Position for IWB? - Page 5

ev239 · May 1st, 2007, 11:50 AM

4:30 with a decent amount of cant seems to work best for me. It's not just where it's positioned, but it's how high or low it sits that makes more of a difference for me for comfort. My Don Hume OWB sits just a little bit too high and digs into the small part of my back when I sit in the car. When I converted it into my "bucket holster" it sits way down inside my pants and is comfortable enough for my hour plus commute. For me lower is better for comfort.

If you have an OWB holster and want to try out the bucket mod check out this thread - http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ad.php?t=24554

incredipete · May 1st, 2007, 12:01 PM

The more I've carried, the further my carry spot has moved towards the small of my back. My love handles just don't like that cold steel digging in all day. Now I need to find a good small of the back holster for a right hand draw...

luvmy40 · May 11th, 2007, 12:50 PM

4:30 strong side.

freetrapper · May 11th, 2007, 01:07 PM

Im a very big guy and left handed, 7:30-8:00 with a forward cant is the perfect fit with IWB or OWB for me. It feels good standing, walking setting, everything. However it prints the worst there and really bad when wearing OWB. So with that said I slide it up to about 8:30 - 9:00 for much less printing and still pretty comfortable.

briar · May 13th, 2007, 11:37 PM

i carry either in the 2 o'clock and with my 1911 full size in the 4 o'clock

Thumper · May 14th, 2007, 01:46 AM

1630 hrs!

Wrascal · May 14th, 2007, 10:22 AM

I'm the odd man out again, 1100-1200, fastened (sp?) in a holster, and bandit style - as opposed to attached to the britches/belt. For me, it's the most comfortable, and hides the best.

FLAMES: I know it won't allow a quick draw - but it is always on me, and I can shift it for comfort.

aus71383 · May 14th, 2007, 10:58 PM

What is "bandit style"? I'm picturing a lasso or something. Maybe some conchos...but with no belt? Or does it attach to your drawers?

Wrascal · May 15th, 2007, 08:58 AM

Just stuffed inside the waist band.

GeorgiaGlocker · May 19th, 2007, 10:48 AM

IWB Strong side R 3:30 - 4:00 position

May 1st, 2007, 12:01 PM	#42
incredipete Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 644	The more I've carried, the further my carry spot has moved towards the small of my back. My love handles just don't like that cold steel digging in all day. Now I need to find a good small of the back holster for a right hand draw... __________________ Gun Control means never having to say "I missed you." - Glock 27 (.40) - Kel-Tec p3at (.380) - Beretta 96FS (.40) - Smith & Wesson 5906 (9mm)

May 11th, 2007, 01:07 PM	#44
freetrapper Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 353	Im a very big guy and left handed, 7:30-8:00 with a forward cant is the perfect fit with IWB or OWB for me. It feels good standing, walking setting, everything. However it prints the worst there and really bad when wearing OWB. So with that said I slide it up to about 8:30 - 9:00 for much less printing and still pretty comfortable. __________________ Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~ Thomas Jefferson

May 14th, 2007, 01:46 AM	#46
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	1630 hrs! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

May 19th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#50
GeorgiaGlocker Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 130	IWB Strong side R 3:30 - 4:00 position __________________ GeorgiaCarry.Org Member NRA Member

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May 1st, 2007, 11:50 AM	#41
ev239 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 375	4:30 with a decent amount of cant seems to work best for me. It's not just where it's positioned, but it's how high or low it sits that makes more of a difference for me for comfort. My Don Hume OWB sits just a little bit too high and digs into the small part of my back when I sit in the car. When I converted it into my "bucket holster" it sits way down inside my pants and is comfortable enough for my hour plus commute. For me lower is better for comfort. If you have an OWB holster and want to try out the bucket mod check out this thread - http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ad.php?t=24554

May 13th, 2007, 11:37 PM	#45
briar Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 36	i carry either in the 2 o'clock and with my 1911 full size in the 4 o'clock

May 14th, 2007, 10:22 AM	#47
Wrascal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 148	I'm the odd man out again, 1100-1200, fastened (sp?) in a holster, and bandit style - as opposed to attached to the britches/belt. For me, it's the most comfortable, and hides the best. FLAMES: I know it won't allow a quick draw - but it is always on me, and I can shift it for comfort.

May 14th, 2007, 10:58 PM	#48
aus71383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,863	What is "bandit style"? I'm picturing a lasso or something. Maybe some conchos...but with no belt? Or does it attach to your drawers?

May 15th, 2007, 08:58 AM	#49
Wrascal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 148	Just stuffed inside the waist band.