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A short while ago I purchased my first IWB holster, a horsehide Crossbreed Supertuck for a Glock 19. I'm new to CCW so I'm still at that stage of trying out different things. If, unlike me, you're an old hat with CCW then you may have forgotten the rather confusing process of trying things out. Its tricky because you can't just look up some review and pick the best product. Looks like a lot of this is very specific to an individuals body, their build, their climate, etc.
I was hoping to borrow on your experience and wondering if you might share your opinions and thoughts on the different IWB makers? Where on your beltline do you carry? Do you carry a spare mag? Where & how? I've been watching YouTube reviews and reading on the net, and I've always found that reviews are one thing....but the opinions of everyday folks who use this stuff everyday has a lot more value.
If you would be so kind, it would be great if you might share your 'build' as well. I'm a small framed guy...5'6", 130 lbs...athletic build. I can't pull off AIWB carry due to an injury. When I open carry an OWB holster on the range or training...I always had it at 3 o'clock. I've found that I have far more limited options IWB and concealed. My hip is just too bony to have it at 3 o'clock so I'm wearing more over the back pocket of my jeans to get it tucked out of the way. So I'm researching crossbreed, alien gear, etc. etc. to find some other options that might be the right option for me.
Thanks!
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Sorry! My experience of carry all these years probable can not help you.
You may all ready know the answer:
Looks like a lot of this is very specific
to an individuals body, their build, their climate, etc.
Maybe others have told you, But it is mostly trial and era.
For me when I stated to CC I know about where I want the gun to ride.
So I bought the First Pistol Pocket IWB holster from Bianchi. Do ask the year.
I see that this style of carry wont work for you. So you have an even harder job.
Because I know (yes I had to try it) where I wanted the gun to ride, I never look back.
Now that does not mean I did not try other holsters. I just all ways came back to IWB.
I have modernize went from leather holster to Kydex one. Belt is nylon as well.
But still IWB. Carry spare mag/ ammo. I sure do. Hopeful my gun will run fine, if I need it.
But if I run out of ammo or the magazine brakes, I have a expensive club. Mags are OWB.
Got enough on the inside,
All of this is IMHO. Sorry no quick fix.
And for the part:
forgotten the rather confusing process of trying things out!
No I have not. I have a box in the closet full of holsters that worked as well as some that did not!
One last thing Clint Smith who knows a HELL of a lot more then me. Always says carrying a
gun should be comforting, not necessarily be comfortable.(Yes there are time Mine is uncomfortable)
Good luck! Doubt if any of this has helped.
Let us know what
YOU found that worked for you!
PITA45