Inside the Waistband (IWB) Mounting Options

We offer the best mounting options available on the market. Below are our IWB carry options, along with the pros and cons of each, to help end users make the most informed decision for their specific needs.

The DCC Monoblock

DCC Monoblock is a popular, high-strength steel belt clip from Discreet Carry Concepts (DCC), known for its ultra-secure, low-profile design, ideal for upgrading Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) holsters for better retention and concealability, even for beltless carry with leggings or joggers, offering a significant improvement over standard plastic clips. 

Key Features:

• Material: Made from high-strength spring steel alloy for excellent clamping force and durability.
• Low Profile: Slim design for better concealment.
• Secure Retention: Offers "zero wiggle" and superior grip on belts or clothing.
• Versatile: Works with or without a traditional gun belt, fitting leggings, joggers, and everyday wear.
• Corrosion Resistant: Typically features a non-reflective, matte grey finish that resists corrosion.
• Upgrade: Often replaces less effective plastic clips (like FOMI clips). 

Pros – Like all DCC hardware, the Monoblock can be used with or without a traditional gun belt. Its thin spring steel design securely clips onto clothing such as joggers, yoga pants, and more—without the need for a belt. The Monoblock excels in ease of use, allowing the holster to be put on or removed quickly with a simple one-handed motion. For users who carry daily, frequently remove their holster, or prioritize convenience, the Monoblock is the ideal choice.

Cons- While its ease of use is a major advantage, the Monoblock does have some limitations. At approximately 1.5 inches wide, it is best suited for holsters carrying compact firearms. Heavier or full-size firearms and/or double-stack magazines may cause the holster to sag, reducing the clearance between the firearm grip and the belt and making it more difficult to achieve a proper grip.

DCC High Level Retention (HLR) Mod 4 -Single or Dual Clips

The HLR Mod4 metal clips are used for securing concealed carry holsters, knife sheaths, and other tactical gear. They are made of a proprietary steel alloy and are known for their exceptional strength and secure retention. 

Key Features and Benefits

• Secure Retention: The clips feature an aggressive "under hook" design and strong clamping force to ensure the attached gear stays securely in place on a belt or waistband, even without a belt on certain clothing types.
• Low Profile: Made from a thin spring steel, the HLR clips provide a minimal profile, which reduces printing (visibility) under clothing for enhanced concealment.
• Durability: Unlike many plastic or polymer clips that can become brittle or lose tension over time, these metal clips are noted for their long lifespan and consistent performance.
• It might be referred to as a "clip" in simple terms, but HLR Gear Clips® are actually world class high technology flat springs that yield the longest open and close cycle life in the world.
• HLR Gear Clips® have THE highest clamping force in the industry, even at the minimalist thickness of .025" and width of .624". They are always squeezing and always working.
• Made from proprietary 10XX steel alloy purpose built specifically for this application and proprietrary process to increase strength and ductility.
• From cold rolling to deburring, all metal manipulation processes for the entire HLR Gear Clip® line are done in-house giving our experienced team full control of all manufacturing processes.
• 100% inspection rate. Every single HLR Gear Clip® that leaves the facility has been cycle tested and has passed multi-point final part inspection process.
• Provides rock solid retention, whether worn over a belt, behind a belt so it cannot be seen or as a standalone attached to clothing or other gear.
• All of DCC products work without a belt.
• Underhook design has a built in progressive strain relief. In the event it sees a large amount of force, this strain relief allows it to gradually bend while continuing to hold and buy you time instead of just hitting its limit and breaking.
• Streamlined design and geometry to remove failure points while increasing the overall strength of the clip.
• Smallest possible footprint to eliminate extra bulk and snag points.
• Stays where you put it. Whether it’s a force on force/combatives training environment or out on the street in a real world scenario, HLR Gear Clips® provide high clamping force and rock solid active retention.
• Peace of mind. Whether running, jumping, climbing, swimming, rolling around on the ground or just doing yard work, both with and without a belt, HLR Gear Clips® keep your equipment in locked place during all of your day to day activities. They are always squeezing and always working. Where you put it is where it stays.
• Extremely low profile. No extra bulk compared to other plastic or metal clips that rely on extra mass and thickness for strength. HLR Gear Clips® sit flat against the body and keep the silhouette of what is under your cover garment unobtrusive and out of sight.

 Pros – The HLR clip represents the highest level of performance. It is compact and exceptionally secure. For holsters designed for compact firearms, a single HLR clip can be used. By offsetting the clip’s placement, the weight of the magazine can be balanced to minimize canting or sagging. For heavier or full-size firearms, however, the use of dual HLR clips is strongly recommended. In dual-clip configurations, canting and sagging are effectively eliminated—even with heavy, full-size firearms such as double-stack, metal-frame 2011s. Reducing or eliminating firearm sag is critical to maintaining proper grip clearance between the firearm and belt, ensuring a consistent and reliable grip.

Cons – While the HLR clip offers exceptional security, it does require a small learning curve. That added security means slightly more effort when putting on or removing the holster. With minimal practice, the HLR is only a second or two slower to don or remove compared to the Monoblock.