Lesson learned: Don't Knock it till you Try it.

Gelicious · January 3rd, 2007, 05:45 PM

Since I first learned to shoot I knew I wanted to have my CHP. I thought for sure because of my weight I would never have a IWB holster! Oh man the gun would jab me, or kill my hip bone or something worse. So my first carry rig was a Don Hume Agent OWB holster with thumbreak for my XD 45. It was nice but was not the most comfortable rig in the world. I figured I would just get used to it. But for some reason I just really diddnt. Sitting in cars, trucks hell even bar stools caused it to jab me in the side or become very uncomfortable.

Then when I got the new Millenium Pro I was looking for holster options. Member Kelsey was nice enough to offer me a leather IWB holster for my new gun. I gladley accepted the offer, thinking that i would take it and if i diddnt like it (which i anticipated i wouldnt) then i could pass it on to another member free of charge to "pay it forward". When the holster arrived I thought for sure it was too small for this "pro" gun. But it did fit, very tightley!

So I figured what the hell. Ill give it a try! And what do ya know! I love it! the gun\holster combination really work perfectly. The gun doesnt ride high at all and really stays tucked under one of my fat rolls! I can sit in chairs and in trucks, cars and on couches without feeling hurt or uncomfortable. The gun stays secure on the hip and when i draw it feels better not having to pull my shirt up so high to get to the grip.

Im offically converted. I will carry OWB for open carry but i think for CCW i am a IWB fan for life now. Here is a picture.

Thanks for reading! And if your an OWB lover thats cool! but if you have never tried the IWB holsters, give them a try even if you have to return the holster atleast you made an attempt.

Gregg

pgrass101 · January 3rd, 2007, 05:50 PM

I'm a dedicated IWB man myself, so many more concealment options.

OWB for IDPA and hunting, no open carry in Alabama.

P95Carry · January 3rd, 2007, 06:04 PM

Well - glad that works so well.

I just cannot deal with IWB. Altho I have a bit of ''surplus'' - I am actually rather boney round pelvis and cannot get comfortable with IWB.

Other factor for me, a lucky one - is my concealment options and lifestyle make my OWB a cinch to conceal. As ever tho - whatever works for each and every one of us.

Gelicious · January 3rd, 2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by P95Carry

''surplus''

Great word! I think ill put that one into use. My Suplus is definitly well stocked. Has a nice ring to it.

ELCruisr · January 3rd, 2007, 06:12 PM

IWB for me works best. The right rig for an individual will make all the difference no matter what style of carry though.

ront · January 3rd, 2007, 06:45 PM

That is great Gelicious!! I am pretty much IWB all the way. I love it. This is my EDC.

Ron

Bud White · January 3rd, 2007, 07:19 PM

I prefer a IWB too OWB works fine but my dress doesnt always work with owb

TN_Mike · January 3rd, 2007, 08:04 PM

It is great to hear that the holster worked for you.

And really cool that your new PT-111 is working for you too!

QKShooter · January 3rd, 2007, 08:14 PM

That's what it's all about...finding a carry method & location that works best for you.

retsupt99 · January 3rd, 2007, 08:36 PM

is very comfortable...don't even know it's there...
Sometimes, a shoulder rig on the Harley...that feels pretty good too...but limits the removal of the leather or 'extra' jacket...

OMO

ret

January 3rd, 2007, 05:45 PM	#1
Gelicious Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo, Oregon Posts: 360	Lesson learned: Don't Knock it till you Try it. Since I first learned to shoot I knew I wanted to have my CHP. I thought for sure because of my weight I would never have a IWB holster! Oh man the gun would jab me, or kill my hip bone or something worse. So my first carry rig was a Don Hume Agent OWB holster with thumbreak for my XD 45. It was nice but was not the most comfortable rig in the world. I figured I would just get used to it. But for some reason I just really diddnt. Sitting in cars, trucks hell even bar stools caused it to jab me in the side or become very uncomfortable. Then when I got the new Millenium Pro I was looking for holster options. Member Kelsey was nice enough to offer me a leather IWB holster for my new gun. I gladley accepted the offer, thinking that i would take it and if i diddnt like it (which i anticipated i wouldnt) then i could pass it on to another member free of charge to "pay it forward". When the holster arrived I thought for sure it was too small for this "pro" gun. But it did fit, very tightley! So I figured what the hell. Ill give it a try! And what do ya know! I love it! the gun\holster combination really work perfectly. The gun doesnt ride high at all and really stays tucked under one of my fat rolls! I can sit in chairs and in trucks, cars and on couches without feeling hurt or uncomfortable. The gun stays secure on the hip and when i draw it feels better not having to pull my shirt up so high to get to the grip. Im offically converted. I will carry OWB for open carry but i think for CCW i am a IWB fan for life now. Here is a picture. Thanks for reading! And if your an OWB lover thats cool! but if you have never tried the IWB holsters, give them a try even if you have to return the holster atleast you made an attempt. Gregg __________________ I carry because I care. "An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject." "Cling to the Father and His Holy name, and don't go riding on the Long Black Train" - Josh Turner

January 3rd, 2007, 06:04 PM	#3
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,468	Well - glad that works so well. I just cannot deal with IWB. Altho I have a bit of ''surplus'' - I am actually rather boney round pelvis and cannot get comfortable with IWB. Other factor for me, a lucky one - is my concealment options and lifestyle make my OWB a cinch to conceal. As ever tho - whatever works for each and every one of us. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

January 3rd, 2007, 06:12 PM	#5
ELCruisr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,071	IWB for me works best. The right rig for an individual will make all the difference no matter what style of carry though. __________________ If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. ~ Thomas J. Watson, Jr.

January 3rd, 2007, 06:45 PM	#6
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 611	That is great Gelicious!! I am pretty much IWB all the way. I love it. This is my EDC. Ron __________________ Shine on... S&W M&P .40 Compact Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull Kel Tec P3AT; Walther P22 Mossberg 500 Persuader http://kdholsters.com/

January 3rd, 2007, 08:04 PM	#8
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West TN Posts: 7,720	It is great to hear that the holster worked for you. And really cool that your new PT-111 is working for you too! __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Barry Goldwater 1968

January 3rd, 2007, 05:50 PM	#2
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,654	I'm a dedicated IWB man myself, so many more concealment options. OWB for IDPA and hunting, no open carry in Alabama.

January 3rd, 2007, 07:19 PM	#7
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	I prefer a IWB too OWB works fine but my dress doesnt always work with owb

January 3rd, 2007, 08:14 PM	#9
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,481	That's what it's all about...finding a carry method & location that works best for you.

January 3rd, 2007, 08:36 PM	#10
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,753	IWB... is very comfortable...don't even know it's there... Sometimes, a shoulder rig on the Harley...that feels pretty good too...but limits the removal of the leather or 'extra' jacket... OMO ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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