Light-Compatible Sidecar
Ships in 1-3 weeks
$130.00 – $140.00
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The Light-Compatible Sidecar (for a gun + weapon light only) is a dedicated appendix holster that features a built-in mag carrier. Carrying an extra magazine in the appendix position can help balance the weight of the firearm, and distribute the bulge that can sometimes occur carrying AIWB. But the most important benefit is having an extra magazine at your disposal – something we believe is a prudent necessity when carrying a firearm.
Note: the Light-Compatible Sidecar only works when a weapon light is mounted onto the firearm. For our non light-compatible version, click here.
The mag carrier is canted slightly for increased comfort and easier access due to natural body mechanics. Both the firearm and magazine carrier feature variable retention so you can adjust them to your preference.
Every Sidecar comes pre-installed with two Tuckable Clips on the front, and a Raptor Claw next to the trigger guard. The Claw pulls the firearm grip closer to the body to improve concealment. It can be adjusted or removed to suit the your preference. .
If I take the light off my pistol, can I still use this holster?
Negative. The retention of light-compatible holsters is based on the light. So if the light is not present on the pistol, there is virtually no retention and nothing prevents the pistol from sliding deeper into the holster than it should. At which point the draw is very difficult.
Can you wear this holster and tuck a shirt in over it?
Yep! The shirt can be tucked behind the clips. The clips will be visible over your belt.
I’m… larger. Can I wear this holster?
It’s difficult to give a simple yes or no answer to this question, because everyone is a little different. However, there are lots of larger folks who use and like the Sidecar. Whether or not it works for you depends on what you wear, how tight your belt is, and your personal preferences about comfort.
How tight can this Sidecar get?
While the light-compatible Sidecar won’t be as tight as a regular Sidecar due to the weapon light compatibility, it can still be adjusted to be pretty tight. The particular weapon light the holster is made for can also affect overall retention. Retention can also be affected by being on/off the body and under a belt; so when your Sidecar arrives, be sure to test on the body and play around with the screws.
Which shirt guard height do you all recommend?
We recommend the mid guard. It helps with re-holstering, helps keep your shirt out of the holster, and once the pistol is removed won’t jab your stomach as much as a high guard.
To accommodate an optic, choose “Optic Cut” under options.
M&P 2.0 Compact with Inforce APL. Dark grey on purple Sidecar.
For the non-light-compatible version (for guns without weapon lights), click here.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| adjustable retention | Near the weapon light, there is an adjustment screw. This can be tightened or loosened to adjust the retention. The spare magazine has one as well. |
| benefits of appendix spare mag | Wearing an extra magazine at the appendix position can be very effective. No matter what position you're in (except for lying on your stomach), there's always a relatively easy way to get at it. Sitting in a car, lying on your back, crouched behind something, or on the move. |
| modular clip placement | The two IWB clips can be re-positioned to customize the ride height of the handgun and spare magazine. |
| tuckable | This holster can be tuckable. You can tuck your shirt in over the holster with the clips still attaching to your belt. |
