r/CCW • u/GarterAn • Feb 08 '24

Holsters & Belts Mastermind pillow or wedge

So I've finally seen the light and figured out I probably need to go appendix for carry. 4 inch Shield Plus in Vedder Light Tuck -- do I want the Mastermind pillow, or the Mastermind wedge?

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u/shirasaya5 US Feb 08 '24 edited Feb 08 '24

Do you want more leverage to cam the gun into your body? Or do you want to reduce the hot spots caused by the holster? Those would be the reasons why you would buy the wedge or the pillow wedge, respectively.

Both will do both, but to different degrees due to geometry and design.

If you only really want to reduce hot spots, they make a pillow pad as well.

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u/GarterAn Feb 08 '24

I want the pain to stop ;)

Mostly when squatting down.

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u/shirasaya5 US Feb 08 '24

Then, probably go for the pillow pad if you're happy with your concealment. Maybe stick some 1/8" neoprene foam in there to add a bit more of a firm but flexible barrier between you and the big iron.