The T.REX Ironside is an OWB (outside-the-waistband) concealment holster with adjustable passive retention, specifically designed to fit comfortably on your waist in the 3-5 o'clock position. The Ironside is ideal for people wanting to carry concealed under a jacket or button-up, or for people who don’t prefer carrying inside the waistband. It features 1.5" or 1.75" belt loops, which are adjustable so you can set the angle (cant) of your handgun, from -5 to +10 degrees, to ensure a solid, intuitive grip when drawing. It's made of durable, precision-formed .093" Kydex and comes in light-compatible and non-light-compatible models.
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FAQ
Ironside or Sidecar or Ragnarok holster?
Each holster we make has an ideal use, though there can be some overlap.
The Ironside is best utilized as a concealment holster, worn outside-the-waistband under a coat, jacket, or button-up shirt. It can double as a dedicated open carry holster, but we don't recommend open carry unless you're in an environment that also dictates wearing a plate carrier or kit. Then, it works well depending on the plate carrier you're using (see plate carrier FAQ below).
The Sidecar is a dedicated inside-the-waistband concealment holster, designed to be worn in the appendix or 3-5 o'clock position. If you're wearing a Sidecar at 3-5 o'clock, it generally won't be as easy or fast to draw from as the Ironside.
The Ragnarok is primarily designed for open carry with plate carriers and kit on. Because it sticks out further from the body, it's easier to draw from and clear your carrier. This means the Ragnarok is harder to conceal under a jacket, coat, or button-up shirt, which is where the Ironside shines.
What kind of belt should I put this on?
Our NOVA Belt pairs extremely well with this holster and the Ironside Carrier System. Other belts that we've tested and recommend are Kore Essentials and Ciguera. The Ironside will not work well on over-the-pants style battle belts like our Orion. In some cases, the Ironside can work on thinner competition-style two-piece belts, but its not suited for that very well.
How well does this work when wearing a plate carrier?
It works, but it's not our preferred setup. Because it rides on the belt line, drawing your handgun when wearing a plate carrier, especially one with a bulky cummerbund, can be a bit difficult and requires you to lean out to ensure clearance of the weapon. The Ironside does work significantly better when the plate carrier's cummerbund is thin and has nothing in it. Our preferred holster configuration with kit is a Ragnarok holster with the Mid-Ride CUBL, QLS, and Thigh Strap.
How well does this work when wearing a plate carrier?
It works, but it's not our preferred setup. Because it rides on the belt line, drawing your handgun when wearing a plate carrier, especially one with a bulky cummerbund, can be a bit difficult and requires you to lean out to ensure clearance of the weapon. The Ironside does work significantly better when the plate carrier's cummerbund is thin and has nothing in it. Our preferred holster configuration with kit is a Ragnarok holster with the Mid-Ride CUBL, QLS, and Thigh Strap.
60 Day Free Returns
Return or exchange the product anytime within 60 days of receipt. Available for domestic orders only. Please use the product as you normally would and if you run into any issues and want to return or exchange it, we will provide a pre-paid label to ship it back.
I’ve purchased three of these holsters and they’re great. They sit nice and tight on your hip and conceal very well with normal fitting clothes during any season. I’ve recommended this to friends who were skeptical about an OWB holster and they love it. You won’t be disappointed.
imadot
★★★★★★★★★★Definitely my favorite OWB Holster
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026Verified purchaser
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Nice tight fit for best OWB concealment, even with a light! The Ironside & T-shirt cover is all I need. I think it is the belt loops they make and how they are attached directly to the holster. Fit is perfect.
Jordan Burton
★★★★★★★★★★Decent quality construction
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026Verified purchaser
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The holster is lightweight and feels solid but pistol does not click into it, like most kydex models.
Aromero18
★★★★★★★★★★Own holster
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2026Verified purchaser
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Blake Schreder
★★★★★★★★★★Awesome
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026Verified purchaser
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Wally Ritter
★★★★★★★★★★Greet holster
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2026Verified purchaser
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Holster is comfortable and rides well on belt. Great retention as well. The color I ordered came in looking drastically different than I thought it would when I ordered, T. rex swapped it out no questions asked!!!
