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My New IWB Holsters

Post by Handloader » Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:33 am

I have been using pocket holsters for a while now. I have tried several IWB holsters of many styles of which I have made myself. None of which were very comfortable. The draw back with a pocket holster it takes up a pocket and takes longer to access. I always had an issue with printing with a IWB holster. For the past year I have been losing weight after retirement I started growing out and an IWB holster became really uncomfortable. So, after losing weight I dropped 30 pounds and at 5'8" it was all gut and spare tire. So, I tried an IWB holster that I made specifically for my carries. Well, not having the tire bulge made a big difference. They both fight tight and are comfortable with no printing even in a semi tight t-shirt. Made one for my Kimber micro black ice and my Khar black SST K40. I wear them at 11 o'clock and within 2 seconds I can draw them for service.
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Re: My New IWB Holsters

Post by Hatchdog » Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:47 am

Very nice and made of leather too!

I too use a pocket holster in the tee shirt season and my biggest gripe is when driving my gun is pretty much inaccessible.
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Re: My New IWB Holsters

Post by Handloader » Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:43 am

Hatchdog wrote:
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:47 am
Very nice and made of leather too!

I too use a pocket holster in the tee shirt season and my biggest gripe is when driving my gun is pretty much inaccessible.
Yup, the same here now I can quickly draw sitting. That was one of the reasons I decided to try an IWB after losing my spare tire.
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Re: My New IWB Holsters

Post by BigAl52 » Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:58 am

Hatchdog wrote:
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:47 am
Very nice and made of leather too!

I too use a pocket holster in the tee shirt season and my biggest gripe is when driving my gun is pretty much inaccessible.
I do this to but soon figured out it gave me an excuse to buy another gun. I have 2 guns near me most of the time.
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Re: My New IWB Holsters

Post by Mags » Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:34 pm

I have an IWB holster that I really like. Nice click when the pistol slide locks in. Unfortunately I'm too bony in the belt area and no matter how I position the holster some part of it or the gun rubs on bone. I'm currently using a pocket holster that has a paint concealment flap. I figure the most likely place I might be forced to use a gun is in a store parking lot, so pocket is fine with me.
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Re: My New IWB Holsters

Post by Hatchdog » Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:29 am

Mags wrote:
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:34 pm
I have an IWB holster that I really like. Nice click when the pistol slide locks in. Unfortunately I'm too bony in the belt area and no matter how I position the holster some part of it or the gun rubs on bone. I'm currently using a pocket holster that has a paint concealment flap. I figure the most likely place I might be forced to use a gun is in a store parking lot, so pocket is fine with me.
Agreed, pocket holster or otherwise having a gun with you is a must. This time of the year while wearing sweatshirts/coats I carry my LCR in an outside holster that has the paddle to slip in behind my belt. Quick on and off and conceals nicely under my outer garment.
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