IWB comfort issues. - Page 2

glock27mark · May 16th, 2008, 10:06 AM

received my c-tac (infedal) about a month ago.
very comfortable for my g-27. being a lefty i
wear it about 8-9 oclock. best holster i"ve
purchused yet. imo.

jaymzo · May 16th, 2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ram Rod

A quick note on comfort. While all of us are dedicated in our own ways and means to pursue our rights and to secure our future by carrying concealed----we have all the rights to expect and find the ways and means to do so in complete comfort. Living in the real world, some of us know that might be too much to expect. Most of us have adapted to alot of things in our lives, and most have experienced pain and discomfort. For some, annoyances can easily be overcome--by others, annoyances are outright discomfort and pain and sometimes unbearable. Some can completely ignore pain and discomfort until such time as it's no longer an issue and have become adapted. Others believe that adjusting their immediate environment will suppress or even alleviate the pain or discomfort, and some employ a combination of both. In all, if the perfect equipment cannot be found then adaption or abandonment is in order. My suggestion? Once that holster starts to really hurt, tough it out an extra hour or so. Then adjust the positioning to alleviate the immediate discomfort. Tough it out some more---I've actually rendered parts of my body numb enduring the pain. Each subsequent time this happens, the pain is less and less until one day it's not there. It all depends on one's determination. There are alot of options out there, and likely you'll find the perfect one sooner or later. I'll be wishing you good luck until such time the odds tip in your favor.

Yeah..Ramrod you're right about that..;a lot of things do need to be endured. I had a majot problem with my IWB's, and decided to try a OWB..it's still a bit annoying but tollerable. You get used to the discomfort and then one day, it's just not there anymore. Now after wearing a Kydex (HARD PLASTIC) Blackhawk Serpa for a month or so, any of those nice..supple leather ones feel like a dream..now if I can just get them in now..I have several on backorder..LOL. Hang in there Rob..and if you find one that is somewhat comfortable and you like, just bare and grin it til you find a comfy spot for driving, and or carrying.

exactlymypoint · May 16th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Everyone has their issues with comfort. If you do a search, you will find a gabillion threads on it.

For me, I use an MTAC with a Glock 27. The position I find most comfortable is about 4:30-5:00. You have to experiment with different things. But what I did find is that as I walked around a bit, the holster shifted to find the sweet spot on me.

kazzaerexys · May 16th, 2008, 02:38 PM

You can try adjusting the clips on that MTAC, too. I set mine for a more forward cant and a slightly deeper ride and I found that made it a lot easier to carry at 3:30--4:00. Before that, right at 3:00 was about the only way it carried well.

TacticalCompact · May 16th, 2008, 05:05 PM

I have a Kahr P40 in an MTAC. It took the holster a couple weeks to REALLY break-in, and it makes a HUGE difference in comfort. I hardly notice it now.

I've found that while driving, it is most comfortable somewhere between 3:00 and 3:30, I think. It allows me to seat my back against the seatback without the butt of the handgun getting in the way. This way is 100% comfy while driving and still conceals well for me. I've got it canted about as far forward as it will go, hanging from a good Comp-Tac 1.5" belt using velcro. So far, so great.

roadsiderob · May 18th, 2008, 01:52 AM

Well, thanks for all the suggestions. I got a bigger pair of pants and moved the holster a bit further back. Yesterday I made it until 3pm when I couldn't take it any more. Today I made it until 5pm when I had to get ready for a night out and switched to a pocket carried 442. I think I'm getting used to it as well as the holster breaking in a bit. I think I'll give it another week and then maybe mess with the cant adjustments if there is still an issue.

QKShooter · May 18th, 2008, 02:42 AM

I have found that the very best way to eliminate all discomfort of carrying IWB is to carry OWB.

While it's not possible for everybody to do that all the time...you should invest in a high quality OWB rig for those times when you are able to wear a light jacket, vest, sweater, or an untucked casual shirt.

BikerRN · May 18th, 2008, 03:16 AM

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Is it the clothes? - For comfortable IWB carry I've found that I need more room in my pants than before, a size up helped tremendously, then I found that by losing about 10-15 lbs it helped give me that little extra space so I could again use my older pants, that's motivation to eat right and exercise

Most people buy their pants to "fit" them, not them and the gun.

This is often a cause of discomfort when somebody starts to carry IWB. I suggest you unbutton your pants when wearing the gun, and see if it becomes more comfortable. If it does, it's a good indicator that you need to go up 1"-2" in the waistband size of your pants.

I've been carrying IWB so long that I don't have any pants that "fit" without a gun in them.

