Going to an IWB holster - Page 2

Blackeagle · June 14th, 2007, 01:30 AM

Forget the leather. Go with the Comp-Tac C-T.A.C. Great company, great holsters.

OldMick · June 14th, 2007, 10:13 AM

My issue with less expensive IWB leather holsters (and some OWB ones) is how well the holster mouth stays open when the gun is drawn. If it collapses, there is a tendency to use the muzzle to squeeze open the holster. In many cases this causes the muzzle to point toward the body as you move it back and forth to force it in - not a good practice.

The alternative is to use two hands; one to hold the holster open and the strong hand to reholster - again, the issue is sweeping your weak hand.

Kydex holsters or more expensive leather holsters stay open and eliminate that issue.

Just my .02.

dairycreek · June 14th, 2007, 11:00 AM

I've found that trouser size really varies from brand to brand. Usually, one extra size will do quite nicely for my IWB CCW rig. However, what I do now is to wear my rig to the store and take in the trousers into the dressing room and just see what size I need to accomodate my CCW. Works for me

Glock 'em down · June 14th, 2007, 11:06 AM

I would say 2 inches too. And as far as WHICH IWB? I'm STILL trying to decide between a Milt Sparks VM2 or a Comp-Tac Infidel!

Eddie A. · June 14th, 2007, 11:14 AM

2" sounds about the norm. I wear a 38 normally and had to buy 40's for IWB.

Curtis27 · June 14th, 2007, 11:14 AM

Currently, I use a tuckable IWB holster, and I have not changed my pant size yet. It is true that at the end of the day, my jeans are a little stretched, but after a washing, they are back to normal!

My suggestion is find the holster that you feel comfortable, and then test it out with your current wardrobe. If they are too tight, take your holster into the store and try on a few pairs!

LoveLeather · June 14th, 2007, 11:28 AM

I wear jeans 99.99 percent of the time and I buy them to fit without the gun....my j-frame always slips in with no problem....and jeans will stretch a bit anyway...unless you wear them tight, your regular size should work fine...it also helps to find the thinnest IWB for your gun that is still molded for decent retention...I use a Del Fatti horsehide with an offset clip sans reinforced collar since I'm not worried about a one hand tactical re-holster...

jwhite75 · June 14th, 2007, 11:42 AM

I am a big proponent of Don Hume for inexpensive good quality leather. I personally wear a PCCH for my GLOCK 23.
www.donhume.com

jimbolyard · June 14th, 2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by never_retreat

I'm going to put a spin on this post, I been browsing the web now for a few hours and I need help. Where can i get a good quality lower cost (100 bucks or so) holster. And not wait 3 months to get it. I was looking at the high noon Closing Argument seems to be nice and have a feature or two I was looking for. A piece of leather between me and the gun and the ability to tuck in more than an inch of shirt.http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Prod..._argument.html
Oh by the way its for a Hk usp compact 9mm

You might look at Crossbreed holsters. I have one and love it. It has a large leather shield and a kydex other half. It is tuckable, and very thin because of the kydex.

Jim

rocky · June 14th, 2007, 09:45 PM

I have found 2" with a double stack gun(Glock, ect), 1" for a single stack(1911).

June 14th, 2007, 11:00 AM	#13
dairycreek Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Plains, Oregon Posts: 467	I've found that trouser size really varies from brand to brand. Usually, one extra size will do quite nicely for my IWB CCW rig. However, what I do now is to wear my rig to the store and take in the trousers into the dressing room and just see what size I need to accomodate my CCW. Works for me __________________ GOOD SHOOTING ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR VISION AND HEARING De gustibus non est disputandem

June 14th, 2007, 11:14 AM	#15
Eddie A. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 155	2" sounds about the norm. I wear a 38 normally and had to buy 40's for IWB. __________________ "I'd rather have my gun and not need it, than need it and not have it"

June 14th, 2007, 11:42 AM	#18
jwhite75 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,306	I am a big proponent of Don Hume for inexpensive good quality leather. I personally wear a PCCH for my GLOCK 23. www.donhume.com __________________ Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS. "May God have mercy on my enemies...because I won't." -Gen. George S. Patton.

June 14th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#20
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,079	I have found 2" with a double stack gun(Glock, ect), 1" for a single stack(1911). __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

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June 14th, 2007, 01:30 AM	#11
Blackeagle Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,997	Forget the leather. Go with the Comp-Tac C-T.A.C. Great company, great holsters.

June 14th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#12
OldMick Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 131	My issue with less expensive IWB leather holsters (and some OWB ones) is how well the holster mouth stays open when the gun is drawn. If it collapses, there is a tendency to use the muzzle to squeeze open the holster. In many cases this causes the muzzle to point toward the body as you move it back and forth to force it in - not a good practice. The alternative is to use two hands; one to hold the holster open and the strong hand to reholster - again, the issue is sweeping your weak hand. Kydex holsters or more expensive leather holsters stay open and eliminate that issue. Just my .02.

June 14th, 2007, 11:06 AM	#14
Glock 'em down Ex Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Central Oklahoma Posts: 687	I would say 2 inches too. And as far as WHICH IWB? I'm STILL trying to decide between a Milt Sparks VM2 or a Comp-Tac Infidel!

June 14th, 2007, 11:14 AM	#16
Curtis27 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 302	Currently, I use a tuckable IWB holster, and I have not changed my pant size yet. It is true that at the end of the day, my jeans are a little stretched, but after a washing, they are back to normal! My suggestion is find the holster that you feel comfortable, and then test it out with your current wardrobe. If they are too tight, take your holster into the store and try on a few pairs!

June 14th, 2007, 11:28 AM	#17
LoveLeather Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 464	I wear jeans 99.99 percent of the time and I buy them to fit without the gun....my j-frame always slips in with no problem....and jeans will stretch a bit anyway...unless you wear them tight, your regular size should work fine...it also helps to find the thinnest IWB for your gun that is still molded for decent retention...I use a Del Fatti horsehide with an offset clip sans reinforced collar since I'm not worried about a one hand tactical re-holster...