Tier 1 Concealed

AXIS ELITE

AXIS ELITE

$139.99

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AXIS ELITE – OUR FLAGSHIP APPENDIX CARRY HOLSTER

LIFETIME WARRANTY

This is the AXIS ELITE—our flagship appendix carry holster, trusted by thousands of dedicated concealed carriers across the country. Designed for those who train hard, carry daily, and demand more from their gear, the ELITE is a purpose-built workhorse engineered for reliability, comfort, and all-day performance.

Every curve, cut, and connection is intentional—crafted to stay comfortable through extended wear, hold up through hard training, and most importantly, keep your firearm right where it’s supposed to be when seconds matter most.

The AXIS ELITE is fastened together with military-grade shock cord, allowing the firearm and magazine to flex independently. This creates a more natural fit to the body, better concealment, and increased comfort while sitting, bending, or moving.

Over time, the shock cord can be replaced or customized with different colors—but the function stays the same: tight, tough, and ready.

The real power of the AXIS ELITE lies in its consistency. Day after day. Drill after drill. No shifting, no surprises. Just your firearm—exactly where your hand expects it.

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Ultra-slim profile

Even slimmer than the original AXIS

Body-contouring shape

Follows the natural lines of the pelvis

Built-in concealment ridge

On the mag side for reduced printing

Internal magazine retention

Tighter footprint without sacrificing security

T1 Re-Holster Ramp

Guides your gun safely and quickly back into the holster

Sight compatible

Optic and suppressor-height sight compatible (up to .3800)

Canted magazine angle

quicker, more ergonomic reloads

Reinforced gusseting

Unmatched durability in high-stress zones

EZ Adjust™ System

Equipped with the EZ Adjust™ System for easy ride height and cant customization

John K.

Very comfortable to carry and I don’t print with this holster

Emilio G.

I love this holster I always thought my crossbreed holster was comfortable and cool till I got this one now I carry everywhere

Aaron L.

Great fit. I’ve referred my friends over after my first two purchases!

Brian E.

Most comfortable inside the waistband holster I’ve ever had. Awesome product only recommended.

Cristopher V.

The holster is perfect for every day carry and very easy to use and adjust to one’s needs ,it’s one of many I have purchased and I keep buying their products due to the quality and the variety of options the holsters can be accommodated for .

Michael G.

Very comfortable holster. Sits better than my single holster and give me an additional mag. Definitely worth the minimal extra cost.

Ilmari K.

Working as intended

Nicholas W.

No complaints love this holster

Aaron F.

Took a month to get- but my understanding is this is a small operation and business is likely booming, so I understood and am happy for this company. After receiving, I took the clip holster off because it’s just too much to have in a waste band- but that’s personal preference and did not influence my grade on this product. My gripe is that it’s a loose fit- the gun comes out of the holster too easy. 5/5 on the ulti clips though- I love them.

Robert C.

A great holster. Very comfortable. I’ll be ordering more down the road. Thanks for a great product.

Christopher G.

For my M&P 2.0 the axis elite with sidecar is amazing! Zero complaints, works well carrying appendix, love the adjustability. For my Shield X the holster for the pistol is amazing but the sidecar on the magazine is too tall, and the magazine digs into my stomach a little bit. If the magazine carrier for the Shield X was a little lower the setup would be perfect. It gets annoying after all day carry, but short stints it’s fine. The 2.0 gets 5 stars, the Shield X gets 4.5 stars

Jeffrey D.

This is the first holster I've purchased with an attached magazine carrier. I wasn't sure if I would like it. And at first I didn't because the belt I was using had too wide of a buckle. The problem is I really, really like these belts but it just wasn't comfortable with the Axis Elite. Fortunately I was able to order "slim" buckles for my belt which stay out of the way. Also, I really like these Utiliclips that I ordered along with the holster (that go onto the pants) because they clip on to the pants rather than the belt. This is not my "main driver" concealment holster, but it's one that I rotate through depending on what I'm wearing and which gun I am carrying. I haven't decided whether I like this one or another brand (that also begins with a T) the most yet, but so far I am impressed with the look and feel of this one.

Nick D.

Other than it being pricey, its a great holster very comfortable to carry.

JEAN S.

got this holster for my Shadow Systems MR920, best purchase, this is my fall/winter carry. The lead time was the only issue lol, but very worth it.