Biker

bluelineman · May 18th, 2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BikerRN

Most people buy their pants to "fit" them, not them and the gun.

This is often a cause of discomfort when somebody starts to carry IWB. I suggest you unbutton your pants when wearing the gun, and see if it becomes more comfortable. If it does, it's a good indicator that you need to go up 1"-2" in the waistband size of your pants.

I always test out new clothes with my normal carry rig.

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Originally Posted by BikerRN

I've been carrying IWB so long that I don't have any pants that "fit" without a gun in them.

Biker

Me too. My pants are loose & I have to tighten up my belt more when I have to disarm.

alnitak · May 25th, 2008, 10:01 AM

I'm looking at a tuckable IWB for my PM9 to use at work. Although I'm not in the shape I used to be (6'2", 205, 36" waist), I wouldn't consider myself of the "large" persuasion. Even so, I can't imagine sitting all day at the desk with an IWB at 2:00. It would seem that the gun would did in my stomach all day! Am I missing something here? Is 3:30 or 4:00 the only viable position for IWB (unless you are standing the entire time)?

May 16th, 2008, 10:06 AM	#11
glock27mark Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: s.e. mich Posts: 1,466	iwb holster received my c-tac (infedal) about a month ago. very comfortable for my g-27. being a lefty i wear it about 8-9 oclock. best holster i"ve purchused yet. imo. __________________ {sheriff buford t. justice}what the h*** is the world coming too. nra life member

May 16th, 2008, 11:12 AM	#13
exactlymypoint Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,183	Everyone has their issues with comfort. If you do a search, you will find a gabillion threads on it. For me, I use an MTAC with a Glock 27. The position I find most comfortable is about 4:30-5:00. You have to experiment with different things. But what I did find is that as I walked around a bit, the holster shifted to find the sweet spot on me. __________________ Let me explain. No. There is not time. Let me summarize. Doing my part to create a huge carbon footprint Be still, and know that I am God; Psalms 46:10 I am not by nature a humble man, sir, but circumstances sometimes require a change of habits - John Adams to Thomas Jefferson

May 16th, 2008, 02:38 PM	#14
kazzaerexys Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 833	You can try adjusting the clips on that MTAC, too. I set mine for a more forward cant and a slightly deeper ride and I found that made it a lot easier to carry at 3:30--4:00. Before that, right at 3:00 was about the only way it carried well. __________________ “What is a moderate interpretation of [the Constitution]? Halfway between what it says and [...] what you want it to say?” —Justice Antonin Scalia

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QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Runthegun, PA. Posts: 18,424	I have found that the very best way to eliminate all discomfort of carrying IWB is to carry OWB. While it's not possible for everybody to do that all the time...you should invest in a high quality OWB rig for those times when you are able to wear a light jacket, vest, sweater, or an untucked casual shirt. __________________ *Support Our Troops* How Very Fortunate You Are To Have Two Arms To Put Into A Ward 57 T-Shirt. DC MEMBERS ~ PLEASE BUY A WARD 57 SHIRT. Click Here.

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May 16th, 2008, 05:05 PM	#15
TacticalCompact Ex Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 321	I have a Kahr P40 in an MTAC. It took the holster a couple weeks to REALLY break-in, and it makes a HUGE difference in comfort. I hardly notice it now. I've found that while driving, it is most comfortable somewhere between 3:00 and 3:30, I think. It allows me to seat my back against the seatback without the butt of the handgun getting in the way. This way is 100% comfy while driving and still conceals well for me. I've got it canted about as far forward as it will go, hanging from a good Comp-Tac 1.5" belt using velcro. So far, so great.

May 18th, 2008, 01:52 AM	#16
roadsiderob Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 53	Well, thanks for all the suggestions. I got a bigger pair of pants and moved the holster a bit further back. Yesterday I made it until 3pm when I couldn't take it any more. Today I made it until 5pm when I had to get ready for a night out and switched to a pocket carried 442. I think I'm getting used to it as well as the holster breaking in a bit. I think I'll give it another week and then maybe mess with the cant adjustments if there is still an issue.

May 25th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#20
alnitak Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 35	I'm looking at a tuckable IWB for my PM9 to use at work. Although I'm not in the shape I used to be (6'2", 205, 36" waist), I wouldn't consider myself of the "large" persuasion. Even so, I can't imagine sitting all day at the desk with an IWB at 2:00. It would seem that the gun would did in my stomach all day! Am I missing something here? Is 3:30 or 4:00 the only viable position for IWB (unless you are standing the entire time)?