Scaggs
★★★★★★★★★★surprised
Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026Verified purchaser
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I bought this cause tennicor doesnt make an owb for G34. I thought it would not compare to the tennicor one piece design but it has. No loose screws nor belt loops. It doesn't seem super sturdy at a glance but i have been pleasantly surprised. It has been my edc for all of 2026. Good product.
I purchased a Ironside Holster for my Glock 45 Gen 6 COA . The holster shipped fast but I noticed that the screws seemed to be short and when adjecting retention the belt clip had lots of play. ( see photos ) TREX sent a holster parts kit but did not include any longer screws. The holster is a budget option so I guess it's t be expected and the Kydex is is already wearing on the slide on both my Gen6 G45 and Gen3 G19. You get what you pay for I guess.
Hackman
★★★★★★★★★★Ironside OWB
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026Verified purchaser
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I have several of these OWB holsters utilized for some of my full size pistols and have been very happy with fit & finish of the holster for a reasonable price. Only 4 stars because i have broken 2 separate belt loops and have had to order a spare set with each holster order. Would like to have a more robust set of belt loops, especially for heavier full size pistols.
RealJoelJames
★★★★★★★★★★Hmmm...
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026Verified purchaser
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The finish on the outside is really nice. The camouflage looks great.
The inside seems to me like they were working with a mold that has been beat to crap and time to retire. It was not smooth, rather lumpy, and the components of my Surefire X300U were rubbing the inside so bad that it was leaving kydex particles in places that were not formed correctly. Like I mentioned, the mold they used to make the holster may have been used 75 too many times. I adjusted the holster many times to try to make it fit. After all, this is probably my 20th kydex or Boltaron holster, so I'm experienced with how they are supposed to fit.
After a little Dremeling, trimming, and filing, it works like it should have out of the box.
Craig Hannah
★★★★★★★★★★Great product!
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026Verified purchaser
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Fits like a glove. Great quality.
Marcos Arencibia
★★★★★★★★★★Great alternative
Reviewed on Sep 04, 2026Verified purchaser
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I like how easy I can still conceal carry with this holster it’ll be easier with a jacket or coat but here in South Fl I’d lean towards the raptor holster
Turbo
★★★★★★★★★★Flexing on competition shooters like
Reviewed on Sep 02, 2026Verified purchaser
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Grandmaster nightmare fuel
Matt Bennion
★★★★★★★★★★Good
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2026Verified purchaser
Sean
★★★★★★★★★★Great owb concealed holster
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2026Verified purchaser
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The comfort and concealment of this holster are fantastic. The materials used are superior. I’d prefer the option for a more negative cant, but it works. Great holster for daily concealed carry. I don’t know why the g43xmos has to use the g48 cut. It’s a little long, but it functions.
Kipp Meehleis
★★★★★★★★★★OUTSTANDING!
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026Verified purchaser
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Quality is top tier, perfect fit, and customer service is top notch.
Luke Anthony Hallman
★★★★★★★★★★Sig Sauer 226 Holster
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026Verified purchaser
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The holster is okay. It doesn’t fit around the buckle of my tackle belt. It is super tight around my Sig. very hard to get out of holster.
Rad RGR
★★★★★★★★★★Exceptional Fit
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026Verified purchaser
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Robert B
★★★★★★★★★★Great Holster
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026Verified purchaser
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Works well and great price. Firearm stays in place. It is comfortable
Dees legumes Karr
★★★★★★★★★★Gun stay put, no fall, no shoot ween
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026Verified purchaser
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I’ve gotten a few holsters over the years, always solid quality, and the little improvements that make a noticeable difference are very much appreciated. For example, changing some of nuts and bolts, literally, that makes it much easier to make adjustments to positioning.
10 out of 10
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