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Posted: 1/10/2014 1:41:49 PM EDT

Who carries IWB? I got one of the IWB kydex holsters from the Well Armed Woman. It conceals well (appendix), but when I practice drawing, the holster usually comes off my jeans. I did the troubleshooting tip on their website to loosen the holster just slightly so it wasn't so tight fitting on my pistol. That somewhat solved the problem for a few draws, but then the holster comes off my waist again. My jeans are a thinner denim and the fabric has a slightly slippery feel to it. I emailed TWAW and their response indicated that perhap the waistband was too thin, and I should see if I could "fatten" it up some. I put a bit of terrycloth from a wash cloth on my waistband, totally covering the area the clip would be on. This solution worked a few draws, but after that, once again, the still holstered gun came off when I tried to draw.

Any ideas? I may very well have my permit by the end of February. I have a CCW purse, but I'd like to have another option.

Any ideas how to solve this issue? Thanks! :)

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Posted: 1/10/2014 1:50:50 PM EDT

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I wasn't wearing a belt (don't own one - gun belt is on my to-buy list), my jeans are a little loose at the waist (between sizes), so I don't know if that makes a.difference. The holster clips on with a long single metal clip.

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Posted: 1/10/2014 1:58:36 PM EDT

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I would think a belt would help. All of mine are leather with two clips. Never have an issue with it trying to come out when drawing.

Posted: 1/10/2014 2:16:38 PM EDT

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im not a woman but a propper gun belt is very important. i use a crossbreed along with a few of their holsters, check them out. gl

Posted: 1/10/2014 3:41:17 PM EDT

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I second this post on all counts. A purpose built gun belt makes all the difference in holster carry in my opinion. I also find leather holsters to be drastically more comfortable for IWB carry. OWB doesn't make much difference other than aesthetics.

Posted: 1/10/2014 3:59:05 PM EDT

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Yes, a GOOD leather belt will make all the difference. I'm not a woman either, but I carry a full size Kimber in a Crossbreed with a medium grade leather belt, I know once I spring for a good one it will be even easier.

Posted: 1/10/2014 9:16:43 PM EDT

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I'm going to agree, I haven't seen a holster yet that works well enough using just waistband material.

Posted: 1/11/2014 2:07:25 AM EDT

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A good belt is mandatory for retention. My wife likes Crossbreed for IWB.

Do not be stuck on one style of holster. Try a few and see what works for YOU.

Posted: 1/11/2014 11:24:52 PM EDT

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A good belt is mandatory for retention. My wife likes Crossbreed for IWB.

Do not be stuck on one style of holster. Try a few and see what works for YOU.

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This.

Posted: 1/13/2014 5:04:47 PM EDT

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I tried getting around not using a belt for a long while and finally gave in and purchased my first belt. I agree a belt is the best way to carry IWB.

What did you end up doing to resolve the issue? How do you like the holster your purchased from TWAW?

Posted: 1/13/2014 7:22:03 PM EDT

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I love my holster. I need to wait until payday on Wednesday to order a belt.

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ETA: I've ordered my belt and it should be here Friday.

Posted: 1/16/2014 3:16:16 PM EDT

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So what did you get? My wife needs a gun belt and I know show won't like a big heavy belt like I use.

Posted: 1/16/2014 6:16:31 PM EDT

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So what did you get? My wife needs a gun belt and I know show won't like a big heavy belt like I use.

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I love my holster. I need to wait until payday on Wednesday to order a belt.

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ETA: I've ordered my belt and it should be here Friday.

So what did you get? My wife needs a gun belt and I know show won't like a big heavy belt like I use.

I've had a wilderness tactical belt for a few years now that I wear for training. Love it. If she wants something more fancy I like the belts from the company that makes the flashbang holster.

Posted: 1/16/2014 7:47:15 PM EDT

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I've had a wilderness tactical belt for a few years now that I wear for training. Love it. If she wants something more fancy I like the belts from the company that makes the flashbang holster.

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I love my holster. I need to wait until payday on Wednesday to order a belt.

