Giving up IWB carry.

[Big Foot]

I am always armed. Not paranoid, just armed, and it sucks.

Then, do you use pocket carry with a smaller caliber?

 

[mississippi revolverman]

Here's my story. During my Narcotic undercover days we carried model 19, 2 1/2" You didn't want a holster on you because you could usally hid the weapon before the Police searched you. The practice was to place rubber bands around the grip and carry the weapon "bare" in you waist band.

One day shooting pool with a suspect I felt the revolver slip. Glad I was wear brief underwear. But it was long walk to the restroom to reclaim the gun from its resting place next to the "family jewels" Lesson I will never forget

 

[sargespd]

Like others have stated, I have been carrying concealed when off duty for about 23 years. Almost always carried IWB, and have had no trouble, always using a good quality holster. If you use the soft, nylon holsters with metal clips and no retention method, then you will probably have a failure at some point. My current carry is my issued MP9 and personal MP9c, both carried in CompTac pro-undercover IWB. They are secure, the kydex clip is also very secure. Combine a good belt and a good holster and there shouldn't be any trouble.

 

[LOBO]

Belt loops (not metal/plastic clips) on the holster will keep it in place, and a thumb snap will keep the gun in the holster.

 

[Onomea]

Re carry between belt and pants, like in the pic above, is there any advantage to that over OWB? I have seen some holsters by Mitch Rosen designed that way, but don't see why that would be more concealed than OWB...

Does look more comfortable than IWB for too fat guys like me tho.

Would also like to know the maker/supplier of the canvas belt in the pic. I'm advising a pal that he needs a good gunbelt for his 1911 that he takes camping but he is balking at the $100+ prices on the ones I am familiar with.

(We need a sticky in this section for holster and belt suppliers. I know my belt suppliers question has been raised many, many times...)

 

[DougE]

With a properly made IWB holster, it can't just squirt out. Here's mine by Lobo Gun Leather ........ it's both secure and comfortable.

It isn't going anywhere even with a crappy worn out belt ( I have a new belt on the way ).

 

[Guest]

Originally posted by Onomea:
Re carry between belt and pants, like in the pic above, is there any advantage to that over OWB? I have seen some holsters by Mitch Rosen designed that way, but don't see why that would be more concealed than OWB...

Does look more comfortable than IWB for too fat guys like me tho.

Would also like to know the maker/supplier of the canvas belt in the pic. I'm advising a pal that he needs a good gunbelt for his 1911 that he takes camping but he is balking at the $100+ prices on the ones I am familiar with.

(We need a sticky in this section for holster and belt suppliers. I know my belt suppliers question has been raised many, many times...)

Here are a couple of belt suggestions that run below $100.00:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewp...uctnumber=1336115977

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewp...uctnumber=1336121299

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewp...uctnumber=1336115177

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewp...uctnumber=1336112178

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewp...uctnumber=1336123567

 

[DougE]

This guy has some pretty good deals on belts too.
link

 

[ZO6Vettever]

Originally posted by 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.

+1 for the Kholster.

 

[LOBO]

Belts

 

[Onomea]

Thanks, guys, for the tips on more economomical belts. Much appreciated! I have sent links to my bud for his consideration.

 

[vcs700s]

Solution to OP:

Quality gun belt +
Quality IWB holster= impossible for the gun to "squirt out."

 

[Capt Steve]

Cheaper than Dirt.com has a couple of nice belts for a measly $21.97. I got the 1.25" and going to order a 1.75 as well. Nice belt regardless of the good price.

 

[Deltaboy]

I have had no problem so far. I have heavy leather belts and I use a JAK Slide Clone.

 

[Kotanali]

Originally posted by 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.

Nice rig. Who makes it? Thx.

 

[jframe]

Anybody use the Bianchi Pistol Pocket? I've got one on the way from a fellow Forum member and I'm going to use it with a three inch Model 13. Any positives or negatives? It's GOT to be a damn sight better than the Uncle Mike's clip on IWB I just bought Saturday. THAT one is going back to the store for a refund A.S.A.P.!