IWB Clip Over or Under?

tokerblue · November 2nd, 2009, 07:09 PM

This is my first time wearing an IWB holster (Crossbreed Microclip). All my other holsters were either pocket or OWB. Do you put the clip over the belt or do you put the belt over the clip? Any particular reason for either?

lacrosse50 · November 2nd, 2009, 08:19 PM

I also have a crossbreed, though mine's of the supertuck variety. I got the velcro clips and a belt with Velcro on the inside. Works beautifully and I haven't had a single issue in the year+ I've been using the rig. I had the clips that go over the jeans/under the belt and hook up at the end. They worked but I was (and still am) fairly new to carrying and wanted something with a more solid feel.

I would recommend the setup to most anyone.

los · November 2nd, 2009, 08:20 PM

It depends on the type of clip. Which type of [belt] clip does your holster come with?

retsupt99 · November 2nd, 2009, 08:39 PM

All my clips go over the belt...like this one.
FIST, INC.

bobaz · November 2nd, 2009, 08:51 PM

I carry my P239 in a Crossbreed SuperTuck with the standard steel clips over the belt. The weight of the weapon is carried by the belt and doesn't tug on the waistband of my jeans or whatever pants I happen to be wearing. I'm comfortable with the standard belt clips so I haven't changed a thing.

tokerblue · November 2nd, 2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by los

It depends on the type of clip. Which type of [belt] clip does your holster come with?

The standard steel clip.

los · November 2nd, 2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokerblue

The standard steel clip.

Well, then, I would refer you to the posts made by retsupt99 and bobaz.

Ram Rod · November 2nd, 2009, 11:32 PM

Clips go over the belt.

N-frame Smith · November 3rd, 2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram Rod

Clips go over the belt.

Well, the standard spring steel clips like the OP has are made to go over the belt, but some clips like the Alessi Talon are specifically made to go on the pants and under the belt. That's why los asked what kind of clips he had.

MarkN · November 3rd, 2009, 10:26 AM

The holster you have--Over the belt. Great holster by the way.
MN

View Poll Results: How do you wear your IWB holster?
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Belt is worn over the clip	9	19.15%
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November 2nd, 2009, 07:09 PM	#1
tokerblue Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 54	IWB Clip Over or Under? This is my first time wearing an IWB holster (Crossbreed Microclip). All my other holsters were either pocket or OWB. Do you put the clip over the belt or do you put the belt over the clip? Any particular reason for either?

November 2nd, 2009, 08:19 PM	#2
lacrosse50 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 596	I also have a crossbreed, though mine's of the supertuck variety. I got the velcro clips and a belt with Velcro on the inside. Works beautifully and I haven't had a single issue in the year+ I've been using the rig. I had the clips that go over the jeans/under the belt and hook up at the end. They worked but I was (and still am) fairly new to carrying and wanted something with a more solid feel. I would recommend the setup to most anyone. __________________ The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. -Herbert Spencer NRA Life Member

November 2nd, 2009, 08:20 PM	#3
los Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 684	It depends on the type of clip. Which type of [belt] clip does your holster come with? __________________ What we've got here is failure to communicate.

November 2nd, 2009, 08:39 PM	#4
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,799	All my clips go over the belt...like this one. FIST, INC. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

November 2nd, 2009, 08:51 PM	#5
bobaz New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: high point, nc Posts: 7	I carry my P239 in a Crossbreed SuperTuck with the standard steel clips over the belt. The weight of the weapon is carried by the belt and doesn't tug on the waistband of my jeans or whatever pants I happen to be wearing. I'm comfortable with the standard belt clips so I haven't changed a thing. __________________ ( o=)==:::

November 2nd, 2009, 11:32 PM	#8
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,817	Clips go over the belt. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

November 3rd, 2009, 10:26 AM	#10
MarkN Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 36	The holster you have--Over the belt. Great holster by the way. MN __________________ Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather skid in sideways, 1911 in one hand, AR-15 in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "Woo Hoo what a ride!"

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