IWB while driving

fairway1 · June 23rd, 2007, 12:37 AM

I need some help finding a holster suitable for IWB while driving. I drive a tow truck about 12-14 hours per day and I am carrying a G23. Right now I am using a BIanchi but it is very uncomfortable while driving, but is ok walking or moving about. I am looking for ideas, maybe C-tac or, Milt sparks? Or should I just go OWB and adapt my wardrobe?

JD · June 23rd, 2007, 12:40 AM

What I find best is a small of the back holster, carried strong side, the cant while sitting will put the grip near vertical and ALOT easier to get to and more comfortable than the IWB after long stints in a vehicle.

* Edited to add: Well I should say second best, I actually prefer a shoulder holster for extended carry in a vehicle.

Echo_Four · June 23rd, 2007, 12:45 AM

I carry a G23 in a Canute from UBGHolsters without a problem. I don't drive as much as you do, but I do spend up to 4 hours a day behind the wheel.

Pete · June 23rd, 2007, 12:49 AM

I'm going to get flamed for this but today I went out with a holster and decided it wasn't working for me (printing too much).
So I put my gun through my belt to the left of the buckle - about 11 o'clock. Just stuck it between the belt and my pants.

Felt good, real good, stayed put and was right there while I was driving.

I'm not going to make a habit of it but it worked...

bobernet · June 23rd, 2007, 12:51 AM

Crossdraw at 11 o'clock is about the most comfortable for most right handers. But that would necessitate changing holsters when you get out. If you're interested in something like that, check out the Carjacker from Andrews Leather.

The other good option in my opinion is any IWB you are comfortable wearing, but with a relatively more extreme forward cant. This puts the grip at a more natural angle while seated, and tends to be more comfortable.

I don't spend nearly the time in the car you do, but I wear a MacDaniel II (also from Andrews Leather) with about 30%-40% forward cant when I'm going to be in the car more of the day than normal. With a Colt Commander, I find it plenty comfortable.

Good luck with your search,
Bob

Juggernaut · June 23rd, 2007, 12:54 AM

That would depend on whether you want comfort or accessibility. I know there are plenty of alternatives out there that put the gun off your body, like holsters that go on the seatbelt or OWB directly in front of your stomach. I have never had a real problem with IWB in a car for extended periods of time, but I don't drive a tow truck. What model bianchi are you using? I always use IWB models with body tabs and they really make a difference in comfort when you're jammed in your seat. I don't spend all day in my car, but I have gone for extremely long stints with both FIST and Sparks holsters with body tabs and forgotten I'm wearing them. A belly band is also a new option I have just started trying and it is pretty comfortable, but you've got to dress around that. Any mode of on-body carry is going to require an adaptation in your wardrobe, some less than others.

fairway1 · June 23rd, 2007, 01:01 AM

The thing is that I am constantly getting in and out of the truck to load or unload a car so it would be really difficult to change my method of carry every time I enter or exit the truck. I think I need something with some forward cant, that would not jam the gun into my back everytime I sit, as right now I have the Bianchi 100 professional. Also, would loops be more comfortable than a clip?

retsupt99 · June 23rd, 2007, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fairway1

I need some help finding a holster suitable for IWB while driving. I drive a tow truck about 12-14 hours per day and I am carrying a G23. Right now I am using a BIanchi but it is very uncomfortable while driving, but is ok walking or moving about. I am looking for ideas, maybe C-tac or, Milt sparks? Or should I just go OWB and adapt my wardrobe?

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dr_cmg · June 23rd, 2007, 01:07 AM

You might want to look at the Maverick Defender from K&D Holsters. It is quite versatile. It offers a lot of cant adjustment and actually could be worn as a crossdraw holster if desired.

maclean3 · June 23rd, 2007, 01:24 AM

Have you considered a shoulder holster? Used with tie downs they're plenty stable and for long drives they're about as comfortable as you can get.
Jack

June 23rd, 2007, 12:37 AM	#1
fairway1 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 134	IWB while driving I need some help finding a holster suitable for IWB while driving. I drive a tow truck about 12-14 hours per day and I am carrying a G23. Right now I am using a BIanchi but it is very uncomfortable while driving, but is ok walking or moving about. I am looking for ideas, maybe C-tac or, Milt sparks? Or should I just go OWB and adapt my wardrobe?

