The Model 4 AIWB Light Bearing holster is purpose-built exclusively for appendix carry and optimized for today’s light-equipped defensive handguns. Derived from the highly popular Model 2 AIWB (non light-bearing), the Model 4 takes the proven comfort, concealment, and performance-driven features that made the Model 2 a customer favorite—and evolves the platform by adding the ability to securely carry a weapon-mounted light.
Our goal in developing the Model 4 AIWB Light Bearing was to preserve everything shooters appreciated about the Model 2 while expanding its capability to accommodate light-equipped firearms. The result is a dedicated appendix holster that maintains the same streamlined design, premium materials, and exceptional adjustability, now enhanced with a precision-engineered light-bearing configuration for consistent retention and dependable performance.
Like the Model 2, the Model 4 incorporates a rear body contour—commonly referred to as a wedge—on the side of the holster that rests against the body. This feature enhances concealment by preventing the upper portion of the holster from tipping outward, keeping the grip tucked securely against the body for a secure, stable fit. This dedicated contouring makes it ideal for appendix carry, while intentionally limiting adaptability to other carry positions.
To further support light-equipped firearms, the Model 4 AIWB Light Bearing features a slightly extended muzzle designed to help shield and protect the weapon light’s glass lens from impact and debris. At the same time, it retains an open-barrel design, allowing debris to clear freely and maintaining compatibility with threaded barrels.
Important Note on Appendix Carry:
While appendix carry is an excellent and highly effective carry position, it is not the right fit for everyone. Not all body types or personal preferences lend themselves to comfortable appendix carry.
If you are looking for a holsters without body contouring—ones that can easily adapt to a wider range of carry positions and body types—we encourage you to explore our Model 1 IWB Non Light Bearing and Model 3 IWB Light Bearing holsters.
MODEL 4 AIWB - LIGHT BEARING FEATURES:
- Light-bearing Appendix Inside the Waist Band (AIWB) holster
- Integrated body contour for maximum comfort and concealability in the appendix carry location
- Protected weapon light's lens
- Modularity-ability to use wide range of belt clips-All can be worn with or without a belt
- DCC Monoblock clip
- Dual DCC Mod4 clips
- Adjustability-wide range to adjustability
- Ride height adjustability
- Canting adjustability
- Retention adjustability
- Suppressor height sight channel
- Accommodates most slide mounted red dot sights
- Undercut trigger guard allows for a full master grip on firearm draw
- Open-ended muzzle design
- Accommodates threaded barrels
- Ensures debris can easily clear the holster
- Enhances safety during re-holstering by preventing any unseen debris from engaging the trigger
- Covered magazine release button - Safeguards against accidental magazine release thus preventing the weapon from being rendered useless or reduced to a single round chambered
- Top-notch materials - We make no compromises, utilizing on the finest materials to craft our holsters
- Premium quality American-made Kydex
- Premium hardware from Discrete Carry Concepts (DCC) with pre-applied re-useable thread locker to keep the screws from loosening over time
- Made in the USA
- Lifetime Warranty
Ambi Safety Levers Protected:
Form follows function. Our holsters are designed to fully protect ambidextrous safeties - we never compromise your safety for the sake of a low-cut design that exposes the safety lever. In keeping with this philosophy, our holsters for all 2011 series provide complete coverage of both safety levers.
Synth Fitment Notice:
The Synth is not compatible with holsters designed for the Staccato 2011 due to dimensional differences, which result in poor retention and excessive slide finish wear. While the Synth can be forced into Staccato 2011 holsters, it is not securely retained. Retention occurs only through friction against the slide rather than proper holster lockup, leading to accelerated wear of the slide finish. The wider slide and dust cover of the Synth are the primary causes of this poor fit.
Our holsters for the Synth are specifically designed for this firearm to ensure proper slide clearance and secure lockup.
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