I usually carry my Kimber in a waste band paddle holsters and if I only have cargo shorts and a tee shirt, I carry my Ruger LCR in my cargo pocket. But I'm curious if anyone uses and prefers the inside the waste band style holsters? Seems like the inside style would be easier to conceal.
I don't know if any of my jeans or shorts fit loosely enough to even do it, BUT my main question is, is it confortable?
95% pocket, 5% OWB. Not a fan of IWB.
90% OWB, 10% pocket, also not a fan of IWB. Probably because I have only tried a couple cheapo IWB holsters.
Several folks I know really like IWB appendix carry.
That said am a fan of Crossbreed(Snapslide and Dropslide) for carry and Safariland for competition.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim.
An inside the waist holster will never be as comfortable as a belt holster. I carry IWB when I absolutely need to but it has never been a favorite. OWB holsters are quicker for draw, is much better for comfort and there are so many problematic issues which can come up during the draw process from a IWB holster. An IWB requires larger clothing, it results in scraping against your skin, your body sweats on the holster and gun and none of these are comfortable for me.
IWB 100% (unless I am at work, then OWB) for the last 20 years.
I currently use a BlackHawk Stache for my G19 with TLR-7 and red dot.
I just get my pants larger (you DON'T want to see me in skinny pants anyways).[Coffee]
I've always carried IWB. Started with a Kimber. IWB has become much easier with today's better micro compacts. Been carrying a P365 since they came out in 2018 or whenever that was.
I've tried a ton of IWB holsters including all the name brand varieties. This Blackpoint tactical mini wing I've used for 4 years is by far the most comfortable, best IWB holster I've ever used. I thought for sure I'd hate the kydex skin aide, but it's been absolutely not noticable.
https://blackpointtactical.com/shop/miniwing/
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Originally Posted by bellavite1
That's been my thinking on the subject, but I wondered and it does look like a few guys do prefer the IWB. I'm another that would have to buy new jeans before it would be an option for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebolt
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Originally Posted by Delfuego
Full disclosure, I've only tried 2 IWB holsters. I'm 6'2" and around 190 lbs. One was a rather nice custom leather for a full sized 1911, which maybe isn't the best choice for IWB anyway. I don't recall what the other brand was and which compact pistol it was for. It's been a long time since I've tried IWB and maybe I'm missing out with the new options, but what I tried back in the day wasn't comfortable.
I usually carry an Astra A-75 9mm in a standard Galco OWB leather holster. The Galco may be the Master Combat model, I'd have to check the writing on mine. It's held up wonderfully, and still fully retains the pistol so I haven't considered replacing it.
I have, however, been seriously considering switching to a lighter pistol. The Astra weighs 31 oz unloaded, which is right around what a Sig P226 weighs, where the Sig P365 is 17.8 oz. If I switch I may well try that Blackpoint tactical mini wing mentioned in post #6.