ISO Full coverage IWB for shield 2.0

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Hello all. Recently added a .40 shield 2.0 to the collection. With summer coming im looking for an appendix cross carry IWB. But need one that covers the grip in its entirety. For those of you who haven't felt the texture of the new 2.0 grip, it's extremely aggressive. Made the mistake of carrying it against my skin for one day. Took the hair and skin right off my belly... Have any of you ran across a holster in your searches that fits the bill here? Got a feeling that im going to have to learn to make my own.
 
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Welcome to the forum. I hope we can help with your decisions and search.

I don’t have any specific brand suggestions as I don’t know anyone who carries this way, and I don’t recall much discussion of it on this forum. You may have more luck asking the question in our Concealed Carry subforum.

I think you will find modifying the grip for carry is easier than finding or making a cross draw holster that fully covers the grip.

There are few cross draw holsters out there as it is a poor option for concealed carry.

*The reverse grip angle necessary for a proper draw lowers the grip toward the belt and makes it hard to draw. You don’t have as much room to get your hand between the grip and your belt for a full firing grip unless the gun sits up pretty high. Then you have a problem with it wanting to tilt outward. With a straight vertical grip angle your wrist will be greatly contorted, and of course a forward cant (FBI) is a no-go, making the grip even harder to get to.
*Reaching across your body is relatively slow and telegraphs your draw. The distance to the grip added to the distance necessary to swing the gun up on target is also a disadvantage in both time and distance.
*The swing motion is both lateral and vertical, making it a harder draw stroke to learn and control.
*It may be more difficult to access while running or grappling. *Because of the angle of the muzzle pointing back toward your hip, you may have limited choices for mounting the holster in a comfortable and accessible position, especially with widely spaced attachment points.
*Accessing anything from the nearby pocket may require moving your covering garment enough to display the grip of the gun.
*In a seated position it may be uncomfortable pointing toward your hip.
Other than these drawbacks, cross draw might work, just not better than a number of other positions.

A few holsters offer a very adjustable grip angle, including reverse angle, that you could set yourself. If you do find such a holster in Kydex or leather, you could add a “wing” of material off of a full sweat shield that covers the whole slide of the gun. Hokey, but possible. It would need to be very stiff so as not to interfere with your draw and re-holstering.

Some of the hybrid leather/Kydex holsters have a back side of leather that usually covers the grip, but that leather has been known to soften over time, droop, and interfere with your draw and re-holstering. They also take up a lot of space on the belt.

Many posters have noted the same problem with the 2.0 aggressive grip texture. Options include:

1. Add an aftermarket grip enhancement like a rubberized Talon Grip, Brooks Tactical AGrip, or a Hogue rubber grip sleeve. Listed in my order of preference.
2. Wear a T-shirt
3. Sand the high points of the grip texture, especially on the skin side of the grip, until it is more comfortable. This is the cheapest and probably most effective way to adjust your grip, but unlike the other suggestions, it permananerly alters your gun.

Your life will be much simpler if you consider Appendix IWB or a 3:30-4 o’clock carry position.
 
Check out N82. (Nate Squared)

Think it might fit your requirements but not sure how it would do appendix. Have only used it at 4 o'clock or so.

I've carried mine AIWB, and with the small size of the Shield and large holster footprint, it is fine. However, be cautious of the overly large sweat shield "folding over" the frame of the gun. This can cause some trouble when trying to quickly access the gun.
 
I've been looking for a holster for my 1.0 version Shield 9 recently. After looking at the N82 I agree with Motorsporting about the lack of a "combat cut" may hinder quickly getting a good grip on the gun which is a deal breaker for me. I ordered a Vedder light tuck for possible appendix carry. I'm not crazy about Kydex but the Vedder is so thin I'm hoping it'll be comfortable.
 
I checked out the n8 holster would be great if it came with a factory laser option.
Been- carrying this way for over 20 years, not going to change things up now. Not everybody has the gut, *** or hips for side carry without printing. Also not interested in modifying grip in anyway, it's what I like about the gun. It goes into my hand like they designed it just for me. I don't even need sights with this weapon. And it's the first pistol I've ever picked up I can shoot with either hand and be just as accurate and precise. Looks like it's time to buy some leather working tools and learn a new hobby. Thank you for your responses.
 
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