June 23rd, 2007, 12:40 AM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,491	What I find best is a small of the back holster, carried strong side, the cant while sitting will put the grip near vertical and ALOT easier to get to and more comfortable than the IWB after long stints in a vehicle. * Edited to add: Well I should say second best, I actually prefer a shoulder holster for extended carry in a vehicle. __________________ Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

June 23rd, 2007, 12:45 AM	#3
Echo_Four Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,029	I carry a G23 in a Canute from UBGHolsters without a problem. I don't drive as much as you do, but I do spend up to 4 hours a day behind the wheel. __________________ "The only people I like besides my wife and children are Marines." - Lt. Col. Oliver North Firearm Facts Christian Warrior Ministries

June 23rd, 2007, 12:54 AM	#6
Juggernaut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 570	That would depend on whether you want comfort or accessibility. I know there are plenty of alternatives out there that put the gun off your body, like holsters that go on the seatbelt or OWB directly in front of your stomach. I have never had a real problem with IWB in a car for extended periods of time, but I don't drive a tow truck. What model bianchi are you using? I always use IWB models with body tabs and they really make a difference in comfort when you're jammed in your seat. I don't spend all day in my car, but I have gone for extremely long stints with both FIST and Sparks holsters with body tabs and forgotten I'm wearing them. A belly band is also a new option I have just started trying and it is pretty comfortable, but you've got to dress around that. Any mode of on-body carry is going to require an adaptation in your wardrobe, some less than others. __________________ Vis consili expers mole ruit sua. -Horace

June 23rd, 2007, 01:07 AM	#9
dr_cmg Lead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,535	You might want to look at the Maverick Defender from K&D Holsters. It is quite versatile. It offers a lot of cant adjustment and actually could be worn as a crossdraw holster if desired. __________________ George Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein

June 23rd, 2007, 12:49 AM	#4
Pete Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,572	I'm going to get flamed for this but today I went out with a holster and decided it wasn't working for me (printing too much). So I put my gun through my belt to the left of the buckle - about 11 o'clock. Just stuck it between the belt and my pants. Felt good, real good, stayed put and was right there while I was driving. I'm not going to make a habit of it but it worked...

June 23rd, 2007, 12:51 AM	#5
bobernet Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 134	Crossdraw at 11 o'clock is about the most comfortable for most right handers. But that would necessitate changing holsters when you get out. If you're interested in something like that, check out the Carjacker from Andrews Leather. The other good option in my opinion is any IWB you are comfortable wearing, but with a relatively more extreme forward cant. This puts the grip at a more natural angle while seated, and tends to be more comfortable. I don't spend nearly the time in the car you do, but I wear a MacDaniel II (also from Andrews Leather) with about 30%-40% forward cant when I'm going to be in the car more of the day than normal. With a Colt Commander, I find it plenty comfortable. Good luck with your search, Bob

June 23rd, 2007, 01:01 AM	#7
fairway1 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 134	The thing is that I am constantly getting in and out of the truck to load or unload a car so it would be really difficult to change my method of carry every time I enter or exit the truck. I think I need something with some forward cant, that would not jam the gun into my back everytime I sit, as right now I have the Bianchi 100 professional. Also, would loops be more comfortable than a clip?

June 23rd, 2007, 01:24 AM	#10
maclean3 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,062	Have you considered a shoulder holster? Used with tie downs they're plenty stable and for long drives they're about as comfortable as you can get. Jack __________________ "The sheep are everywhere. We are raising up a nation of cannon fodder types and we are screwed." HotGuns

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