CC with my Shield is a pain in the butt!

[Bonephish]

I have a drawer full of holsters and find carrying AIWB (1:00-2:00) the most comfortable sitting and standing. All my carry guns have this holster.

 

[zymurgeist]

This is the problem with holsters. One size doesn't fit all. If you don't have to go through a half a dozen to find one you like you're a lucky person. Be patient and don't settle for one that "almost" fits.

 

[webfarmer]

I find this thread timely and would like to add to it. I mostly carry OWB all day at home and my favorite holster at this time is the Alien Gear Belt slide. My Shield carries the Viridian laser and that is the shell I have.

For IWB I have two day's experience with the Undertech Undercover belly band (plus a bunch of other conventional holsters I'm not super comfortable wearing). Well, it freaking works. You can tuck your t-shirt or regular shirt completely with virtually no print. But alas, I only have like 16 hours of time in it. I bought it for use when I leave the house and mostly for summer use. But I do like it so passing that on for consideration. Good luck with whatever you choose!

 

[berudd]

Well, I wore the AG a bit more today and tried it in a few different positions. So far its promising. I try it a bit more and see how it goes.

 

[exdetsgt]

I'm too skinny to wear IWB and don't relish buying a bunch of one-inch larger pants in order to do so. Which is why I OWB or pocket carry (DeSantis Nemesis). Easy to conceal in an OWB with a bit of thought, providing it's not a hawg leg. Although I do know a friend who carries a full sized 1911 and you'd never spot it. Loose clothing seems to do it for him. In winter I wear a baggy long sweater or a jacket. In summer I wear guayavera style shirts which might look out of place anywhere else, but I live on the Mexican border where they are common. Or a Hawaiian style shirt which is not meant to be tucked in. But I carry small stuff: Shield 9 or SP101. By the way, my belt is a custom made gun belt by DM Ballard in Aztle Texas.

 

[Old TexMex]

I went to Foxx and started AIWB. No more back pain.

 

[eahicks]

By carrying iwb, your belt could be too tight and put pressure on a nerve causing the big cramp. Buy bigger shirts and carry owb. That's what I do.

Get bigger jeans for IWB. I went up a size and it made a huge difference.
I carry a Shield in an Alien Gear Cloak Tuck and I really can't tell it's there unless I'm in the car. No pain or nerve issues. Now when I carry it in a single clip kydex holster, it's a little uncomfortable.


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[Old TexMex]

I have a drawer full of holsters and find carrying AIWB (1:00-2:00) the most comfortable sitting and standing. All my carry guns have this holster.

That brand is what?
Jim

 

[Bonephish]

That brand is what?
Jim

Rubicon Tactical | When Retreat Is Not An Option | Custom Kydex Gun Holsters | Rubicon Tactical

 

[swkohnle08]

In addition to finding the right Holster is a good quality gun belt. Guns are heavy and the right belt that supports the Holster whether IWB or OWB makes a big difference. I recently bought a Big Foot gun belt and amazed at how well it fits my Holster and how it improved overall comfort. Check them out.


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[Old cop]

I've had this nerve problem for years and the older I get (70 now) the worse it is. I pocket carry 100% very small guns, either an alloy J frame oe Ruger LCP. Cannot tolerate IWB or a belt holster anymore. Doctors are useless, OTC meds and move the gun is the best advise.

 

[AlHunt]

It feels fine while Im walking around and even driving but the next day I have a cramp in my right butt cheek and down the back of my leg.

Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and how you resolved it.

I'd urge you to stop doing this immediately. I'm not a doctor, but it sounds to me like you're irritating the sciatic nerve that originates in your lower back and goes down across your butt and down the leg.

I'm sitting here with a heating pad on my back, 14 months after whatever I did that caused sciatica.

Maybe appendix carry will work for you, maybe you just won't be able to carry anything on the belt at all. You do not want a chronic sciatica issue.

 

[AlHunt]

I see nobody mentioned the belt. Possibly you don't have a wide and thick enough belt to spread the weight and pressure?

 

[daDoug]

Old Cop,
do you use a holster for your inside the pocket carry?

 

[cdpia1084]

I have an AG IWB Cloak 2 and carry the Shield 9 positioned at the 4:00 and haven't had any issues. Initially I went up a size in pants but after switching to a tactial/riggers belt I have no issues with any size pants. The belt made a difference for me because I didn't have to over tighten or keep too loose, now I can have it adjusted correctly.

 

[Ballistic147]

I carry my Shield at 3 o'clock and it works fine, very comfortable with no printing. I tried it at 4 and everything was fine standing or walking but sitting was not comfortable at all. I'm 6'3" and about 190lbs so the fact I have very little padding back there could be the problem. A buddy of mine carries a 1911 at 4 with no problems but he is in the 230lbs range.

 

[CBStuard]

I have a Keltec PF9 which is near identical in size and weight to a Shield. Always pocket carry in a simple Uncle Mike's pocket holster. I use a Crossbreed OWB for my M&P9c but the pocket is so much nicer and easier w/ the smaller gun. The big flaps on the lowest pocket of my cargo shorts really hides the gun in the upper pocket.

 

[Smoke]

I mean that literally. I have a simple Bianchi IWB holster for my shield; leather with a single clip that I wear at about 4 o'clock. It feels fine while Im walking around and even driving but the next day I have a cramp in my right butt cheek and down the back of my leg. I'm assuming it's putting pressure on a nerve or something. I have an Alien Gear Clock 3.0 tuckable IWB but since its a bit of a hassle to get on and off I have not worn it out yet. I'm going to give it a try today and see what the out come is. I might also try carrying more at 3 o'clock but I'm afraid that will print more.

Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and how you resolved it.

Seriously start carrying outside the waist band. Haven't had that problem since I quit carrying IWB

 

[brentb636]

I carry a Shield 45acp at about 2:00 ( over my Wrangler's right front pocket) in a high riding Desantis holster, (001BA5EZ0) THUMB BREAK SCABBARD - Black - Right - Unlined . I tend to carry forward of 3:00 with all my OWB holsters. I'm 69 years old and tired of that "butt pain" .

 

[retiredbadge8091]

23 years of off duty carry sold me on a good leather OWB slide or pancake style holster. I've used IWB as well but seem to go back to OWB and clothing that works with that.