Best appendix AIWB carry holsters
This is not a comprehensive list of all of the best AIWB holsters, but here are three of our favorites.
Vedder LightTuck
Vedder is known for making quality holsters, and their LightTuck design is great for standard IWB carry or AIWB. The holster is made in the USA of thin, light, smooth kydex, and the adjustable, tuckable, spring-steel belt clip allows 30° of forward or reverse cant, which means you can wear the same holster in multiple positions if you decide appendix carry isn’t for you, including the standard 3 - 5 o’clock position, or even cross-draw.
The sight channel allows suppressor-height sights up to 10mm tall. The LightTuck has 3 adjustable ride height positions and is available with or without the “claw” (Vedder’s term for the “wing” bolt-on enhancement that helps tuck the butt of the gun closer to the body. Vedder’s holsters come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a lifetime warranty.
At around $70 for basic models, it’s not the cheapest kydex appendix holster, but you’ll know the quality when you see and feel it.

[Photo: Vedder Holsters]
LAS Concealment Ronin 3.0
LAS Concealment says their Ronin 3.0 is designed to be the most comfortable AIWB carry rig on the market, and few who have used it will disagree, particularly for a holster/mag pouch combo rig. By tying the mag pouch to the holster using bungee cord rather than molding the whole rig as one unit, LAS has created a very flexible yet still very stable and balanced carry rig that allows the magazine pouch and holster to move independently of each other. It also “breaks up” what would be a larger holster/mag pouch combo into two pieces, which helps the whole thing move and flex with your body and makes the rig seem smaller than it is in actual use.
Another perk is that when you carry a loaded spare magazine in the pouch, this effectively helps offset the weight of the gun. The Ronin also places the spare mag lower in the belt relative to the grip of the gun than some competing designs, which effectively makes the whole package feel smaller when you bend, since you don’t have that tall magazine and base pad digging into your gut as high.
LAS trims as much excess kydex off both pieces as possible in order to aid in comfort and minimize “hot spots.” The Ronin features adjustable ride height and retention for both gun and magazine, has a sight channel suitable for suppressor-height sights up to .40”/10mm tall, and an optic cut that allows the use of most of the popular slide-mounted optics. There’s also a handy “wing” that helps draw the grip of your gun in toward your body as you tighten your belt. At $125, the Ronin 3.0 gives you a lot of premium features for the money.

[Photo: LAS Concealment]
PHLster Pro
PHLster started by perfecting the method for making custom kydex holsters, and has expanded to vacuum-forming, machining, and other techniques. This allows somewhat radical designs like the PHLster Pro holster with its rather bulbous, organic, smooth muzzle area. It may look strange, but don’t knock it ‘til you try it.
PHLster says the increased smooth surface area reduces hotspots and ensures that the typical holster’s sharp edges are fully radiused and rounded for maximum comfort for AIWB carry. The fully rounded muzzle improves all-day comfort during extended periods of driving or sitting. You can also add glue-on foam wedges anywhere you choose, to add padding or leverage that makes the gun sit exactly where you want it.
The PHLster Pro comes standard with a pair of adjustable IWB loops and an adjustable wing, similar to the holsters above. There are multiple options and add-ons available for maximum versatility and customization, including tuckable clips if you desire. It is compatible with optics, suppressor sights, and threaded barrels.
If you had the choice between shoving a sharp, square-edged block of wood down your trousers, or a rounded, smooth, more organically sanded block of wood, we think pretty much everyone would choose the smoother, rounder object. That’s the concept behind the PHLster Pro, starting at $88.

[Photo: PHLster]
If you try appendix carry, give it a fair chance
Appendix carry might not be for you, but if you decide to try it, give it a fair chance. What we mean by this is, appendix carry may not be for you, but try more than one holster before you give up. Appendix carry in particular is a very individual preference, and many people go through 3-5 holsters before settling on one that works for them and their body type. The advantages can be profound, so we recommend you give it a fair shake before you decide. It might just change everything. Stay safe!