The Best AIWB Holster Wedge (You can DIY for $10)
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2022
- You can make a holster wedge for almost any appendix carry holster that beats the wedges sold by some holster manufacturers. it just takes a few minutes.
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Great tip about using the softer material on the holster in case you forget to use the wedge
Just did this thanks to your video. Beyond perfect. Thank you!
Excellent one-handle wedge handling.
Well done!!! You’re an inspiration to us all! 👍🏻
Nice work Phil! I dig it
YOU ARE A GOD AMONG US MORTALS!
Great tip!! The wedge packs are only like $20 shipping included. But this seems much more comfortable. Im gonna try this thanks for the idea!!
Amazing tip!
Thanks Phil!
Awesome. Ordered these and cant be more happier. I was using the Dr Sholls method and this is 10 times better.
Which height did you get? There's Large 0.6", 1" & 1.40". Thanks.
Nice Hack! Thanks for sharing.
Have been thinking about looking into these and the different options. Sometimes it seems like some places are just charging too much for something so simple and cheap to make. They could be better quality though.... but for the most part, if something is made for guns there's always a mark up in the price and sometimes it's several times more than it should cost. You'd think that something made to go under people's feet as they stand and walk all day, then it should be durable enough to last a lifetime as a holster wedge. Have heard the gel one's work good too. I think they're more expensive though, but really have no idea.
Thank you.
THanks for this video! I got an appendix carry holster for my cz p01 with a light and it hurts hike hell. Its either digging into the inside of my thigh as I walk or it feels like its going to crush certain areas if i move it more central. Ive been looking for a way to DIY a foam wedge because i dont feel like paying $30 for one.
You just Blevins’s the holster manufacturers! 😆
Pretty comfortable
I like it I just need to find some kind of material for front so it can slide in better .
Wow! Just finished mine, very easy and works great!! The hardest part is actually getting the backing plastic off the Velcro…keep trying, it does separate. Great tip, thanks!!
Which height did you get? There's Large 0.6", 1" & 1.40". Thanks.
@@gfy305 I got the small size with the 1.4 height…1.0 would probably be fine too. Anything larger than the small size may not fit on your holster.
I got the 1.4"
I'm pretty sure it's not that big though. Even so, it doesn't compress like the foam wedges that I've had.
@ThatBlevinsGuy Did you get the Large or Small size? I'm looking at doing the 1.4" as well, but there's two options.
I got the small 1.4"
Ty
Nicely done video. Informative and to the point. User review would be nice, do you still recommend this material or is it not comfortable and should buy different material?
Thanks. I still like it and recommend it. The only issue is that the velcro on the holster tends to peel at the bottom edge so I've replaced it twice in a year. That would be an issue no matter what wedge I used and glue doesn't seem to stick to the kydex any better than the adhesive on the velcro.
Or you could order a teardrop pad from DarkStar gear that come with the Velcro for about $16. Thanks for the DYI Tip.
I've tried those closed cell foam pads. They work well but over several months compress so that they have to be replaced. That's what got me thinking about silica gel. It holds its shape basically forever.
Currently looking for wedge/wedges because my holster isn't flat. There's a channel sticking up throughthe middle for the olight minis handle, also it's the retention point. I love this idea I just don't think it will work for me. I think I need a thin one on my left side of the and a little wider one on the right.
Could you cut the wedge length-wise with a razor knife and apply the pieces on opposite sides of the channel to relieve that pressure point?
I have another question. The piece that you spray painted looks totally different than piece that is shown. Is this some kind of cover?
The 2 wedges came with some clear plastic wrap stuck to them that you peel off. That's because the wedges have some adhesive on them to help them stick to your shoes and not slide around as you walk.
Just got some in the mail. Did the paint help make the gray side less grabby?
Not really.
@@ThatBlevinsGuy I'm just imagining it tugging my underwear
These work OK. They help with avoiding printing and with comfort too. The wedge can be moved more to the front to help rotate the grip into the body and work with a wing to further pull it in.