Bruce R.

I didn't have high hopes for being able to CC a full size VP9, but this holster is surprisingly comfortable and low profile. Very solid product.

Ross T.

My Axis Elite is extremely comfortable and concealable. I wear it everyday. I was initially worried about the plastic clips, but they are actually much easier to use than metal ones.

John R.

Simply the best.

Christopher Y.

Great experience

Ajay S.

Best holster I have ever used!

Matthew D.

Love the holster. Have many from T1C and all have been excellent. Quality is great, as is the fit and finish. Im a bigger guy at 6'1 230lbs, and this is still comfortable for me to wear. Also highly recommend the discreet carry concepts clips. 5/5, T1C is always my go to for a new holster

rick g.

Love tier 1 holsters! I have many, they fuction great and are very comfortable. Conceal well too.

Jeff S.

Great product and customer support. Looking forward on my next purchase.

Edward B.

Absolutely love the axis elite!

Cameron K.

Great conceal carry holster. You can easily adjust the angles and fit by loosening and readjusting screws. I would advise of going for the DCC clips, as well as some larger wedges if you want it to sit closer to your body and not print as much (for most body types).

David G.

It's a great holster.

Sean G.

Best holster I have EVER owned! Can’t wait for the next one!!

Vince A.

Best holster I've ever had, and I've had many.

tyler s.

Great holster and feels very comfortable carrying iawb

Robb M.

Amazing holster, comfortable sitting, standing and driving.

Simon H.

The order menu was slightly confusing to navigate. Through my fault, I ended up ordering the wrong one at first and had to cancel the order and reorder for the correct handgun. Big suggestion for Tier1 here: I think it would be *very* helpful to the customer to see the entire build they ordered in the confirmation email. Particularly considering it is such an expensive NO RETURN item. In my case, I was pretty sure I had selected a particular color paracord. There was no way to verify. Customer service was on it though and shipped the color I had thought I'd ordered on the Axis Elite! It may very well have been my mistake, as I mentioned this to customer service. Had I been able to verify, I would have been certain. Lead times are pretty up there. Just have to say it. I understand the reasons given, but have to say, they are lengthy. Very pleased with my Axis Elite. Running a P365XL with TLR sub-7 and optic. I'm surprised how comfortable an appendix carry can be. And - with the configuration options, it has room for me to dial it in further.

Manuel F.

Super Great Item.

Clay H.

I wish I would have purchased this sooner.

Scott P.

One of the only holsters made for the echelon 4.0C so far. Clips feel a little cheap for the price, but they are probably fine. Very satisfying "click" when holstering. Conceals decently.

Noah M.

It is a really good holster. A tad uncomfortable for a guy of my stature. I think some foam on the back would make it great.

Kelly M.

I’m a new conceal carry guy and this product does it’s job better than any other.

Lance D.

Perfect holster, excellent retention, good concealment

Frank F C.

It’s great the quality is top tier extremely concealable, and comfortable to wear all day.

Dani K.

Great!

Tom W.

High quality! Fits my Sig 365xl and mag perfectly. It's a keeper for sure.

Jacob H.

The only issue I have is that I sometimes (emphasize sometimes) run the inside of my right middle finger into the right clip when drawing. No big deal, right!? Lower the clip and raise the gun. That would make the top tip and cause some printing. I already use a wedge in a lowest position to mitigate this. This is FAR from a deal breaker for me and I will be a repeat customer. If I had another inch on the holster I’d lower the clips and still have enough holster and wedge below the belt for total concealment. My wedge extends a little below the holster as it is. Concealment is the best have ever experienced. Material is awesome. The two I own have made the MSP classes extra fun outside of an MSP class already being a blast! Keep doing Gods work Tier 1!!!

Adam L.

10/10 experience all the way through! From ordering to the customer service I experienced, I would gladly order from T1C again. I love my holster especially with the DCC clips. I don't need a belt to carry which is especially helpful. Holster is also super high quality, the perfect color, and super easy to adjust when I need it.

Douglas F.

Great customer service and super comfortable product. I feel very confident wearing it everyday.

Todd L.

Great holster for my Sig 365 xmacro. Rides high enough for an easy purchase on the draw. conceals like no other holster I have owned. The addition of the small wedge put this system onto a whole new level. I highly recommend! Great work.

Yan T.

