Theohazard
New member
Just to be clear, the “A” in “AIWB” stands for “appendix” (not trying to be insulting at all, it’s just not clear from your post that you’re aware of this). So, in theory, any holster marketed as AIWB should be primarily intended for appendix carry.So neophyte question does AIWB only apply to appendix? As I am looking at different holster configurations some brands seem to indicate AIWB is for appendix while others more geared to other carry positions.
Like HighValleyRanch pointed out, most (if not all) of AIWB holsters are designed without a cant (or are adjustable to not have a cant). So any IWB holster without a cant (or that can be adjusted to not have a cant) can be used for AIWB carry. But some work better than others. Often a holster specifically designed for AIWB will also have the ability to adjust the ride height of the holster. And many will have an optional “claw” or “wing” add-on that has been previously discussed (or have one built-in like on the Tenicor Velo). And a few have a “bump” or “wedge” add-on that has also been previously discussed (or have one built in like on the Velo).
Like TunnelRat pointed out, an AIWB holster can be worn elsewhere, but if it’s not able to be adjusted to have a cant it will be less concealable for many people if worn behind the hip. And I’ve never seen anyone try wearing (or tried wearing myself) an appendix holster with a wing and/or a bump anywhere but in the appendix position, so I’m not sure how well that would work. But every AIWB holster I’ve seen with a wing was designed to have the wing contact the belt when worn without any cant, so if you were able to adjust he holster to be canted and you wore the holster behind the hip the wing wouldn’t work as well. And the bump is designed to fit in the space in your pelvis right next to your genitals, so it would probably be uncomfortable using it behind the hip.