Flat back IWB Revolver holsters?

FullEffect1911 · October 26th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Hello,

I have an ongoing quest to find an IWB holster that will work for me using revolvers. I love to strong side carry my semi autos with a IWB holster, but with revolvers I find that the curves of the revolver creates pressure points that makes it unbearable to carry.

Are there any good IWB holsters made for a GP100 3" fixed sight revolver that incorporates a flat back design to minimize pressure points?

Regards,
FE1911

jarhead79 · October 26th, 2009, 02:19 PM

I'll give you my honest opinion. The 3" gun is too big for IWB carry. If you consider a 2" SP101 takes the same length holster as a 5 inch 1911, you need to add another inch to the GP100.

The only recommendation I have is possibly like the crossbreed style holsters that have the flat back panel and the kydex front. The cylinder is still probably going to find your nerves, though.

Nate

FullEffect1911 · October 26th, 2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

I'll give you my honest opinion. The 3" gun is too big for IWB carry. If you consider a 2" SP101 takes the same length holster as a 5 inch 1911, you need to add another inch to the GP100.

Thank you for the opinion, this would explain why I haven't been able to find something that is suitable for me.

I suppose the smartest thing would be for me to just keep carrying my M&P45c.

Thanks Nate.

Thumper · October 26th, 2009, 08:17 PM

Yeah, I'd seriously consider OWB carry.

ev239 · October 27th, 2009, 12:13 PM

Your problem may be where on your waist you're carrying IWB. Does your body type lend you to try the appendix position? Another thing you could look at are Simply Rugged holsters which use a nice thick piece of leather and aren't finely boned which will help smooth the bumps. I believe they make them in horsehide as well which would be even more of a barrier between the gun and you. Crossbreed's SuperTuck as suggested above is a very comfortable holster that should do the trick as well.

October 26th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#1
FullEffect1911 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wilkes Barre, PA Posts: 26	Flat back IWB Revolver holsters? Hello, I have an ongoing quest to find an IWB holster that will work for me using revolvers. I love to strong side carry my semi autos with a IWB holster, but with revolvers I find that the curves of the revolver creates pressure points that makes it unbearable to carry. Are there any good IWB holsters made for a GP100 3" fixed sight revolver that incorporates a flat back design to minimize pressure points? Regards, FE1911

October 26th, 2009, 02:19 PM	#2
jarhead79 Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stansbury Park, UT Posts: 1,298	I'll give you my honest opinion. The 3" gun is too big for IWB carry. If you consider a 2" SP101 takes the same length holster as a 5 inch 1911, you need to add another inch to the GP100. The only recommendation I have is possibly like the crossbreed style holsters that have the flat back panel and the kydex front. The cylinder is still probably going to find your nerves, though. Nate __________________ Sig P239 9mm Bersa Thunder.45 Ruger SP101 .38 SPL Glock 36 (night sites) UBG Holsters current wait time as of 7-16-2009: 3-5 weeks.

October 26th, 2009, 08:17 PM	#4
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	Yeah, I'd seriously consider OWB carry. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

October 27th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#5
ev239 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 375	Your problem may be where on your waist you're carrying IWB. Does your body type lend you to try the appendix position? Another thing you could look at are Simply Rugged holsters which use a nice thick piece of leather and aren't finely boned which will help smooth the bumps. I believe they make them in horsehide as well which would be even more of a barrier between the gun and you. Crossbreed's SuperTuck as suggested above is a very comfortable holster that should do the trick as well. __________________ Mine: S&W 908.....Wife's: Ruger SP101 3" ------Kahr PM9...............Sig P239 (it's her's now) ------Norinco 213...........Charter Arms Undercover Hidden Defense - Personal gun & holster designs/reviews.

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