Description
The wedge is placed at the bottom (muzzle end) of the holster, next to the body. This helps tip the rear sights back in to your body. It’s most useful when appendix carrying, but can be used at virtually any position.
Four different wedges are available. This one is the universal foam wedge, which comes with the velcro needed to apply it to your holster. The RCS rubber wedge is available, but to avoid confusion it’s no longer selectable under this product. The Sidecar style foam wedge, designed with the Sidecar style holster in mind, is also listed separately.
The short, thin wedge is cut and has the velcro attached and is designed to be used with any normal holster, this works for most people. Dimensions are ~ 7/8″ at the thick end, tapering to 1/8″ x 2.5″ x 3″.
The short, thick option is available for those who are larger and need to tip the gun into their stomach more, and the velcro is not attached. Dimensions are ~ 1″ x 2.5″ x 3″.
The long, thin option is more comfortable – in my opinion – than the short option as it spreads out the pressure and eliminates the change in geometry on the body side of the holster. It comes with the velcro attached. It is ~ 7/8″ (tapering) x 2.5″ x 4.5″. You should expect to trim some of the corners to fit your personal preference. After much experimenting, this is the one I use and recommend.
The long, thick option is for those with a lot of curvature to the stomach and a need to significantly tip the rear sights into the body. It is ~ 1″ x 2.5″ x 4.5″. The velcro is not attached as you might want to trim it to conform to the holster before trimming the side facing the body.
If you have the Sidecar style of holster you’ll need to order the Sidecar specific foam block; this is not the selection to do that.
The closed cell foam wedge is ambidextrous and will work on most holsters, excluding the minimalist styles that don’t fully cover the slide. It is more comfortable than the RCS model, but will not last as long. Attaching with the supplied velcro is simple, just clean the surface of your holster well and attach the soft side to it. If it’s too large, it’s easy to trim down with a sharp knife, although I recommend you wear it for a few days to see how much it will compress before you cut it.
Servando Cardenas III (verified owner) –
Innovative ideas to help reduce printing on appendix holsters and improve comfort. Highly recommended with every appendix holster!
Collin Denton (verified owner) –
Works great for me and is also much more comfortable. Thanks!
Brian (verified owner) –
I bought this wedge for 11 o’clock IWB concealed carry position (I am a southpaw) for my Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 9mm. I have a “CYA” brand IWB holster. This wedge does a great job of pushing the grip closer to my body, thus concealing my 8 round extended magazine better than without the wedge. I keep 1 in the chamber already and carry an extra loaded 8 round magazine, so I am ready. I am ordering another wedge today, for a future firearm I plan on getting. Thank you for a great product! I highly recommend this product for IWB front carry to help conceal your firearm better!