Inside-the-belt holsters?

[Naphtali]

I have been shopping for a concealed carry holster for a couple of weeks. My "what is the universe of holsters I will consider" search uncovered a type of carry I had kind've used when testing how I want to position gun and holster. But I had no idea holsters are made for the carry.

When practice or test carrying, I place revolver barrel beneath belt and outside of pant waist. It is almost secure enough with three- and four-inch barrels to allow a holsterless carry. It definitely positions revolvers much closer to IWB than any pancake OWB. Then I discovered several custom holster makers offer inside-the belt holsters.

Has anyone used such a holster with three- and four-inch barreled revolvers? Those who have used one, how comfortable are they after several hours of wearing? Please describe problems you have discovered after wearing holster for a while.
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My carry position is cross-draw. I have looked for, and at, only leather holsters having some sort of revolver retention device - that is, thumb break, trigger guard break, and clamping springs (Bianchi CD series, et al.).

 

[AZretired]

I have never used such a holster, didn't know they existed. I have seen people place a pancake or IWB holster under the belt as you described but it does not look comfortable or more secure to me. Maybe other can help.

 

[Naphtali]

I have never used such a holster, didn't know they existed. I have seen people place a pancake or IWB holster under the belt as you described but it does not look comfortable or more secure to me. Maybe other can help.

We shouldn't expect such a carry to be more secure. "As secure" is adequate. Comfortable?? I have no idea either.

You mention OWB pancake holster being used inside-the-belt. Another possibility I had not considered. If the pancake rides high enough and fits between belt loops, or has snaps, this sounds like an excellent solution - to me, who hasn't tried one.

 

[Erich]

Milt Sparks makes a nice one, or they did anyhow. Good luck to you.