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Old 09-24-2012, 10:28 PM
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I have a OWB Raven holster for my M&P9 and it works great. When I order it the wait time was 23 weeks and the holster arrived at 25 weeks. This was back in 2011.

I am now in the market for a AIWB holster and it seems like Raven has the style (shape) that I am looking for but the wait time is still 16-18 weeks.

Should I stick with Raven and wait the 18 weeks or look at another company?

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AIWB Holster | JM Custom Kydex

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Old 09-24-2012, 11:44 PM
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Havn't heard of them before,but from the link you provided it looks to be a solidly built AIWB.For me personally,I'd spend the 20 or so bucks more and get the Dale Fricke ArchAngel.
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Old 09-25-2012, 06:20 AM
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Havn't heard of them before,but from the link you provided it looks to be a solidly built AIWB.For me personally,I'd spend the 20 or so bucks more and get the Dale Fricke ArchAngel.
The Dale Fricke ArchAngel looks like a good AIWB. Do you know what their wait time is? What makes these worth $20 more?

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Old 09-25-2012, 08:09 AM
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I only know they are are well built and Dale will make modificaions to loop heights to suit your needs if you speak with him.He stands behind his product and will correct any problem or replace the unit. I don't know what the delivery times are right now,it's been a while.
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Lobo can make you a custom leather AIWB for less than that kydex one...I have one for my 2" and it works great...

http://lobogunleather.com/9_offset_b..._iwb-style_new
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Do you guys prefer belt loops or the kydex clips?
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I use their holsters exclusively. I carry AIWB a lot and use the Two O'clock Holster as it is designed specifically for AIWB. Great established company with good CS and fast build time and shipping. Bill
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I've heard IWB.....what does the A stand for?
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Yep you guys are right, appendix inside the waist band (AIWB).
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So after a lot reading I am going to go with a JM holster. I contacted Tony at JM holster and he got back to me really fast. Here is a great review on the JM holster.

JM Custom Kydex AIWB holster review

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