Carried IWB for the first time in a year - Page 2

MNBurl · January 14th, 2008, 01:08 AM

I find pancake style IWBs work better for long periods of time for carry.

TN_Mike · January 14th, 2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by exactlymypoint

Just watched 3:10 to Yuma. I wish we could OWB carry like the old days. It is more comfortable.

Move to Tennessee. Open carry is perfectly legal and not at all too uncommon here. I do it in the summer time all the time and so does Citizen 510. I have never gotten a bad reaction and everyone here is used to it. It is very nice not having to put an extra cover garment on in the heat of summer.

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Originally Posted by Thumper

First I should ask how you lost all the weight but you'll probably say I have to stop eating all the crap I like and then you'll say I need to do something horrible like exercise too!

I'm learning that having the extra padding does help a bunch! My favorite carry is IWB but I confess that in cooler weather when I can keep a cover garment on indoors, I like to switch to OWB. Definitely more comfy!

Sorry but that is exactly what I am going to tell you. I stopped eating junk, started eating much better and every 2 hours (PM me if you want me to explain the diet to you.) and started exercising a lot. I work out with weights on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday and I use a Nordic Track elliptical trainer on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and I take Saturday off...usually. Sometimes I do still do a little cardio workout on Saturday. I have a hard time going a full day now with out doing some kind of workout. But I went from a size 44-46 pants to my current 30. It sure makes life a whole lot better I can tell you that.

AZ Husker · January 14th, 2008, 04:06 AM

Congratulations to you! My doc told me to lose 50 pounds. I weighed more than that in high school, a very long time ago. I don't know where they get their charts, but good for you for your dedication!

allenruger · January 14th, 2008, 09:17 AM

Well, it took me a couple of different holsters to find the one that was really comfortable. IWB is just so much easier to conceal so I wanted to make it work. Recently got a Max Con V and it really has made a HUGE difference. Didn't know that a holster could be this comfortable. (Yes, I know that this sounds like an infomercial.

) It's just a combination of wading through a few holsters and finding that "sweet spot". Mine is about 5:00. Don't give up on it yet. Oh, congrats on the weight loss! I run on my treadmill about 5 times a week. If I didn't I would be supersized in no time. ha!

Cloudpeak · January 14th, 2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by citizen510

It maybe that you just need to find the sweet spot. I switched to clip draw on my .45 and it took a few trips to figure out what position was most comfortable. Wear it around the house for a few evenings until you get comfortable. Stay safe.

If it's not a thread hijack, how do you keep the safety from digging into your side? (Assuming your talking about a 1911) I've got a Clipdraw coming for my SP101 and I think it will work fine for that gun. I've been carrying my Champion in my waistband just to get a feel for comfortable positions (of which there are several) but the dang safety wears on me after awhile. (I'm wearing a "T" shirt between me and the gun.)

Cloudpeak

Creature · January 14th, 2008, 03:08 PM

I carry IWB exclusively. But my holster is a clip holster (Bianchi100 Professional).

I have found that a IWB holster with a clip (vs loops) allows the holster/gun combo to be shifted around slightly as nessessary for comfort while sitting or standing.

The loop holsters, IMO, limit the amount of shifting that is needed to comfortably carry IWB. I have absolutely no comfort issues with my j-frame and Bianchi 100 holster, which is pictured below from the Bianchi website.

joleary223 · January 14th, 2008, 03:42 PM

Mike, I just bought a Crossbreed Supertuck and it is the most comfortable holster I have ever worn. I carry a Kimber Pro Carry and the Crossbreed spreads the footprint of the gun out in a wide area of the body making it easy to forget I'm even carrying. If you know anyone with one you should try it on, if not Mark at Crossbreed is very easy to work with.

TN_Mike · January 14th, 2008, 10:56 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I may yet give IWB another try.

Thumper · January 14th, 2008, 11:49 PM

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Sorry but that is exactly what I am going to tell you. I stopped eating junk, started eating much better and every 2 hours (PM me if you want me to explain the diet to you.) and started exercising a lot. I work out with weights on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday and I use a Nordic Track elliptical trainer on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and I take Saturday off...usually. Sometimes I do still do a little cardio workout on Saturday. I have a hard time going a full day now with out doing some kind of workout. But I went from a size 44-46 pants to my current 30. It sure makes life a whole lot better I can tell you that.

Dang it! I knew you were gonna say that!

But it is encouraging to see that it paid off for you. S'pect I'd better get my butt in gear too!

January 14th, 2008, 01:08 AM	#11
MNBurl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,338	I find pancake style IWBs work better for long periods of time for carry. __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

January 14th, 2008, 09:17 AM	#14
allenruger Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 693	Well, it took me a couple of different holsters to find the one that was really comfortable. IWB is just so much easier to conceal so I wanted to make it work. Recently got a Max Con V and it really has made a HUGE difference. Didn't know that a holster could be this comfortable. (Yes, I know that this sounds like an infomercial.) It's just a combination of wading through a few holsters and finding that "sweet spot". Mine is about 5:00. Don't give up on it yet. Oh, congrats on the weight loss! I run on my treadmill about 5 times a week. If I didn't I would be supersized in no time. ha! __________________ Allen -"I may get killed with my own gun, but he's gonna have to beat me to death with it, 'cause it's going to be empty." -Clint Smith

January 14th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#17
joleary223 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 988	Mike, I just bought a Crossbreed Supertuck and it is the most comfortable holster I have ever worn. I carry a Kimber Pro Carry and the Crossbreed spreads the footprint of the gun out in a wide area of the body making it easy to forget I'm even carrying. If you know anyone with one you should try it on, if not Mark at Crossbreed is very easy to work with. __________________ CRIME..... LAW DEFINES, POLICE ENFORCE, CITIZENS PREVENT! FOUR BOXES KEEP US FREE: [1] SOAP [2] BALLOT [3] JURY [4] AMMO!

January 14th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#18
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West TN Posts: 7,720	Thanks for the suggestions guys. I may yet give IWB another try. __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Barry Goldwater 1968

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January 14th, 2008, 04:06 AM	#13
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	Congratulations to you! My doc told me to lose 50 pounds. I weighed more than that in high school, a very long time ago. I don't know where they get their charts, but good for you for your dedication!