 1.5" is extremely tight and fairly difficult to get on and off a 1.5" belt. I replaced the clips with the ones I got with my Stealthgear and it works great!http://ift.tt/2kOIUE2 (Please excuse my mess of a shirt and room. Just got back from a Vegas trip and am too lazy to unpack. And yes, having my shirt all bundled up like that probably isn't safe, but I was in a rush to record the video)Concealability: Now obviously this is one of the biggest factors in buying an IWB holster, and it conceals amazingly! The way the holster is shaped is so that the holster follows the curves of your body, which makes the gun more flat with your body rather than sticking out. In addition, there is a claw that helps push the grip even further into your body, which makes the gun practically invisible. Keep in mind I'm not a small person by any means (5'7, 250lbs) and even with my gut the gun conceals very well. The only gripe I would have is the mag caddy itself. It is a bit shallow which makes the magazine stick out a bit more, but doesn't make it print or anything. Wearing anything from a tshirt I would normally wear to a tshirt that is a bit more form fitting was no problem.http://ift.tt/2kbZX3H: To be honest, I never thought a full kydex holster could be comfortable. I mean, a big piece of plastic inside of your pants doesn't sound like the most comfortable thing in the world. However, the way the holster is shaped, it curves perfectly around my belly and sits high enough so that it isn't digging into my leg or crotch when I sit down. Honestly, as much as I find my Stealthgear comfortable as hell, I prefer the feel of the kydex much more. I find that the Stealthgear, although soft and breathable, would dig into my leg and cause some lower back discomfort. If I adjusted the ride height, then it would be very difficult to conceal because of the lack of claw. With my full kydex, I can sit, stand, bend over, jump, run and do whatever I need to without any jabs into my gut or my thigh. I've only had it for a day, so I will see how it feels long term, but for the 3-4 hours I've had it on at my desk it has been comfortable.All in all, for $69 shipped in less than 2 weeks, the holster is a steal! I don't have much to compare to besides my SG, but I am definitely happy with what I got. In addition, Caleb has been a pleasure to work with and communicate with. He was more than willing to answer all of my questions and fix the small issue I had. If you are in the market for a kydex AIWB w/ mag caddy or just a full kydex holster, then definitely check Amarok Tactical out! via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2jq18iT
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