IWB carry

[Steal2B]

Finding the perfect holster is like the search for the holy grail and it varies soo much between the individual carrier, the gun being carried, the clothes being worn, and the activity. I got a bunch of great help from forum members here on both public posts and private messages and my personal input is technically an accumulation of knowledge from the fine members of this forum. Neatly every time there are differences of opinion on carry options on this forum, I have learned that both sides of an argument have been actually correct in spite of opposing views. Go figure.



There are some good insights in this thread

IWB Carry


I learned some clothing options in this thread

Found great jeans for IWB carry



I made some very successful weapon choices and carry options from this thread when I asked for insights

What & how do you carry when it's hotter than hell & you're gonna sweat



I successfully firmed up some carry choices and found some great holster options in this thread

Tuckable Holster Recommendations



I have also used pocket carry during shirt tucked in options with guns ranging from service size SIG compacts to micro 380s as primary of BUGs

Pocket Carry - Spin off on Dr. EVIL PPS-G43



Here is a pic of where advice led to what seems to be great jogging, cycling, and hiking concealed options for the god awful heat and humidity. I have worn these IWB untucked and tucked with success. The two options include a Pistol Wear similar to Doc's Smart Carry. Seems to work well any where appendix to SOB but I like 4:30. The second option is the Crossbreed modular band but with Pit Viper Velcro kydex. Seems to be a great option. I have six Crossbreed modular Kydex Velcro holsters and 3 Pit Vipers. I have 3 different Pistol Wear sizes / styles. They work well. My smaller stature wife actually conceals great with them. The downside may be a bit more thickness that may bulge at the waist a bit more than Kydex or Leather in tucked situations.



This photo has 1) a Wrights Leather Works cruiser (I have a few but this is the PPS M2) and I also had recommendations on similar Ritchie Leather Nighthawk Holsters (a previous design from his partner at Alessi Custom Concealment … RIP Lou) made in our very own Buffalo area, and 2) a Ttgunleather IWB XRT , a tuckable that Tim Turner started making soon after my request (I substituted the tuckable Kydex Clips for metal Utiliclips for an even thinner profile that can go behind an optionally worn belt of your choice) and it is amazing.



This photo has 1) a SIG P225 in a Ttgunleather Slim XC (I have four of these). Again amazing and the Brown is a color match for Hanks Belts. This is not tuckable with the leather loops. And 2) a SIG P938 (shout out to cardinalny) in another Ttgunleather but I changed the leather beltloops for Milt Sparks Kydex VM2 clips that are tuckable and intended to be worn under a belt if a belt is worn. Amazing.



I can also second the recommended Vedder light tuck.

 

[Podmonkey]

CZ P07 with an RMR and spare magazine in a T.rex side car

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You keep that in the beard? I never would have known!

 

[Podmonkey]

I carry my Shield in a Crossbreed Mini Tuck. Its very comfortable but I don't recommend it or any other hybrid holsters, they lose retention after a while.

I am getting a Glock 19 soon and a Blackpoint Tactical Mini Wing IWB holster. I'll let you know how it works for me.

 

[Marine Cpl]

I've been through a bunch of holsters. Crossbreed, fox, Aliengear, homemade eBay ones, ect.

The only one that has worked for me for making the gun totally disappear has been the Foxx Trapp 1 clip holster and the Remora.

 

[SomeSoldier]

OWB ftw. I dont IWB anymore.

 

[Doc8404]

do

I was a die hard Alien Gear 2.0, 3.0 guy the first couple years carrying.
I still like them, they are comfortable and work well.
However, it is alot of extra clips and alot of material.
I wanted to try a simple 1 clip Kydex for my Shield and wouldnt you know it, its perfect.
Pop it on, pop it off.....in....out......very easy.
I had a discount code from We The People Holsters so I bought one, its fine.
I also have a Bigfoot gun belt which is great.
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do you find the one clip presents the pistol differently each time you go to draw?
Maybe i need a wider belt is all.

 

[GOPerfect]

I only carry one gun IWB. That is the Springfield XDS45, I carry that gun when I am wearing cargo shorts which id quite often. The Holster I use is the Zerobulk® Holster

Every other gun that I carry is always OWB.

 

[Marine Cpl]

do


do you find the one clip presents the pistol differently each time you go to draw?
Maybe i need a wider belt is all.

Nope. It doesn't move. 2 clip holsters are so early 2000's.

 

[Criticalt]

do


do you find the one clip presents the pistol differently each time you go to draw?
Maybe i need a wider belt is all.

No, it is a great clip, it is rock solid.
I have it canted to the perfect angle.

 

[Marine Cpl]

No, it is a great clip, it is rock solid.
I have it canted to the perfect angle.

That's what sold me on them. I could never get the Crossbreed or Crossbreed clones to get that heavy cant to make the grip totally disappear.

They are also good for unholstering the whole dammed thing in one shot with one hand without undoing your pants. It comes in handy when having to go through metal detectors and it's safer to pull the whole gun out with holster and everything rather than drawing and trying to reholster while sitting in your car in the dark. It's just as easy to put back on too. One hand.