"Claw" accessory for AIWB carry

jmhyer · January 14, 2021, 09:45 AM

I have been carrying AIWB for several years. Up until now, my carry gun has always been of the sub-compact, single stack variety (i.e.- M&P Shield). I am considering a change to more of "compact" carry gun (i.e.- M&P 2.0 Compact), but am concerned about the length of the grip with regard to printing.

In looking at holsters, I am seeing some Kydex AIWB holsters with the "claw" attachment that is reportedly designed to keep the grip of the firearm closer to the skin to reduce printing. For those with experience, are these attachments helpful?

gaseousclay · January 14, 2021, 01:27 PM

I have a Vedder IWB light tuck holster with the claw. It’s useful for appendix carry, as I’m assuming that’s what it was developed for. I found that the claw does help, but what you’re wearing is also just as helpful imo. There’s tons of YouTube vids out there that can probably do a better job explaining the claw

DubC-Hicks · Yesterday, 03:57 AM

All of my IWB holsters now have a claw. I've found them to make quite a difference, making my G17 conceal about like a G19 without a claw, as far as printing under a t-shirt.

jmhyer · Yesterday, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the replies.

sevt_chevelle · Yesterday, 03:46 PM

Check out JM custom holsters, they are my go to.

January 14, 2021, 09:45 AM	#1
jmhyer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: MS - USA Posts: 850	"Claw" accessory for AIWB carry I have been carrying AIWB for several years. Up until now, my carry gun has always been of the sub-compact, single stack variety (i.e.- M&P Shield). I am considering a change to more of "compact" carry gun (i.e.- M&P 2.0 Compact), but am concerned about the length of the grip with regard to printing. In looking at holsters, I am seeing some Kydex AIWB holsters with the "claw" attachment that is reportedly designed to keep the grip of the firearm closer to the skin to reduce printing. For those with experience, are these attachments helpful?

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DubC-Hicks Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2009 Location: Backwoods, Northern MI Posts: 957	All of my IWB holsters now have a claw. I've found them to make quite a difference, making my G17 conceal about like a G19 without a claw, as far as printing under a t-shirt. __________________ ”Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars.” ~Unknown

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January 14, 2021, 01:27 PM	#2
gaseousclay Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2010 Posts: 1,037	I have a Vedder IWB light tuck holster with the claw. It’s useful for appendix carry, as I’m assuming that’s what it was developed for. I found that the claw does help, but what you’re wearing is also just as helpful imo. There’s tons of YouTube vids out there that can probably do a better job explaining the claw

Yesterday, 10:20 AM	#4
jmhyer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: MS - USA Posts: 850	Thanks for the replies.

Yesterday, 03:46 PM	#5
sevt_chevelle Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2013 Posts: 196	Check out JM custom holsters, they are my go to.