rough-side out or smooth side out for IWB holster?

Chris17404 · December 11th, 2006, 09:03 AM

Hi all,

I just got my first CCW license and my first gun dedicated to CCW... a Sig P239 in 9mm, DA/SA. When considering an IWB holster, what are the pros and cons of rough-side out and smooth-side out? Why would I want to choose one over the other? Thanks a lot.

Chris

slimjim · December 11th, 2006, 09:44 AM

http://www.tuckergunleatherblog.com/...ooth-side-out/

Congrats on getting your license. Shoot well!

sass20485 · December 11th, 2006, 10:21 AM

My 2 cents. I like my Andrews Mc D II with the rough side out. It helps it stay in place, along with the tight fitting belt loop. Having the smooth side in against the gun, also helps make for a smooth easy draw. I'm finding I prefer the smooth lined holsters.

All my future holsters will be made this way.

LoveLeather · December 11th, 2006, 12:47 PM

Smooth side out....much easier to put on and off and let's you adjust the rig in your pants if need be (like driving).

Mark Garrity · December 11th, 2006, 01:26 PM

This is one of those personal preference things, as you can see from two of the above posts. this is why i offer my In-Cognito IWB in the standard smooth-side out version, and the Deluxe version with smooth lining (still smooth-side out so to speak) and with the suede backing on the rear. Some guys like the rig to grip their clothing and lock it place (rough-out or suede-backed) others like the ability to shift and adjust a smooth-side out rig.

December 11th, 2006, 09:03 AM	#1
Chris17404 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: York, PA Posts: 99	rough-side out or smooth side out for IWB holster? Hi all, I just got my first CCW license and my first gun dedicated to CCW... a Sig P239 in 9mm, DA/SA. When considering an IWB holster, what are the pros and cons of rough-side out and smooth-side out? Why would I want to choose one over the other? Thanks a lot. Chris

December 11th, 2006, 09:44 AM	#2
slimjim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 633	Rob's blog from Tucker Gunleather... http://www.tuckergunleatherblog.com/...ooth-side-out/ Congrats on getting your license. Shoot well!

December 11th, 2006, 10:21 AM	#3
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,933	Rough in or out My 2 cents. I like my Andrews Mc D II with the rough side out. It helps it stay in place, along with the tight fitting belt loop. Having the smooth side in against the gun, also helps make for a smooth easy draw. I'm finding I prefer the smooth lined holsters. All my future holsters will be made this way.

December 11th, 2006, 01:26 PM	#5
Mark Garrity Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 313	This is one of those personal preference things, as you can see from two of the above posts. this is why i offer my In-Cognito IWB in the standard smooth-side out version, and the Deluxe version with smooth lining (still smooth-side out so to speak) and with the suede backing on the rear. Some guys like the rig to grip their clothing and lock it place (rough-out or suede-backed) others like the ability to shift and adjust a smooth-side out rig. __________________ "He who makes things with his hands is a laborer, he who makes things with his hands and his head is a craftsman, he who makes things with his hands, his head, and his heart is an artist." www.garritysgunleather.com

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December 11th, 2006, 12:47 PM	#4
LoveLeather Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 464	Smooth side out....much easier to put on and off and let's you adjust the rig in your pants if need be (like driving).