The Archangel is the latest holster in the (AIWB) Inside the Waistband Appendix Holster family.  The Archangel was specifically designed to retain the concealment advantages of Appendix carry as well as the speed of draw offered by its predecessors. We changed the "J" hooks to dual snap belt loops and did away with the tuckable feature.

Many of our students and staff favored the ability to quickly remove the holstered pistol when at home, yet retain the ability to quickly don it when necessary.  As well, some of our customers routinely move in and out of areas where a carrying a pistol may not be desirable so the ability to remove the weapon with a minimum of drama and wardrobe issues was important without sacrificing security once the holster was again in place.  Moreover, some of the most popular pants and shorts worn today in training environments have belt loops that are not compatible with the previous generations of AIWB holsters. The Archangel has solved those issues with the addition of carefully placed dual snap belt loops.

Additionally, while the the tuckable feature is important for some end-users, it does add some bulk to the overall holster.  The Archangel does not feature a tuckable design and is intended to be worn with a shirt-tails out concealment.  The holster itself is very sleek and rides well and comfortably inside the waistband.  The result is a leaner-meaner holster with minimal bulk and yet just as secure and fast as its other KYDEX® predecessors.