Going to an IWB holster - Page 3

Thumper · June 15th, 2007, 01:02 AM

2" is perfect for me too!

1911 / Glock-23

Ben B. · June 15th, 2007, 01:13 AM

I don't buy bigger pants, I wear 36" in jeans and usually a 38" in dress pants. I carry a 1911 or a Steyr M40 in IWB, either a SideArmor or a CrossBreed. When things get too tight, you know it's time to eat less and exercise more.

jpdeuce · June 15th, 2007, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sportkcjc

None, before you change your wardrobe, try your rig in your every day jeans. Maybe I'm the exception but I haven't bought larger sizes.

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Spionen · June 15th, 2007, 03:08 AM

Comp-Tac CTAC or Infidel. I have both and they work very well. I like the C clips on the CTAC the best. Comp-Tac usually ships quickly getting product to me within 10 days of my order. Comp-Tac makes great range holsters as well.

Bline · June 15th, 2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbolyard

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

+1 on the Crossbreed. I am on my second one. First was for my Kimber. New one is for my snubby. Can't say enough good things about them. Last one came in a little under 4 weeks. Choose wisely.

tex45acp · June 15th, 2007, 04:31 PM

never retreat,

I found that the relaxed fit levis or wranglers, a size larger will accomidate most of my holsters very comfortably. Since you do not want to wait, make a phone call to Collectors Firearms in Houston, TX. Ask them to go over to their enormous holster selection and look for a Tucker Heritage for your gun. I have three of them and they are superbly made and very comfortable to wear. Here is one of mine carrying a CZ75BD. I bought mine for $75.00 off the shelf there. I am sure they would ship it to you. It's everything you want, tuckable, body shield and the two clips are the only way to go for stability.

DirtDawg · June 15th, 2007, 04:41 PM

Depends on the jeans as well. Lee/Levi/CK/RL all different.

Try your rig with an old pair first, then at a store where you usually shop.

The belt should be about 2" larger than measured, not manufacturer's belt size.

luwarren · June 15th, 2007, 05:33 PM

I wear relaxed levi's. With a XD-45c in a Comp-tac C-Tac I can fit it fine in my normal 33in jeans. 34in is just a little bit more comfortable if I happen to have a big meal.

So 1 inch more for belt and jeans. The holster is slim, but the gun is not.

Wayne G. · June 15th, 2007, 05:38 PM

I do IWB exclusively (XD45 Service in Blade Tech til I get my VM2 for my Sig 220 Carry SAS) and I haven't had to adjust my pants size. I don't buy "tight" fitting jeans/pants/shorts anyway, just comfortable. I've found that the cotton stretches to accommodate my pistol and holster just fine. So much so that when I remove the holster and pistol, the jeans or pants are loose. As has already been mentioned, try your rig with your old jeans/shorts/pants before you buy.

sass20485 · June 15th, 2007, 05:48 PM

I've not had the need to go to a bigger waist size with my IWB, Try your rig, before you go buying larger pants. You can also try those slacks with the elastic or adjustable waist tabs.

As for finding a good quality holster, you must expect to waist on a custom one. The length of the wait depends on the vendor. Some have short wait times of a few weeks, while others can be over a year. Try KD Holsters or UGBHolsters, the more popular they get the longer the wait.

June 15th, 2007, 01:02 AM	#21
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	2" is perfect for me too! 1911 / Glock-23 __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

June 15th, 2007, 03:08 AM	#24
Spionen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 252	Comp-Tac CTAC or Infidel. I have both and they work very well. I like the C clips on the CTAC the best. Comp-Tac usually ships quickly getting product to me within 10 days of my order. Comp-Tac makes great range holsters as well. __________________ Semper Paratus (Always Ready) NRA Member Springfield XD .45 Service Springfield XD .45 Compact Springfield XD 9mm Service Springfield XD 9mm Sub Compact Springfield EMP 9mm Glock 19 Ruger LCP Ruger SP101 .357

June 15th, 2007, 04:31 PM	#26
tex45acp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 626	never retreat, I found that the relaxed fit levis or wranglers, a size larger will accomidate most of my holsters very comfortably. Since you do not want to wait, make a phone call to Collectors Firearms in Houston, TX. Ask them to go over to their enormous holster selection and look for a Tucker Heritage for your gun. I have three of them and they are superbly made and very comfortable to wear. Here is one of mine carrying a CZ75BD. I bought mine for $75.00 off the shelf there. I am sure they would ship it to you. It's everything you want, tuckable, body shield and the two clips are the only way to go for stability. __________________ The only thing needed for evil to exist is for good men to stand by and do nothing!!!

June 15th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#27
DirtDawg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sunnyville Posts: 598	Depends on the jeans as well. Lee/Levi/CK/RL all different. Try your rig with an old pair first, then at a store where you usually shop. The belt should be about 2" larger than measured, not manufacturer's belt size. __________________ Why is it that you always find things at the last place you looked? Because when you find something-you stop looking-Mooch

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June 15th, 2007, 01:13 AM	#22
Ben B. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OR Posts: 46	I don't buy bigger pants, I wear 36" in jeans and usually a 38" in dress pants. I carry a 1911 or a Steyr M40 in IWB, either a SideArmor or a CrossBreed. When things get too tight, you know it's time to eat less and exercise more.

June 15th, 2007, 05:33 PM	#28
luwarren Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 40	I wear relaxed levi's. With a XD-45c in a Comp-tac C-Tac I can fit it fine in my normal 33in jeans. 34in is just a little bit more comfortable if I happen to have a big meal. So 1 inch more for belt and jeans. The holster is slim, but the gun is not.

June 15th, 2007, 05:38 PM	#29
Wayne G. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 26	I do IWB exclusively (XD45 Service in Blade Tech til I get my VM2 for my Sig 220 Carry SAS) and I haven't had to adjust my pants size. I don't buy "tight" fitting jeans/pants/shorts anyway, just comfortable. I've found that the cotton stretches to accommodate my pistol and holster just fine. So much so that when I remove the holster and pistol, the jeans or pants are loose. As has already been mentioned, try your rig with your old jeans/shorts/pants before you buy.

June 15th, 2007, 05:48 PM	#30
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	I've not had the need to go to a bigger waist size with my IWB, Try your rig, before you go buying larger pants. You can also try those slacks with the elastic or adjustable waist tabs. As for finding a good quality holster, you must expect to waist on a custom one. The length of the wait depends on the vendor. Some have short wait times of a few weeks, while others can be over a year. Try KD Holsters or UGBHolsters, the more popular they get the longer the wait.