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ETA: I've ordered my belt and it should be here Friday.

So what did you get? My wife needs a gun belt and I know show won't like a big heavy belt like I use.

I've had a wilderness tactical belt for a few years now that I wear for training. Love it. If she wants something more fancy I like the belts from the company that makes the flashbang holster.

I did get one of the fancier belts from Looper Law Enforcement, the maker of the Flashbang. I got the black patent leather dress belt. There's also a brown dress belt.

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Black dress belt

Brown dress belt

The Flashbang website has a couple more belts here

Posted: 1/17/2014 1:19:27 AM EDT

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This is the one I'm planning on getting next, they have some great reviews. I'll be getting the pink...of course lol. I also have a LOT of belt stiffener (the polymer material used by major manufacturers for their belts) so I'm planning on making my own leather belts, can't beat custom made.

http://www.crosstac.com/product/lightning-belt

Posted: 1/17/2014 11:07:12 AM EDT

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I did get one of the fancier belts from Looper Law Enforcement, the maker of the Flashbang. I got the black patent leather dress belt. There's also a brown dress belt.

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Black dress belt

Brown dress belt

The Flashbang website has a couple more belts here

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I love my holster. I need to wait until payday on Wednesday to order a belt.

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ETA: I've ordered my belt and it should be here Friday.

So what did you get? My wife needs a gun belt and I know show won't like a big heavy belt like I use.

I've had a wilderness tactical belt for a few years now that I wear for training. Love it. If she wants something more fancy I like the belts from the company that makes the flashbang holster.

I did get one of the fancier belts from Looper Law Enforcement, the maker of the Flashbang. I got the black patent leather dress belt. There's also a brown dress belt.

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Black dress belt

Brown dress belt

The Flashbang website has a couple more belts here

Thanks for posting the actual name of the company. Pregnancy brain kicked in and I couldn't remember it offhand.

Posted: 1/17/2014 6:28:14 PM EDT

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Looper makes good stuff, I know one of the big cheese's-nice guy, I'm probably going to go see them one of these days and see about a holster for my 629 V-Comp.

Posted: 1/21/2014 1:18:36 PM EDT

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I just received my belt. :) It's gorgeous. Nice and shiny. I'll report how it works with my holster when I get home tonight. Wearing it for the day to get used to it.

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Posted: 1/21/2014 7:26:39 PM EDT

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OMG, the belt makes all the difference. I can draw and the holster stays on my waistband with the holster clip on my belt. If I put the holster clip on my waistband, under the belt, the holster stays on my waist when I draw, but it does come up a bit. Much more secure with the clip on the belt.

Posted: 1/24/2014 9:47:26 AM EDT

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I did get one of the fancier belts from Looper Law Enforcement, the maker of the Flashbang. I got the black patent leather dress belt. There's also a brown dress belt.

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Black dress belt

Brown dress belt

The Flashbang website has a couple more belts here

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Thanks for posting that. Either of those belts should work nicely.

Posted: 1/26/2014 9:57:04 PM EDT

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I'm glad you got it to work for you. I LOVE my flashbang belt. It works for all my IWB holsters. and they are stylish too!!

Posted: 3/21/2014 1:36:39 PM EDT

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I really like the Remora. It's made of a special fabric that sticks to your skin without being "sticky." It's great if you need a holster that doesn't require a belt. My only complaint about it, is that it's really thick. For that reason I switched to a thin clip holster.

If I had my druthers I would walk around in a drop leg rig all the time. It makes me feel like an extra in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.

Posted: 4/11/2014 4:52:44 PM EDT

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Comp-tac mtac for the mp9fs.

Posted: 6/9/2014 1:18:25 PM EDT

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You could try fitting some of this stuff to the outside surface of your holster:

http://www.grainger.com/category/rubber-sheets-and-strips/rubber/raw-materials/ecatalog/N-c1z

I would try either a 1/16" or 1/8" sheet. Cut it to fit over the outer shell and fix it in place with 3M spray adhesive, and it should give the holster a better grip on the inside of the waistband without adding too much bulk.

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