I literally had to check if I was carrying the other day. That is how comfortable this holster is. This is my 4th Axis elite and its awesome.

David K.

First holster that made me feel comfortable carrying in the appendex position. Sturdy and quality product; will buy again for my future carrying guns.

Christopher I.

I have 2 Axis holsters so far and I love both. They are my go to holsters .

Isaac C.

I didn't like to conceal carry because none of the holsters I had felt comfortable but with the tier 1 y conceal carry every day.

Tyler

100/10 I was a little nervous to spend the extra money but it was definitely worth it! I originally got a holster from the gun shop when I purchased my xmacro and it’s not a bad holster but tier 1 is so much better. I was surprised how comfortable it is! And on top of that it really does keep the entire pistol tight to your mid section, grip included! With the other holster the grip would print a bit even with a hoodie on but not with this holster. I’ll be able to carry discreetly with a lot more clothing options going forward!

Thomas D.

Works great even as a bigger guy, takes some getting used to since its new. But use it daily now.

Tim H.

Never been much of an aiwb guy…until I tried tier 1 concealed! I always thought the “sidecar” type holster was just way too bulky. Now, all my other holsters are relegated to a box in the closet.

Jacob B.

Best build quality of any holster I own

Dillon D.

Great holster and super comfortable

Adam K.

Surprisingly comfortable and conceals very well.

Andre R.

I love the holster, although the uti clips aren’t as useful as I thought. I’ve been using the b base holster so I feel like they were a waste of money almost.

Chino D.

The comfiest aiwb holster. Highly recommend

Magnus D.

perfect fit, very well concealed and conforming to your body

Dennis A.

A+++

Tobi

It's my first concealed holster but i love it! I carry it everyday and i'm running it with my S&W M&P 2.0 and a TLR-7 HL-X. Feels super comfortable and i can highly recommend it!

Jeff D.

Gave me the comfort and concealment I wanted in an appendix holster.

Hayden G.

Love the holster. Super comfortable. Great retention while carrying my firearm off duty or while in training.

PFC Cairns L.

Works great

Jacob D.

Great quality holster with ability to set fine retention adjustments on both the gun and mag holsters.

Jamie L.

Immediately turned to my #1 favorite holster. I carry my Glock 17 and I don’t print at all. Drawing is very smooth and very comfortable. I’m currently 260lbs with a gut (still loosing weight) and it’s very comfortable wearing it.

Dylan M.

Very comfortable to wear. Can feel the difference immediately between cheaper IWB holsters.

William T.

Great fit and very comfortable. Really digging the holster!

Phil B.

One for the P320 RXP and one for the P365 XMacro. I can carry for over twelve hours without any discomfort. My other holsters don’t get used anymore.

Bentley A.

Best way to carry AIWB.

T.y T.

A less bulkier iwb holster would be a game changer

David S.

After making holsters for several years I finally wore out my daily carry. I looked at what seemed like every apendix carry holster with spare mag on the market and watched more YouTube videos than I can remember. I settled on Tier 1. This is truly an amazing holster. I can conceal my G17 with TLR 1 HL and spare mag comfortably in everything from gym shorts to jeans with nothing but a t-shirt. The gym shorts require a thin belt underneath but it still blends in perfectly. I was worried about the clips being plastic and not metal, especially for the price of the holster. But they are much better than expected. If your having any doubts about spending the money, don't. Tier 1 will exceed your expectations.

George S.

Works well and comfortable.

Wayne H.

Absolutely the best concealed carry holsters on the market. After trying several appendix holsters and being mostly disappointed with all of them, I finally stepped up and purchased the Axis Elite for my S&W Carry Comp. This holster has revolutionize the way I now carry. For over 30 years I've carried at the 4 O'clock position and felt it was the superior way to carry. We'll not anymore!! I now only carry appendix and will not go back unless I'm on duty. Tier 1 is The Holy Grail of appendix holsters. Superior Quality and Unmatched Customer Service!! Now I need to place an order for another Axis Elite for my FN Reflex.!! Keep up the good work Tier 1.

Nicholas E.

Good retention. Sits nice and low. Spacers make for a easy quick grip/draw.

Josh s.

I have a glock 19x with a bldr mini fits perfect, I love the color. It conceals very very well and is comfortable to wear

David M.

Retention, fit, comfort, and concealability are all fantastic.

Derek D.

Great holster

Patrick C.

