Description
The DeSantis Insider strips concealed carry down to the essentials. There's no molded shell, no extra hardware, and no thumb break to fuss with. Just soft, un-molded leather and a heavy-duty spring steel clip that grabs your belt and pants and rides high, so your Glock sits deep in the waistband where prints and bulges tend to give a gun away. It's a right-hand IWB setup finished in black, built for folks who want their carry gun to disappear under a t-shirt.
What Makes the Insider Ride So Deep
The spring steel clip is the heart of this holster. It's mounted high on the body, which pulls the pistol lower into your pants for true deep cover. The clip fits belts up to 1 3/4 inches wide and holds tight through daily movement. Because the leather is soft and un-molded, the holster flexes and conforms to your body instead of fighting it, which is a big part of why leather carriers keep coming back to this style over rigid Kydex in warmer weather.
Fitment and Everyday Carry With the DeSantis Insider
This version is cut to fit a wide family of full-size pistols, including the Glock 17, 17 Gen 5, 20, 21, 22, and 31, along with the SIG Sauer P220 and P226, Springfield XD(M) .45 ACP, and Ruger SR45. It works well at the appendix or strong-side hip position, and its slim silhouette makes it easy to dress around. Overall dimensions run roughly 1.45 by 6.20 by 9.80 inches.
Leather Break-In and Care
Expect a short break-in as the leather settles. The draw usually starts a touch stiff and smooths out quickly with use as the interior wears in. A little care goes a long way here. An occasional wipe-down and a bit of leather conditioner keeps the body supple and helps it hold up for years. DeSantis has been hand-building holsters in the USA for over 50 years, and that experience shows in the stitching and the quality of the hide.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: DeSantis
- Model: The Insider (31)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 031BA80Z0
- UPC: 792695220268
- Product Type: Inside Waistband (IWB) Holster
- Mount Type: Spring Steel Belt Clip
- Material: Soft, Un-Molded Leather
- Color: Black
- Hand: Right Hand Draw
- Belt Fit: Up to 1 3/4 inches
- Fits: Glock 17/17 Gen5/20/21/22/31, SIG P220/P226, Springfield XD(M) .45, Ruger SR45
- Overall Dimensions: 1.45 x 6.20 x 9.80 in
- Length: 9.8 in
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- DeSantis Insider IWB holster with integrated spring steel clip
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the DeSantis Insider fit my Glock 22?
Yes. This holster is cut to fit the Glock 17, 17 Gen 5, 20, 21, 22, and 31. It also handles the SIG Sauer P220 and P226, Springfield XD(M) .45 ACP, and Ruger SR45, so one holster covers a good range of full-size pistols.
Is there a break-in period with the leather?
There's a short one. The draw can feel a bit stiff at first, but the interior smooths out quickly with regular use and the holster starts to conform to your body. A little leather conditioner now and then keeps it supple and extends its life.
How does the Insider conceal so well?
The spring steel clip sits high on the holster body, which pulls the gun deeper into your waistband for true deep cover. That high mounting point plus the slim, un-molded leather profile keeps printing to a minimum under a shirt. Just know it rides low, so plan your grip and draw around that deep-carry position.
What belt width does the clip work with?
The clip is built for belts up to 1 3/4 inches wide. It grabs both the belt and pants for a secure hold through daily movement, and it holds position well during the draw.






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