Considering OWB carry - Page 2

QKShooter · June 26th, 2009, 09:54 AM

OK...I'll be the fly in the ointment here. I carry OWB every day.
It's very much more comfortable for me.
It is more important to have a good stiff gun belt when carrying OWB than IWB.
Try an OWB carry location behind the hip and not directly at 3:00.
You might as well opt for trying OWB as long as you're wearing a shirt untucked anyway.
OWB holsters that cant (AKA tilt) the gun forward partially Butt Up work best for me for behind the hip carry.
I carry either a full size 220 or Combat Commander OWB just under an oversize T-Shirt. Your holster needs to be well designed to pull the gun in tight.
You also may have to play "Musical Belt Loops" in order to get your OWB holster positioned exactly where you want it.
If you do that then you don't have to actually skip any belt loops.
Good luck!

MNBurl · June 26th, 2009, 09:56 AM

I think OWB is more comfortable also for a 12 hour + day carry at the 4 o'clock position. Your belt is very important to enable you to do this well by pulling the gun tight.

The funny thing is I carry more OWB in the summer than winter based on my cover garments are longer in the summer compared to sweaters in the winter.

FlyboyLDB · June 26th, 2009, 12:53 PM

Carrying OWB right now. If trying to conceal OWB, then a high quality belt like the Belt Man and a good high close to the body holster is a must. The nice thing about OWB is the many chioces in holster. I have a Mitch Rosen - but I am going to order a US High Ride from Rusty Sherrick. I love my Crossbreed IWB, but OWB is easier and more comfortable.

FlyboyLDB · June 26th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Since it was on my mind. I just got off the phone with Rusty Sherrick and placed my order for the US High Ride. I will update the OP when I get it in - he said 2 weeks.

JerryM · June 26th, 2009, 02:23 PM

I figured I was the only one that carried OWB all the time.
You guys are smarter than I thought.

Regards,
Jerry

Slomo · June 26th, 2009, 09:42 PM

I go both ways also. OWB carry is the G36 in a Tucker HF2. An untucked polo shirt and shorts. Good to go.

maclean3 · June 27th, 2009, 12:54 AM

One thing to check for, especially since you're use to IWB carry. Put the OWB rig on and try reaching up high like for something on a top shelf. OWB carry requires a longer cover garment at times like that. I carry a cane left handed (weak side) so any reaching (i.e. for groceries) is done with my strong side hand.

Yes, OWB CAN be more comfortable but that's not always the case. It'll depend on your belt, holster and gun you're wearing. I carry my Glock 19 primarily OWB but my 1911s IWB because of their thin profile.

Give it a try and see what YOU think.
Jack

ajclod · June 27th, 2009, 01:10 AM

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll give the OWB a whirl since I received one with the gun purchase. If I don't like it, I can always change back to IWB since I'm comfortable with that option.

I really just wanted to get some feedback from experienced people using OWB regarding comfort and concealment.

Thumper · June 27th, 2009, 02:35 AM

I love my IWB holsters but seriously... how could not stuffing a holstered gun inside your pants possibly not be more comfortable?

jbum · June 27th, 2009, 03:04 AM

OH NO Slomo is biholsterual!!!!

June 26th, 2009, 09:56 AM	#12
MNBurl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,339	I think OWB is more comfortable also for a 12 hour + day carry at the 4 o'clock position. Your belt is very important to enable you to do this well by pulling the gun tight. The funny thing is I carry more OWB in the summer than winter based on my cover garments are longer in the summer compared to sweaters in the winter. __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

June 27th, 2009, 12:54 AM	#17
maclean3 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,062	One thing to check for, especially since you're use to IWB carry. Put the OWB rig on and try reaching up high like for something on a top shelf. OWB carry requires a longer cover garment at times like that. I carry a cane left handed (weak side) so any reaching (i.e. for groceries) is done with my strong side hand. Yes, OWB CAN be more comfortable but that's not always the case. It'll depend on your belt, holster and gun you're wearing. I carry my Glock 19 primarily OWB but my 1911s IWB because of their thin profile. Give it a try and see what YOU think. Jack __________________ "The sheep are everywhere. We are raising up a nation of cannon fodder types and we are screwed." HotGuns

June 27th, 2009, 02:35 AM	#19
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	I love my IWB holsters but seriously... how could not stuffing a holstered gun inside your pants possibly not be more comfortable? __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

June 27th, 2009, 03:04 AM	#20
jbum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 504	OH NO Slomo is biholsterual!!!! __________________ PT145 MIL PRO MOSSBERG 500 CRUISER S&W 638 THUNDER .380 NRA MEMBER

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June 26th, 2009, 09:54 AM	#11
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,499	OK...I'll be the fly in the ointment here. I carry OWB every day. It's very much more comfortable for me. It is more important to have a good stiff gun belt when carrying OWB than IWB. Try an OWB carry location behind the hip and not directly at 3:00. You might as well opt for trying OWB as long as you're wearing a shirt untucked anyway. OWB holsters that cant (AKA tilt) the gun forward partially Butt Up work best for me for behind the hip carry. I carry either a full size 220 or Combat Commander OWB just under an oversize T-Shirt. Your holster needs to be well designed to pull the gun in tight. You also may have to play "Musical Belt Loops" in order to get your OWB holster positioned exactly where you want it. If you do that then you don't have to actually skip any belt loops. Good luck!

June 26th, 2009, 12:53 PM	#13
FlyboyLDB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GA Posts: 848	Carrying OWB right now. If trying to conceal OWB, then a high quality belt like the Belt Man and a good high close to the body holster is a must. The nice thing about OWB is the many chioces in holster. I have a Mitch Rosen - but I am going to order a US High Ride from Rusty Sherrick. I love my Crossbreed IWB, but OWB is easier and more comfortable.

June 26th, 2009, 01:13 PM	#14
FlyboyLDB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GA Posts: 848	Since it was on my mind. I just got off the phone with Rusty Sherrick and placed my order for the US High Ride. I will update the OP when I get it in - he said 2 weeks.

June 26th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#15
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,694	I figured I was the only one that carried OWB all the time. You guys are smarter than I thought. Regards, Jerry

June 26th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#16
Slomo Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 31	I go both ways also. OWB carry is the G36 in a Tucker HF2. An untucked polo shirt and shorts. Good to go.

June 27th, 2009, 01:10 AM	#18
ajclod Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 18	Thanks for the replies. I think I'll give the OWB a whirl since I received one with the gun purchase. If I don't like it, I can always change back to IWB since I'm comfortable with that option. I really just wanted to get some feedback from experienced people using OWB regarding comfort and concealment.