What position do you carry IWB?

aterry33 said:
For those of you unfamiliar with the "body clock," 12:00 is your belly button, so to speak.

I always carry my Glock 19 at the 4:00 position in a Fist #1A holster (similar to my old Alessi Talon that I wore out, and unfortunately Alessi isn't around anymore, but Fist makes good stuff) or a Milt Sparks Summer Special 2. I have tried appendix style carry but the guns seem to print more in that position, and more importantly, it feels horribly uncomfortable whenever you sit down. I know there are people who like appendix carry but it just doesn't work for me.
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I carry at just about 4:00 in a Milt Sparks VM II. I find this 1) very comfortable for all day carry, even while driving, and 2) very accessible for quick draw from under concealment garments. I carry either an S&W M13 or a 1911 in either Commander or Government Model configuration. More typically the M13.
 
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I usually carry at 3:30 - 4:00. However I recently bought a Kahr P45 and a Crossbreed Super Tuck holster. Its a very comfortable holster but the grip sticks out to far unless I carry about 4:30 - 5:00. It then doesn't print under an over sized t-shirt. My S&Ws carry well in a Crossbreed at 3:30 - 4:00.
 
When I carry IWB it's a 642 at 1-2. Normally the 642 pocket carried or a M60 in a high ride OWB A 4 o'clock...
 
8:30, butt forward. Gun can be drawn right hand crossdraw, left hand calvary, or right hand from behind the back.

Bob
 
I carry a full size 1911 in a Milt Sparks Summer Special just behind the 3:00 belt loop (3:30). With a Belt Man belt it rides well and feels good all day. Can't stress the importance of a quality holster and belt enough.
 
N frame

About 4 in the clock. 629 Mountain gun in Galco holster. Works fine for all day carry. Mine has hammer spur removed, and carries a Ti cylinder.
 
Prefer to have my 24-3 3" on me, about 3-4 o'clock in a nice high ride custom pancake. If not, usually have a G 33 stuck in my waste band about 3 o'clock...the thing just never moves, or in a galco molded ankle holster. 442 (no lock) sometimes in a front pocket just for luck.
 
I have been trying different carry positions all this week. So far it comes down to 3:00 or 11:00 for me, while IWB.
 
For nearly 18 years I've been carrying at about the 4:00 with butt forward. It has always gotten strange looks, and comments when ever discussed with other gun people. It is very good to read of other people carrying this way. I've carried a 4506 this way, and a 65, among others. The only exception is 1911 style, as I like the safety against me so it is less likely to get flipped off.
 
Until lately, 4:00 (and still 4:00 with the Para), but recently picked up a 625-10. That li'l big gun fits nicely appendix carry - driving, riding, walking. No printing and very comfortable.
 
Today, a 396[Mountain Lite]44 Special at 4 on the clock, in a CABO IWB holster.
 
Strong side at 2:30 PM (in front of the hip bone)
Crossdraw at 9:30 AM (in front of the hip bone)
It's in my night stand at night!!!! Bob
 
As I suspected...you guys are doing it all wrong.

The official FBI carry: 12:00, pointed right at your johnson.

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That picture made me Laugh.That's great.
I do IWB at 09:15 with a cant.It's the only way it feels comfortable and is good with driving and sitting.
I never thought of carrying Calvory style .I'm going to try it.Thanks for the Idea .It might just work cause the way I carry the mag grip sometimes prints.And it's hard enough trying to find a left handed holster.

Rich
 
"What position do you carry IWB?"

Somewhere in the 3:30-4:00 area.
 
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