Ok, I received the INCOG holster about a week ago and have been wearing it daily. Wanted to put up some of my observations.
For reference, I have been carrying AIWB daily for the last year and it has become my preferred method. The reason I was attracted to this particular holster was the addition of the spare mag carrier that is attached to the holster and fills that small gap created with the bulge of the holster in your pants. Prior to this I always carried a spare mag at around the 9 o’clock position but this interfered with my phone. I don’t like having a lot of things on my belt so I typically left the mag at home which is not ideal.
Previously I used an IWB holster by blade tech. My only issue with this holster is that it was not really adjustable for finding that combination of concealability and grip and of course, no spare mag. In fact, it sits a little high for me and prints more because it sticks out a bit from the waist. So that’s what led me to the INCOG.
One of the features of the INCOG is this fuzzy stuff on the outside of the holster that I guess is for comfort. I personally HATE it. It makes sliding the holster into your pants a pain in the ass as it catches on your undies and shirt. Having carried a regular kydex holster in the summer, its not a feature that I want. In fact, having a smooth holster helps it adjust itself when you sit/stand. Strike 1.
Another dislike of the INCOG is the height of the kydex on the body facing side. On the Blade tech, it rides high and keeps the pistol from actually touching your skin. On the INCOG its low and when re-holstering, your shirt can get caught between the pistol and the holster so the pistol doesn’t fully reseat. Strike 2.
Another feature that I don’t like is the kydex does not fully cover the front sight when holstered. The blade tech does and actually wraps around the muzzle end so that the pistol doesn’t contact your skin. Could be important after shooting and the metal touches your junk. Strike 3.
There are some things that I do like about the holster.
For one, the belt clips are awesome. I like the way they attach to the belt and the way they are angled actually draws the pistol closer to your body. Definitely makes it easier to conceal and print less than the blade tech.
I really dig the mag pouch on the holster as it makes it convenient to just grab it and go. One neat package. I do wish that the mag pouch kydex would extend up as well to prevent the mag from touching your belly. The sharp edge of the mag digs into you when you sit down.
So thats it.....if you are looking at this holster I would hold off. I was told there may be other options out there for similar set ups and I'll be looking into those.