Hands down the best IWB concealed carry holster I've ever owned. This holster just feels right, whether driving in a car, or walking the town. Absolutely worth every penny.

Chase M.

I've tried all the top manufacturer's holsters when I switched over to appendix carry and this is by far the best I've found. It's non-rigid design allows for flex with your body and it sits at a better height than the competitors and doesn't try to stick the grip above my belly button.

Gustavo Q.

Excellent holster with complete coverage and great retention Extremely comfortable to were all day

Warren M.

This is the most comfortable, solid holster I own or have ever used. I will certainly be a return customer. Go Navy, beat Army!

Eric B.

I have 4 of these and have liked them. My Glock 19 without a light holster is the only one I can’t make comfortable. I can’t figure out why The only grip I have about the holster is that they changed to a mid sweat guard. All of mine previously have been low rise sweat guard and are fine but the mid rise is a no go specifically for appendix carry It’s a custom holster and it should be available in the low rise option. It’s poor customer service just to “ship it more quickly”

Jitesh B.

So comfortable! I kept holding off on the purchase thinking I didn't need it but after getting it I can't believe the difference. Prior to my Axie Elite I had a gun only holster, and believe it or not, this sidecar version felt so much better. I am new to the carry world so I don't know how they do it. I'm guessing it is the thickness of the material. The only thing I would critique is my holster does not have a retention "click" sound/feeling but I did tighten the screws down and I feel confident enough that the gun is going to stay in place since I don't plan on doing any backflips. If you're on the fence about buying I highly recommend doing it now!

Monroe R.

I am a 5'8" female, and I am new to CCW. I did a lot of research on which holster to try and this one was the best for the fact that it has 2 clips to make it steady and adds an extra mag. I carry a CZ P10C Ported. It's a bigger gun than most women carry so I carry appendix. It is really comfortable. I will be buying more in the next 2 years when I need replacement. I've been wearing it for 2 weeks. I really really like it.

Zack H.

Great fit. Can drive without unholstering. Very comfortable

Dave B.

Fits perfectly and is very comfortable and easy to wear

Raphael G.

The best holster I’ve ever had! Thank you

Keith H.

Super comfy and snug good fitment. Very happy

David C.

I’m amazed how a holster of this relatively large size can be so comfortable. I’m very impressed and will be looking to add a couple more to my carry rotation.

Michael C.

Great holster, looks great. Took over 15 days to get was the only downside. I have to wait extra long to use it in USPSA event. Other than this I'm happy.

Ryan V.

Infinitely more comfortable compared to the T.Rex Arms sidecar. I don't know exactly why, but the Tier 1 holster is so much more comfortable. It doesn't stab into me, and it's a joy to throw it on and go.

Garrett C.

It’s a great holster. The reputation that T1C has absolutely is deserved. I have never had an appendix rig that is comfortable to wear as a chubbier dude and this rig is so comfortable all day long. I can fully conceal a 43x with no issues and no printing.

Matthew W.

Fits great, comfortable and reliable. Thank you T1

Drew W.

Love it so much for my 43x that I ordered one for my 26 and Bodyguard 2.0

J O.

Finding native moulded holsters for Shadow Systems is difficult. I own Tenicor and Safariland holsters to AIWB carry either my MR and CR 920p, both equipped with Streamlight/Holosun. Each is ok, but has its individual drawbacks. So far, carrying T1C setup for either firearm has been a massive step up in comfort. No complaints on my draw from either former holster. The upgrade has been in seated/standing/moving comfort. Big thank you to my instructor for turning me on to T1C. Highly recommend.

Jeffrey M.

Bought this for my G45. Very comfortable, conceals well. Overall great product.

Christopher N.

This is my second T1 holster original is 5years old and going strong!! Love the fit on this one with my MR920 TLR7X and Holosun.

Ian Michael G.

For how it’s represented and for the non-refundable price, I expected it to be a lot better in terms of concealment. It’s not much different than my other holsters.

Michael .

Great product. Fits my Shadow Systems MR920X perfectly.

Joseph M.

I love this holster. It’s probably the most quality holster I’ve ever owned. It’s exactly as I expected from the ordering process and fits my firearm perfectly.

Eduardo F.

It fits very comfortably in my waistband with a 1.0 wedge wrapped/adhered to the base tip. It’s a nice setup.

Steve B.

great holsters as usual.