Who wears OWB with just a T-Shirt over?

QuickDrawMcGraw · March 7th, 2008, 06:08 PM

I'm trying to buy a Kramer Horsehide Scabbard to carry my P229 or HK P30. My everyday attire is pretty much T-shirt and jeans or short since I live in FL. The winter here is usually mild and it seems like it's getting hotter lately.

Anyway, does anyone here have the Kramer Scabbard or any other OWB and only wear a loose t-shirt over it? If so, what gun do you carry? I love the concealability of IWB but I heard that OWB is mighty comfy.

Bluegrass Holsters · March 7th, 2008, 06:27 PM

I typically carry OWB all the time in the summer and usually have a dark wicking t-shirt or the dreaded Hawaiian shirt for cover. No real problems with concealment. Typical carry guns are 45's (double and single stack, full size 40's and subcompact varieties.). Some shirts I can get away with carrying a howitzer, some I have to downsize a bit!

YMMV

kpw · March 7th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Tshirts and polos with a G19 in a UBG Bonneville. No problem

AZ Husker · March 7th, 2008, 07:06 PM

I always carry IWB, but on occasion carry in a Kramer Horsehide Belt Scabbard (best OWB I've ever had so far) at my secret shooting spot. Before my belly got bigger than my chest, it was no problem. I can't find them anymore, but used to buy heavyweight, loose t-shirts with fairly short hems that concealed well, but didn't hang halfway down to my knees. They were for athletic guys. Sure like to find some of them again!

jahwarrior72 · March 7th, 2008, 07:08 PM

i carry a S&W 9VE normally, in a bianchi minimalist, in little more than a t-shirt during the summer. i usually have no problems; the heavier the material, the better. this year i'm going to try to carry a Llama IX (a spanish 1911) in a desantis mini slide.

Para82 · March 7th, 2008, 09:45 PM

I very seldom carry IWB.I usually carry OWB with a Simply Rugged Pancake holster for a S&W 637 J frame or SP101 357mag. Also carry Springfield Compact 45acp or Browning HP in Galco Yaqui slide.Seems to work fine.
Ron

T-Rex · March 7th, 2008, 10:01 PM

OWB G20 or G29, with a Nike shirt or so....gotta find a good IWB...I have a slim frame and dont want to start showing...like a pregnant woman...lol

GingerKid · March 8th, 2008, 12:05 AM

Patiently waiting for my two Bonneville's from Nate at UBG... oh they look so nice. Very high ride pancake design. The 4" 1911 with slim grips should vanish!

skippythenurse · March 8th, 2008, 03:10 AM

I wear a t-shirt with a RIA Compact in DeSantis Speed Scabbard. Not all shirts though, preferably XXL that passes half-way down my back pocket.

pogo2 · March 8th, 2008, 09:04 AM

I have several Kramer belt scabbards in horsehide, which I think are one of the best OWB holsters I have seen. They carry the gun canted and high on the belt, pulling it tight into the body for good concealment. You can use a dark colored T shirt, worn outside the belt, as a cover garment. It is important to pick a T shirt made of heavier material in a larger size and with enough length to give good coverage. And then be careful in bending forward or lifting your hands over your head.

March 7th, 2008, 06:08 PM	#1
QuickDrawMcGraw Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 214	Who wears OWB with just a T-Shirt over? I'm trying to buy a Kramer Horsehide Scabbard to carry my P229 or HK P30. My everyday attire is pretty much T-shirt and jeans or short since I live in FL. The winter here is usually mild and it seems like it's getting hotter lately. Anyway, does anyone here have the Kramer Scabbard or any other OWB and only wear a loose t-shirt over it? If so, what gun do you carry? I love the concealability of IWB but I heard that OWB is mighty comfy.

March 7th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#2
Bluegrass Holsters Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 115	I typically carry OWB all the time in the summer and usually have a dark wicking t-shirt or the dreaded Hawaiian shirt for cover. No real problems with concealment. Typical carry guns are 45's (double and single stack, full size 40's and subcompact varieties.). Some shirts I can get away with carrying a howitzer, some I have to downsize a bit! YMMV __________________ Brock Morgan Bluegrass Holsters Bluegrass Hybrid Holsters

March 7th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#4
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,567	I always carry IWB, but on occasion carry in a Kramer Horsehide Belt Scabbard (best OWB I've ever had so far) at my secret shooting spot. Before my belly got bigger than my chest, it was no problem. I can't find them anymore, but used to buy heavyweight, loose t-shirts with fairly short hems that concealed well, but didn't hang halfway down to my knees. They were for athletic guys. Sure like to find some of them again! __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

March 7th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#5
jahwarrior72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the raggedy edge Posts: 1,045	i carry a S&W 9VE normally, in a bianchi minimalist, in little more than a t-shirt during the summer. i usually have no problems; the heavier the material, the better. this year i'm going to try to carry a Llama IX (a spanish 1911) in a desantis mini slide. __________________ *1 in 150 children are diagnosed with autism. two of them are mine.* http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=19644781

March 8th, 2008, 09:04 AM	#10
pogo2 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Posts: 2,266	Kramer belt scabbard works well I have several Kramer belt scabbards in horsehide, which I think are one of the best OWB holsters I have seen. They carry the gun canted and high on the belt, pulling it tight into the body for good concealment. You can use a dark colored T shirt, worn outside the belt, as a cover garment. It is important to pick a T shirt made of heavier material in a larger size and with enough length to give good coverage. And then be careful in bending forward or lifting your hands over your head. __________________ Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the Peoples' Liberty's Teeth." - George Washington

March 7th, 2008, 06:46 PM	#3
kpw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,107	Tshirts and polos with a G19 in a UBG Bonneville. No problem

March 7th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#6
Para82 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WV Posts: 64	I very seldom carry IWB.I usually carry OWB with a Simply Rugged Pancake holster for a S&W 637 J frame or SP101 357mag. Also carry Springfield Compact 45acp or Browning HP in Galco Yaqui slide.Seems to work fine. Ron

March 7th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#7
T-Rex Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wa State Posts: 83	OWB G20 or G29, with a Nike shirt or so....gotta find a good IWB...I have a slim frame and dont want to start showing...like a pregnant woman...lol

March 8th, 2008, 12:05 AM	#8
GingerKid Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 204	Patiently waiting for my two Bonneville's from Nate at UBG... oh they look so nice. Very high ride pancake design. The 4" 1911 with slim grips should vanish!

March 8th, 2008, 03:10 AM	#9
skippythenurse Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, TEXAS!! Posts: 352	I wear a t-shirt with a RIA Compact in DeSantis Speed Scabbard. Not all shirts though, preferably XXL that passes half-way down my back pocket.

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