Giving up IWB carry.

[bubbiesdad]

Not because of discomfort. I don't want to take another chance of moving in just the right, or wrong way and have the holster, gun and all squirt out from between me and my pants. Only happened once in public but I'll just get some big shirts and use my Carry Lok.

 

[Big Foot]

I don't blame you...In my case, I see no advantage with IWB since invariably I wear an outside garment, even in the hottest of summers here in the SW. The idea of of having an extra size pants just doesn't agree with me either.

 

[94hokie]

I guess I'm lucky in that regard, have actually dropped a pant size due to lots of exercise and now IWB isn't that big of an issue for me. I do agree though, when I first tried it I couldn't believe everyone did it for hours on end. Gradually I've gotten used to it, but there are numerous OWB holsters that conceal well with a cover garment.

 

[sipowicz]

We'll miss you...turn in your membership card and I will terminate your subscription to IWB weekly.

 

[Lenshappy]

Marine epoxy...good stuff

 

[Mickey D]

OWB 100% Shirt out. Roger, 10-4

 

[Agent6-3/8]

If you buy a quality holster, you won't have to worry about it "squirting out". I've had some cheap clip on holsters like the Bianchi 100 and an Uncle Mike's that didn't want to stay put. I've never had even a hint of an issue with my Milt Sparks gun leather. I've found that then it comes to holster and especially concealment holsters, you really do get what you pay for.

 

[Pisgah]

For some reason, folks seem to go cheap with IWB holsters, and that's usually where the "squirt" problem arises. I'm a cheap so-and-so, but I satisfy that characteristic by making my own holsters based on a Dave Workman design that works like a charm.

No single carry method will suit everyone. For instance, I absolutely despise shoulder and ankle rigs, no matter how well made or how fine a reputation for comfort they may have. No problem, as there's no law saying I have to use them...

 

[Electraclyde]

I have carried full size 1911's down to J-Frames all IWB without any problems. If you use a GOOD QUALITY holster and belt, they will stay in place.

 

[stiab]

The idea of of having an extra size pants just doesn't agree with me either.

That's not necessary. Just carry between the belt and the pants, and you only need a longer belt. Been doing that daily for years with many IWB rigs, with no slipping and sliding, and no larger pants.

 

[LuddhaBuddha]

I have not had any problem with my Highnoon IWB holsters, they do use a C type clip on their holsters that hook under your belt though. Heck I have even tried drawing my gun without a belt and the clip is strong enough to not allow the holster to come out with the gun

 

[Wayne02]

Originally posted by Pisgah:
For some reason, folks seem to go cheap with IWB holsters, and that's usually where the "squirt" problem arises. I'm a cheap so-and-so, but I satisfy that characteristic by making my own holsters based on a Dave Workman design that works like a charm.

Which Workman type design do you model yours after?

 

[Big Foot]

That's not necessary. Just carry between the belt and the pants, and you only need a longer belt.

Seriously, I'm a visual learner. Does anyone have a pic to show? Between the belt & pants sounds like OWB to me???

Thanks Sipowicz for the pic below...I can see how secure that method would be...

 

[TDR911]

I am with Agent. A good quality holster will never allow the gun to come out or come off the belt. Everyone has their comfort zone. I took a while at first but the complete concealment for me is a plus. I carry about 14 hours everyday. 7 days a week. Even wear shorts & t shirt all the time in Florida. Full size P99 or Glock 23. My preference is a Kydex that has a tight snap in. There have even been times I have been hanging upside down working and never an issue.

 

[sipowicz]

Originally posted by Big Foot:

That's not necessary. Just carry between the belt and the pants, and you only need a longer belt.

Seriously, I'm a visual learner. Does anyone have a pic to show? Between the belt & pants sounds like OWB to me???

It's not OWB...it's between the belt and pants like he said...you're lucky I happen to have had a pic....I'm not good at sketching.

 

[cshoff]

With the IWB holster I use (the Kholster), comfort and security are never a problem. It simply can't "squirt out", and you can wear it all day with no problems.

 

[38-44HD45]

Had (still have) lots of different IWB holsters. Have yet to have a squirting problem with any of them.

 

[flop-shank]

I hate it when it squirts out, especially since I don't wear underwear.

 

[Spotteddog]

Huh?

 

[PaulCG]

OK. As a Police Officer I have been required to wear a sidearm for a good number of years. Personally, I have NEVER been able to become accustomed to ANY method of concealed carry. Bottom line. It's a pain in the ***. On duty, I never notice the gun, and like my vest I would feel naked without it.
Given the choice, I would much rather leave the gun at home when I'm not on the job, and grab it when I leave for work.
Unfortunately, and given today's environment, I am always armed. Not paranoid, just armed, and it sucks.