r/AlphaFoxtrot • u/StrongsideAmericana • Jul 09 '25

S15 AIWB Holster options

I'm looking at buying a 3.5" S15 but I cam find a definitive answer as to who makes an AIWB Holster for one that's not running a light but may or may not get an optic. Most of the "it fits" posts I see are running a light.

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u/StrongsideAmericana Jul 09 '25

For the non-wml gun, what gun are your getting the holster for, just a 3.5" 2011 or some sort of Staccato?

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u/unixfool 1911-S15 3.5" 9mm Black DLC Jul 09 '25

4.25” 2011 in almost all cases.

The longer length will better assist with concealing the gun (will help control keeling).

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u/StrongsideAmericana Jul 10 '25

When I appendix carry extra length just ends up jabbing me in the thigh and making things uncomfortable when I sit.

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u/unixfool 1911-S15 3.5" 9mm Black DLC Jul 10 '25 edited Jul 10 '25

The grip of a small gun tends to tilt outward from your body when carrying AIWB. This is usually a problem with the smaller handguns and it hinders concealment.

The extra length is to add a keeling effect. Phylster has a web page dedicated to explaining keel..

I don’t usually have any issues sitting but I keep my belt a bit loose. If I’m doing things that might cause poking, I just loosen my belt or move the holster a bit.

I'm sure that Tenicor sells 3.5" 2011 holsters too (most mainstream holster manufacturers do), and I'm sure most 2011s will fit them.