Getting the Velcro to stay stuck on the fabric inside of this heel wedge is a bit difficult. You forgot to mention that the underside and outside of the wedge is lined with stickum designed to help keep these in place inside a shoe. It can be removed with alcohol or other goo-dissolving cleaners. I used a Clorox-wipe wet-nap and some soap & water to get it all off so it doesnt end up rubbing off all inside my pants I see why you painted it but did the paint hold up over time or chip/peel off?
So far the first day it feels great. I'll hold back judgement until it has proven to be a long term solution.
The paint has slowly come off. I didn't make an effort at removing the stickum because I thought it would help the paint adhere.
I might try to wrap the wedge and holster together with hockey tape. That will solve both problems of covering the wedge and keeping it in place.
@@svbarryduckworth628 how did that work out or what did you try?
How did you get that honeycomb pattern on the bottom of the wedge?
It's sold that way.
Pretty severe tilt back with that wedge. Can it be trimmed?
I don't think trimming it would work. You can buy wedges that aren't as tall if you wanted less tilt.
Having trouble attaching the Velcro to the fabric of the wedge, how did you get yours to stay in place?
I didn't do anything special. I use the industrial strength velcro from Walmart that says "holds up to 10 pounds." It has held almost a year now. The loop part that goes on the holster hasn't held as well but is still about 70% adhered to the kydex.
@@ThatBlevinsGuy ahh okay sounds good, I see people using some hot glue on fabric to make it stick better but thank you for the fast response!
I liked your video. Are these the size small width?
Thanks. Yes, small width. 1.4 inch height.
@@ThatBlevinsGuy Thank you
I ordered the exact ones and there pretty sticky on the sides and the velcro barly sticks it holds but not well
I haven't had any problems with the "industrial strength" velcro sticking to the wedge but I do have problems with the velcro sticking to the kydex holster. I end up replacing it every few months.
Ok I'm curious. After the 8 months how is it holding up, big guy? Has it fallen off or anything?
The wedge is the same as when I put it on. The paint has slowly worn off in parts. The only wear and tear is the loop panel on the holsters. I have loop material on 2 AIWB holsters and move the wedge between them. Tearing the wedge off to move it to the other holster has caused the loop panel to start to peel off the holsters. Hot glue didn't stick to the kydex but regular super glue worked.
@@ThatBlevinsGuy fantastic. I appreciate the time and reply, friend. I'll be using your technique. It seems to be the best I've seen on CZcams so far that's without gimmick or bad execution in general. 🙏Thank you again
Hey PB. Great job. Good info. God bless. Thanks for the link.
LETS GO BRANDON
Where did you get the wedge?
www.amazon.com/dp/B09JFKDDWX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@ThatBlevinsGuy Which height did you get? There's Large 0.6", 1" & 1.40". Thanks.
Is this insert trimmable?
You could trim the length pretty easily. Trimming the width seems tricky. And the insert can be ordered with various heights. This is the thickest (highest).
How'd that spaghetti turn out?
Buy a tripod for your cellphone so you don't video one handed.
@sonnypruitt6639 or I could use one of the three that I have if I wasn't so lazy. Didn't really plan to make a video that evening. Thanks for watching.
Why the hell is CZcams recommending violent gun channels for preppers???? I fockin hate youtube!
I think lots of people who watch prepping videos also watch gun videos and the algorithms make the assumption that people who watch one will be interested in the other. If you block my channel it might tell CZcams that you don't want any more such recommendations.
Phil that was a very kind and level headed reaction to this comment. I give you respect. I’m sorry that you were accused of this video being “violent” God bless you and great video. Ordering these products right now thanks to you
Violent? First off, a weapon was not displayed in the video. Second, the poster sounds like Bob Ross. What did he say or do that was aggressive or hostile? The only violent or hostile thing I saw was your comment. You are the only one in this mix who cursed. For shame.
Anti-gun preppers? Are you prepping for the folks with guns who will be taking all your stuff? LOLz. Keep up the good work.
@@svbarryduckworth628 You're right, we'll eventually get the name right for people like you that ignore laws, try to overthrow the government and would gladly murder your fellow citizens in the name of god.
Terrorasts, terrorost? We'll eventually get it.