which CC holster do you prefer/use Inside or outside the waste band?

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Originally Posted by thebolt

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.

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Outside of the next size larger pants. Some of what you said was (to be polite) incorrect, outside it not being comfortable, for you. Not everyone can, or does. I do a 50/50, depending where i'm going and what i'm wearing

. With the right holster you don't have those issues. As for quicker to draw. 3 of the instructors i work with can do 1.46-2.08 from concealed wearing a jacket, winter garments.. Myself, i'm a little slower coming in (on a good day) with 2.89-3.02,, again winter clothes. Compared to 2.8with owb.

IF one practices, if they have the time, they can achieve surprisingly fast, on target reaction times.

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Originally Posted by TRnCO

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.

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I run LAS Concealment or Alien gear AIWB / IWB holsters.

I have a nice IWB, a hybrid Tucker Answer for the Glock 27, but never found it comfortable to carry. Now that I've lost the big belly, I might try it again. For the G27, I use a Bianchi OWB with a snap retention strap. Very secure when climbing through the woods.

Nowadays, I love the leather DeSantis OWB with the Kimber Micro Nine. It retains well even running through the forest. So, I use OWB ~95%, and a Smart Carry at 12 o'clock for deep cover in warmer weather. With both of these it's easy to forget I'm carrying.

I've have a Tucker The Answer from my Kimber. I agree it's not super comfortable and it's absolutely on the bulkier side.

I only wear blue jeans and buy the variety that have a tiny bit of stretch built into the denim. That helps with IWB a lot.

Obviously, just about anyone should find a decent OWB holster more comfortable.

As someone who doesn?t wear an over abundance of clothing almost any time of the year I don?t really do the OWB thing because its the hardest to truly conceal.

I have a strong preference for appendix carry and find it generally comfortable and easy to access the firearm. Depending on the holster, the gun, your physique and how much sitting you do will determine how much you may or may not enjoy it. I have learned I definitely prefer leather over kydex for appendix carry. While kydex is less bulky the hard material is less comfortable for me.

An Astra A75L in a Milt Sparks IWB "Summer Special 2" in a 1.5" belt. The forward cant is perfect for a draw from 4:30 position.
My problem is finding pants I like that have a belt loop at 4:30, especially shorts. Although my last trip to Eddie Bauer was successful.

G17 gen4 w surefire x300 and 509t rds, in a T1C aiwb axis elite. Like most have already said appendix carry it’s for everyone. For me it’s the most comfortable and easy to conceal. It has been many years of changing what and where I carry on my waistline. I wish you the best on your journey. A good belt is as important as a good holster.

IWB 100% of the time. Crossbreed Supertuck for the G19.

IWB 100%. Holster is The Defender, by L.A.G. Tactical. https://www.lagtactical.com/the-defender

Question for those who've carried kydex for many years: How long until you replace your holster? (When kydex fails, it fails suddenly.)

Carry 100% AIWB.

Two favorites are LAS Concealment and Phlster Floodlight

Have a couple nice leather holsters for my 1911s. Palmetto Leather and SME 5 Shot.

Leather is nice, but prefer Kydex.

Full size 1911 in a Milt Sparks VMII, disappears even under a t-shirt though I typically go with this set-up when the weather is a little on the cooler side. S&W Shield Plus in a BladeTech Nano-great warm weather carry.