Lobo Gun Leather IWB Clip for Appendix Carry

[NCBeagle]

I have carried in the appendix position almost exclusively for the last three years. You may have seen my previous posts about different Kydex AIWB holsters. Generally, I prefer Kydex with a wing or claw. Kydex to shield from moisture. The wing or claw to facilitate concealment. Tried several leather options with little success. The Lobo Gun Leather IWB offset clip has worked reasonably well until recently....NOW IT IS NEAR PERFECT.

It is funny how that happens with holsters. Sometimes holsters work for a short time only. Sometimes holsters that did not feel right the first time work better several months later. That must be what happened here. Have not touched my Smith J and Colt D frame Kydex holsters for days, in favor of the Lobo IWB clip. The Lobo clip's position, toward the grip end, works sort of like a claw to hold the grip close. It feels gentler than a claw but effective. I need to order a few more for Colt D frame.

Anyone else using the Lobo IWB offset clip for appendix carry? Somebody mentioned it in my Kydex holster threads and I might have unfairly dismissed it at the time. It has become a favorite.

Any other good offset clip leather appendix carry options?

 

[crazyphil]

Here are a couple more Offset Clips.

On the left is Mark Garrity's "Inconspicuous" with my J frame on board
On the right is Sideguard's Clip on IWB with my Colt Agent.

 

[NCBeagle]

Here are a couple more Offset Clips.

On the left is Mark Garrity's "Inconspicuous" with my J frame on board
On the right is Sideguard's Clip on IWB with my Colt Agent.

Thanks. I'll check out Garrity. I like Side Guard holsters and have the SG minimal clip and SG loop, but the clip/loop is not offset enough. In my opinion, the clip should start or extent beyond the trigger guard.

 

[Jimmyjones]

I carry primarily AIWB, I've been using the Lobo offset IWB , in horsehide, for about five years. I have them for my 1 7/8" J's, my 640-1 (2 1/8"), 60-15 (3") and my 3" Model 10.
I prefer them with the 'hammer shroud".

The 3"ers ride at 4:00.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

One of my favorite projects. Belt clip IWB holsters have been around for many years, but nearly all of them stack the clip directly over the bulkiest portion of the handgun. The idea of how to construct the IWB in such a way that the belt clip was less obtrusive, less likely to snag on clothing, less likely to dig into car seats, less likely to catch on everything, all that rattled around in my head for probably 25 years or so.

First prototype was made in 2010 and testing by several experienced people was positive, with the exception of the belt clips I was able to source from my usual suppliers. Size to fit around common belt dimensions, strength of the metal sufficient to provide reliable performance, resistance to deformation in use, all revolved around the steel used and heat treatment to maintain shape and strength of grip.

Located a manufacturer who agreed to produce a run of 500 clips to my specifications and gave a planned production date. Sent pre-payment for the production order. Delivery date came and went, no clips. Called, listened to excuses, received another promised date that came and went without anything to show. Months later, no one answering the phone or responding to emails. Never received anything, and no refund.

Project went on hold for the better part of a year. Then I found another clip manufacturer willing to produce to my specifications, and a few months later I received my initial order. Produced a half-dozen for several small and mid-sized revolvers and semi-autos, sent them out for testing by several experienced users, and listened to the feedback.

The first production run was offered in 2011, first in cowhide and next in horsehide (as available). Within a few months the Offset Belt Clip IWB model was our second most popular holster model.

Literally hundreds of hours of trial and error, redesign, revised prototypes for testing, and nearly a year of frustration with clip manufacturers. Lots of frustration, quite a bit of expense, and at times I thought I might be chasing an illusion.

Reflections from an old retired hide-pounder. I'm happy to see that the Fedders family, now owners of Lobo Gun Leather, are still doing well with this model.

 

[dubshooter]

The only holster I will use for my revolvers. I have a few of them

 

[bronco45]

Early purchaser of Lobo gear, his pancake then the enhanced pancake for several models. I do need a IWB offset clip for a J frame. Order one up.