IWB pants size - Page 2

kentuckycarry · August 5th, 2007, 08:51 PM

I try to buy the pants with the elastic in part of the waistband. I buy my regular size pants. I use an IWB holster with a xd40sc. THe xd is pretty thick and I have no problem.

SleepingZ · August 5th, 2007, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the reply---I forgot my rocket science cap, so I can not figure it out! If you read my thread it states that I am going to purchase a IWB holster, so I don't have one to try out. You are all excellent teachers, and I am just trying to learn, so keep teaching me!! Part of what I have learned is to be prepared, and that is what I was trying to do. It look like from the great advice that I received---probably need to purchase a few pair of new jeans in the next larger size so as to be ready when gun and holster show up. Thanks for all the great advice.

SleepingZ

aus71383 · August 5th, 2007, 11:07 PM

If you can fit your gun and your hand inside your waistband and still be comfortable that waist size will work for IWB.

Austin

me · August 6th, 2007, 12:11 AM

I do have to upsize as well. My sister was standing behind me the other day and looked at my pants. She commented to my mom that they were too big and bunching in the back. Mom responded, that's cause his gun is on the outside and those pants were bought for it on the inside. I went from a 38 to a 40, YMMV.

Thumper · August 6th, 2007, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SleepingZ

Thanks for the reply---I forgot my rocket science cap, so I can not figure it out! If you read my thread it states that I am going to purchase a IWB holster, so I don't have one to try out. You are all excellent teachers, and I am just trying to learn, so keep teaching me!! Part of what I have learned is to be prepared, and that is what I was trying to do. It look like from the great advice that I received---probably need to purchase a few pair of new jeans in the next larger size so as to be ready when gun and holster show up. Thanks for all the great advice.

SleepingZ

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elance · August 7th, 2007, 06:10 PM

i wear the expanding waist band style pants also cargo shorts with elastic waist band . this lets me go IWB with comfort. one thing everyone says is the right belt makes a diff . they are absolutely correct , but they neglect to tell you a longer belt also is needed . when i wear jeans i go OWB only, i might could go same size jeans IWB if it were SOB .

hope that helps
also keep your thick skin on around here . LOL
elance

ShadeAngel · August 7th, 2007, 06:42 PM

Personally I found that there was enough "give" in my jeans that I didn't have to up the size of my pants. But throw in a IWB mag holder or carry IWB with a tac light attached, and you run out of room real quick.

ozshadow · August 7th, 2007, 08:39 PM

Ah, I just aim to lose a few pounds by the time my CPL gets here. Far cheaper than new pants.

sass20485 · August 7th, 2007, 08:47 PM

Before buying new pants, see how it works with what you have in the closet. I find I'm okay with my standard size, but I don't wear them skin tight to begin with. Some of my snugger pants just won't do, so I pocket carry when using those. Depends on the cut & style. You can also take your rig discreetly into the fitting room and see how it works ( concealed of course )

August 5th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#12
SleepingZ Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ne Posts: 1,582	Thumper Thanks for the reply---I forgot my rocket science cap, so I can not figure it out! If you read my thread it states that I am going to purchase a IWB holster, so I don't have one to try out. You are all excellent teachers, and I am just trying to learn, so keep teaching me!! Part of what I have learned is to be prepared, and that is what I was trying to do. It look like from the great advice that I received---probably need to purchase a few pair of new jeans in the next larger size so as to be ready when gun and holster show up. Thanks for all the great advice. SleepingZ

August 6th, 2007, 12:11 AM	#14
me Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Shanandoah Valley VA Posts: 1,004	I do have to upsize as well. My sister was standing behind me the other day and looked at my pants. She commented to my mom that they were too big and bunching in the back. Mom responded, that's cause his gun is on the outside and those pants were bought for it on the inside. I went from a 38 to a 40, YMMV. __________________ Mark "The world is filled with violence. Because criminals carry guns, we decent law-abiding citizens should also have guns. Otherwise they will win and the decent people will lose." -James Earl Jones

August 7th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#17
ShadeAngel Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 329	Personally I found that there was enough "give" in my jeans that I didn't have to up the size of my pants. But throw in a IWB mag holder or carry IWB with a tac light attached, and you run out of room real quick. __________________ "You can't shake the devils hand and say you were only kidding"

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August 5th, 2007, 08:51 PM	#11
kentuckycarry VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kentucky Posts: 2,193	I try to buy the pants with the elastic in part of the waistband. I buy my regular size pants. I use an IWB holster with a xd40sc. THe xd is pretty thick and I have no problem.

August 5th, 2007, 11:07 PM	#13
aus71383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,863	If you can fit your gun and your hand inside your waistband and still be comfortable that waist size will work for IWB. Austin

August 7th, 2007, 06:10 PM	#16
elance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 202	i wear the expanding waist band style pants also cargo shorts with elastic waist band . this lets me go IWB with comfort. one thing everyone says is the right belt makes a diff . they are absolutely correct , but they neglect to tell you a longer belt also is needed . when i wear jeans i go OWB only, i might could go same size jeans IWB if it were SOB . hope that helps also keep your thick skin on around here . LOL elance

August 7th, 2007, 08:39 PM	#18
ozshadow Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 114	Ah, I just aim to lose a few pounds by the time my CPL gets here. Far cheaper than new pants.

August 7th, 2007, 08:47 PM	#19
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	Before buying new pants, see how it works with what you have in the closet. I find I'm okay with my standard size, but I don't wear them skin tight to begin with. Some of my snugger pants just won't do, so I pocket carry when using those. Depends on the cut & style. You can also take your rig discreetly into the fitting room and see how it works ( concealed of course )