IWB or OWB?

Cody · August 21st, 2008, 02:22 PM

This has probably been hashed out before? I do have a OWB for my SP101 from K&D Holster, it is a Eagle Defender. The Eagle Defender has worked out great! It sits high and tight a long my waist and the comfort level is out of this world. Am looking for another CC and have been focusing my sights on a P2000. Also been thinking about a IWB but not absolutely sold on this method of carry. I would think it would be gawd awful in the comfort level and what about sitting down in your car or anywhere for that matter. Does it not dig into your hip or thigh? Also, when sitting down what about accessability?

Dave

bshoe · August 21st, 2008, 02:37 PM

Carrying a gun is not the most comfortable thing in the world to do. But if you want to carry IWB than you must get a good quality holster. this is going to detirmin how well the gun feels for you. I personaly use a Galco Sky-ops. I find this holster to be very comfortable. even wheni am sitting down I somtimes forget that I have a G27 on my hip.

Although when sitting it can sometimes take just a little longer to get to your gun. If you practice you can be very quick at it.

Overall just get a good holster and you will find that IWB is not as bad as you think.

Duisburg · August 21st, 2008, 02:43 PM

I feel comfy with my gun inside my waiste band because:

1. No one can grab it
2. It won't make people "Jittery"
3. It won't easily fall out in a tussel that doesn't require the use of it
4. I like having my own little secret, "big stick" that allows me to speak softly

762 · August 21st, 2008, 02:43 PM

bshoe is right. carrying is not the most comfortable thing, esp. IWB. i carry both ways, depending what i am wearing and doing. my OWB holster is a blackhawk quick detach so i can put it on/take off as needed. I use this to OC also.

when i carry IWB, i use either a bellyband or my crossbreed supertuck. the bellyband i feel is the most comfortable, but it does get the gun sweaty and my draw is slower. My supertuck is not as comfortable, but the draw is a bit faster.

echo5tango · August 21st, 2008, 03:03 PM

I think it was Clint Smith who said, "Carrying a gun is supposed to be comforting, not comfortable."

You can carry IWB comfortably; it just takes some adjustment to find the sweet spot.

BikerRN · August 21st, 2008, 03:05 PM

I have legally carried a gun for the past 20+ years.

My favorite method of carry is IWB. The "trick" is using a good quality Holster and Belt along with pants that are sized to accomodate the Gat in your pants.

All my suits are cut for IWB Carry and I don't even own any pants that aren't sized to fit the Gat in my pants. I find IWB as comfortable as OWB, but I've been doing it for so long that I really don't know any other way.

Biker

Bowie · August 21st, 2008, 07:59 PM

I like having both IWB and OWB for each of my guns. It just depends on the situation on which one I use. They are both very comfortable and believe it or not the IWB is more comfortable to me when driving. I use K&D eagle defenders as well for OWB and Milt Sparks VMII for IWB. Make sure you use a good belt too and start collecting leather. It is addicting!

Knuckledrager · August 21st, 2008, 08:15 PM

I run both. The choice is based on dress for the day. The IWB is a little more "down low" and is at its best in summer clothing. During the heavy clothing season the OWB is the most used. Both are worn in the same place on the belt to keep the training the same. I always wear the mags OWB. This is used with either a G26 or G19.

AZ Husker · August 21st, 2008, 08:25 PM

All my pistols are 1911s which carry beautifully inside the waistband. As previously mentioned, a quality belt and holster are paramount. I prefer the Milt Sparks VM-2.

fatboy97 · August 21st, 2008, 09:17 PM

I've tried both and prefer the OWB holsters... even though I still have a couple IWB for those times when my OWB holster does not work.

