No cracks. I have an IWB appendix carry holster with the belt clip located over the trigger guard. It tends to rotate forward into my pants because of the clip location. I want to add a small hook over the slide that hooks over my belt to prevent the forward tilt. I can't use any screws or rivets because it would scrape the slide. It is not for retention just to prevent the forward tilt.
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Going up a quality notch into the $55-75 neighborhood will make a huge difference. BladeTech makes great competition holsters, but there are others that have better IWB designs, particularly for appendix carry.
Everything’s on sale right now for Black Friday so not a bad time to be holster shopping. The Henry Flint is $55 right now and that’s a helluva holster. Phlster Classic at $60 is great. Vedder Lighttuck with a claw at $53 not a bad third choice.
Swapping the stock plastic clip for a DCC clip will make a big difference in the interim.
Check here: https://www.henryholsters.com/product/aiwb-iwb-holster/
I think they have the regular and compact flavors listed separately on their website.
For EDC, I don't think I would trust any modifications to a holster, especially an IWB holster. They depend on being secured to your belt when you draw your weapon. You don't want to draw your weapon, and have the holster stay on the gun because the belt attachment failed. Some very knowledgeable members here have suggested some excellent IWB holsters, and I would go with something that fits your comfort zone better than trying to alter anything on your existing holster. Just my opinion, YMMV.
For EDC, I don't think I would trust any modifications to a holster, especially an IWB holster. They depend on being secured to your belt when you draw your weapon. You don't want to draw your weapon, and have the holster stay on the gun because the belt attachment failed. Some very knowledgeable members here have suggested some excellent IWB holsters, and I would go with something that fits your comfort zone better than trying to alter anything on your existing holster. Just my opinion, YMMV.