Category Archives: Holster Wedge Guides

Cloudster Pillow + We The People Holsters: IWB Comfort Upgrade

Cloudster Pillow Dark Standard holster wedge in front of an IWB holster

Quick answer: Yes, the Cloudster Pillow fits We The People Kydex IWB and AIWB holsters. It attaches with hook-and-loop to the body side of the holster, low toward the muzzle. We The People also sells its own add-ons: a one-size IWB Holster Wedge (0.7″ memory foam) and an IWB Holster Foam Backer (0.4″ memory foam […]

Cloudster Pillow + Crossbreed Holsters: SuperTuck & Rogue Setup

Cloudster Pillow Crossbreed

Quick answer: Yes, the Cloudster Pillow works with CrossBreed’s Rogue; one of our customers runs it on a Rogue with a Hellcat Pro. It attaches with hook-and-loop to the body side of the holster, low toward the muzzle. CrossBreed also sells its own Concealment Wedge (a dense foam core with a Lycra exterior, two sizes […]

Cloudster Pillow + Werkz Holsters: Custom Kydex Comfort Setup

Cloudster Pillow Werkz

Quick answer: Yes, the Cloudster Pillow works with Werkz holsters; our customers run it on the Werkz M6. It attaches with hook-and-loop to the body side of the holster, low toward the muzzle. Werkz doesn’t sell a foam wedge or pad, but its holsters have their own comfort parts: the M6 comes with a concealment […]

Cloudster Pillow + T.Rex Arms Sidecar 2.0: Compatibility & Setup

Cloudster Pillow T.Rex Arms

Quick answer: Yes, the Cloudster Pillow works with the T.Rex Arms Sidecar; our customers run it on the Sidecar 2.0. It attaches with hook-and-loop to the body side of the holster, low toward the muzzle. T.Rex also sells its own IWB Holster Wedge: a small, hook-backed foam wedge in a Small and a Large. The […]

Cloudster Pillow + Vedder LightTuck: Compatibility & Setup Guide

Cloudster Pillow Vedder

Quick answer: Yes, the Cloudster Pillow fits Vedder’s Kydex IWB holsters; our customers run it on the LightTuck. It attaches with hook-and-loop to the body side of the holster; start low toward the muzzle and adjust to taste. Vedder also sells its own add-ons: the Holster Wedge and the HolsterPad, both closed-cell foam wrapped in […]

Cloudster Pillow + Tier 1 Concealed: Axis, Xiphos & Sidecar Fit

Cloudster Pillow Tier 1 Concealed

Quick answer: Yes, the Cloudster Pillow works with Tier 1 Concealed holsters; our customers run it on the Axis Elite, the Xiphos Elite and T1C sidecars. It attaches with hook-and-loop to the body side of the holster; start low toward the muzzle and adjust to taste. Tier 1 also sells its own foam wedges, in […]

Cloudster Pillow + Tenicor: Compatibility, Sizing & Setup

Cloudster Pillow Tenicor

Quick answer: Yes, the Cloudster Pillow works with Tenicor holsters; our customers run it on the CERTUM, CERTUM3 and CERTUM LUX2. It attaches with hook-and-loop to the side of the holster that faces your body, low toward the muzzle. Tenicor doesn’t sell a holster wedge or foam pad of its own. Its CERTUM4 and VELO5 […]

Holster Width Adjustments for Comfort and Concealment

Hub-and-spoke diagram of how holster width affects all-day carry: too wide, too narrow, sweet spot, adjustability, and pressure distribution.

Adjust your holster width for better comfort and concealment. Learn proven techniques to fit your carry gun perfectly and stay concealed all day.

Where to Put a Wedge on Your IWB Holster

holster wedge placement
[toc] What is a wedge on a holster? A holster wedge is a small pad that attaches to the body side of an inside-the-waistband (IWB) or appendix holster, usually on the lower part of the shell. By pushing the bottom of the holster away from your body, it tilts the grip in toward you, which […]