Holster Wedge Showdown Begins: Comfort, Concealment & the Start of My Appendix Carry Quest
Are holster wedges really worth it, and which ones are actually best for appendix carry comfort and concealment? Jacob Paulsen is kicking off a long‑term “Holster Wedge Quest” where he’ll test several popular wedges on the market head‑to‑head, including our own KSG Armory wedge, and report back with honest results.
In this video, Jacob explains what a wedge does, why it matters so much for AIWB, and walks through the different designs from KSG Armory, Dark Star Gear, PHLster, Tier 1 Concealed, and Cloudster. Over the next several months, Jacob will live with each wedge for at least two weeks, tweak placement, and then compare comfort, concealment, price, and longevity. This is the starting line.
If you carry appendix and fight hot spots, tipping, or printing, this series is for you.
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 – Why I’m starting the Holster Wedge Quest
0:42 – What a holster wedge is and what it actually does
1:14 – Comfort: fixing hot spots and soft tissue pain
1:49 – Concealment: wedges vs printing and grip sticking out
2:21 – Why wedges matter most for appendix carry
2:46 – How most wedges attach (Velcro and universal fit)
3:11 – KSG Armory wedge overview and size options
4:01 – Pros and cons from years of using the KSG wedge
4:42 – Dark Star Gear “Teardrop” wedge overview
5:26 – First impressions: firmness, size, and shape
5:32 – PHLster Wedge RX design and geometry
6:21 – Tier 1 Concealed wedge kit and multiple sizes
6:52 – Narrow profile wedges: possible pros and cons
6:59 – Cloudster “pillow wedge” and memory foam concept
7:39 – My testing plan: two weeks on each wedge
8:19 – What I’m measuring: comfort, concealment, price, longevity
9:25 – Cost of ownership and how long wedges really last
9:58 – What’s next in the Holster Wedge Quest
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You can get a KSG Armory Universal Wedge here: https://ksgarmory.com/product/appendix-carry-wedge/
