SHOT Show 2018 From the Dungeon: StealthGearUSA Brandishes Scorpion AIWB Claw Design Industry News January 24, 2018 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. By Jacki Billings Nestled in the bowels of SHOT Show, pushed against the back wall of the dungeon-like basement of the Sands Expo center, sits a tiny booth housing StealthGearUSA. The holster maker’s booth is unassuming — blink and you’d almost miss them, but StealthGearUSA is worth a glance. Though the company has been around for a few years with its Ventcore and Kydex rigs, the latest and the stand-out holster from SGUSA has got to be the Scorpion AIWB. Available in just holster or holster and mag configuration, the kydex holster features the same Ventcore backing as the rest of the SGUSA lineup. Breathable and comfortable, the Ventcore seems easily toted throughout the day without placing uncomfortable pressure on the wearer’s abdomen. While the Ventcore adds some comfort, the real acknowledgment should go to the Scorpion’s claw design. Nothing new or necessarily revolutionary, the implementation of the claw on the AIWB makes SGUSA worth your stop on the SHOT Show tour. Integrated into the holster, the claw scoops out from the right side and, when placed inside the waistband, angles the muzzle of the gun forward and the grip back towards the body. This angle, though small, is enough to provide better concealment — especially on thinner gun owners with less real estate for concealment. Fair warning — the angled gun will definitely result in a case of gun dick (that is the condition in which the muzzle of the gun creates a bulge in the crotch region. Good for dudes, awkward for chicks.) Gun dick aside the construction of the Scorpion makes it a nice addition to a petite or thin gun owner’s holster collection. While chatting with the folks at SGUSA, we did confirm that the company is creating more models to ft more guns and already has a model out for the new Gen5 series Glocks. Available in several finishes/colors, MSRP on the Scorpion starts at $109. In addition to the Scorpion, SGUSA displayed new tweaks to its current holster lineup (namely, carbon fiber finish option and new colors on the horizon) as well as a brand new IWB style handcuff holster, priced at $64.95. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