August 21st, 2008, 02:22 PM	#1
Cody Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 142	IWB or OWB? This has probably been hashed out before? I do have a OWB for my SP101 from K&D Holster, it is a Eagle Defender. The Eagle Defender has worked out great! It sits high and tight a long my waist and the comfort level is out of this world. Am looking for another CC and have been focusing my sights on a P2000. Also been thinking about a IWB but not absolutely sold on this method of carry. I would think it would be gawd awful in the comfort level and what about sitting down in your car or anywhere for that matter. Does it not dig into your hip or thigh? Also, when sitting down what about accessability? Dave

August 21st, 2008, 02:37 PM	#2
bshoe Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 58	Carrying a gun is not the most comfortable thing in the world to do. But if you want to carry IWB than you must get a good quality holster. this is going to detirmin how well the gun feels for you. I personaly use a Galco Sky-ops. I find this holster to be very comfortable. even wheni am sitting down I somtimes forget that I have a G27 on my hip. Although when sitting it can sometimes take just a little longer to get to your gun. If you practice you can be very quick at it. Overall just get a good holster and you will find that IWB is not as bad as you think. __________________ In Hoc Signo Vinces

August 21st, 2008, 02:43 PM	#3
Duisburg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duisburg, Germany Posts: 749	I feel comfy with my gun inside my waiste band because: 1. No one can grab it 2. It won't make people "Jittery" 3. It won't easily fall out in a tussel that doesn't require the use of it 4. I like having my own little secret, "big stick" that allows me to speak softly __________________ I am sworn to protect the Constitution of the U.S.A. from all threats both foreign and domestic.

August 21st, 2008, 02:43 PM	#4
762 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 722	bshoe is right. carrying is not the most comfortable thing, esp. IWB. i carry both ways, depending what i am wearing and doing. my OWB holster is a blackhawk quick detach so i can put it on/take off as needed. I use this to OC also. when i carry IWB, i use either a bellyband or my crossbreed supertuck. the bellyband i feel is the most comfortable, but it does get the gun sweaty and my draw is slower. My supertuck is not as comfortable, but the draw is a bit faster. __________________ Let's Roll - Todd Beamer MOΛΩN ΛABÉ

August 21st, 2008, 03:05 PM	#6
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,775	I have legally carried a gun for the past 20+ years. My favorite method of carry is IWB. The "trick" is using a good quality Holster and Belt along with pants that are sized to accomodate the Gat in your pants. All my suits are cut for IWB Carry and I don't even own any pants that aren't sized to fit the Gat in my pants. I find IWB as comfortable as OWB, but I've been doing it for so long that I really don't know any other way. Biker __________________ If I knew I was going to get in to a gunfight I most ceratinly wouln't bring a handgun or two, and I don't know any smart person that does.

August 21st, 2008, 03:03 PM	#5
echo5tango Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 275	I think it was Clint Smith who said, "Carrying a gun is supposed to be comforting, not comfortable." You can carry IWB comfortably; it just takes some adjustment to find the sweet spot.

August 21st, 2008, 07:59 PM	#7
Bowie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 452	I like having both IWB and OWB for each of my guns. It just depends on the situation on which one I use. They are both very comfortable and believe it or not the IWB is more comfortable to me when driving. I use K&D eagle defenders as well for OWB and Milt Sparks VMII for IWB. Make sure you use a good belt too and start collecting leather. It is addicting! __________________ H&K USPc, S&W 642, Wilson Combat 1911 CQB

August 21st, 2008, 08:15 PM	#8
Knuckledrager Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 692	I run both. The choice is based on dress for the day. The IWB is a little more "down low" and is at its best in summer clothing. During the heavy clothing season the OWB is the most used. Both are worn in the same place on the belt to keep the training the same. I always wear the mags OWB. This is used with either a G26 or G19. __________________ "The liberty of the individual is no gift of civilization. It was greatest before there was any civilization." Sigmund Freud

August 21st, 2008, 08:25 PM	#9
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	All my pistols are 1911s which carry beautifully inside the waistband. As previously mentioned, a quality belt and holster are paramount. I prefer the Milt Sparks VM-2. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

August 21st, 2008, 09:17 PM	#10
fatboy97 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Land of 10k Lakes Posts: 1,067	I've tried both and prefer the OWB holsters... even though I still have a couple IWB for those times when my OWB holster does not work. __________________ Be Observant and Be Safe. Current: Springfield XD9sc, XDm9, and Glock G26, G19, G23C, and SIG P226-40 TT, and Ruger GP-100, 22/45 MKII Former: Taurus 92SS, SIG P220 TT, S&W 360, SIG P239-40

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