IWB or OWB holster for your carry?

[Guest jps37033]

I am just curious as to a count/preferance of what ya'll use more for your carry? Also, what is a good recommended brand that has a good variety for an OWB with a high ride? Thanks

[Guest 45AUTO]

i like owb .the brand that i have found that works very well is fobus they offer a lot of different types .

[bubbiesdad]

I prefer IWB. Many shops will let you test fit a holster. Try both and see which works best for you.

[Guest jps37033]

So far I have tried and liked the OWB best. But I noticed there is a "high ride" option that keeps it from peeking under a tshirt. The IWB was just too tight for me. Maybe about 10 years ago when I "sagged" all my britches, and my pants were way too big. LOL- But now I like my pants a snug 32 waist, and the OWB just feels better.

[Smith]

For IWB you will need pants a size larger. Some need more, but that is the deal with IWB. You will find that however you carry, you will have to pay attention to your clothing. Some things will work and other things won't. Just like a holster you will have to try a lot of different options till you find what works for you.

Whatever you decide you will need a good gun belt. It will make a huge differnce in how a holster fits.

[Guest Boomhower]

Each holster (IWB, OWB, SOB, ankle, pocket, etc.) serves it's own purpose. I use IWB more with my primary carry weapon because I prefer the deeper concealment most everywhere I go, but I like OWB better due to a litte more comfort. I also use a pocket holster daily for my BUG.....It's hard for me to vote on this one.

[Guest Boomhower]

For IWB you will need pants a size larger

Not true in my case.....jps, I'd suggest that if you go with IWB, you buy the holster and try it out before you go out and buy several new pairs of pants for carrying purposes.

[Guest bkelm18]

I use IWB. A Crossbreed SuperTuck.

[Guest HunterH]

OWB in a galco combat master for G27 or concealable holster for M&P 40. XD gear paddle for XD40sc.

IWB galco skyops for G27.

[59allstate]

Gould & Goodrich 890 IWB

[deerslayer]

IWB--Comp-Tac CTAC.

[Shima]

I use IWB. A Crossbreed SuperTuck.

+1 and BUG in a SmartCarry.

[Guest Rugerman]

I traditionally carry IWB, better concealment. Anyone have suggestions for a good IWB for a CZ75 compact?

[Guest db99wj]

IWB Comp Tac CTAC for my daily carry. A blackhawk IWB for my snub nose. My OWB Blackhawk Serpa is not used for the most part. Might use some more during the winter, but not sure if I will, didn't last year.

[Guest grimel]

I traditionally carry IWB, better concealment. Anyone have suggestions for a good IWB for a CZ75 compact?

The same ones that work for everything else: Milt Sparks, Leather Arsenal, Blackhills Leather, Sam Andrews, Wild Bill, etc.

[Guest m&pc9]

I just got my Comp-tac mtac saturday and so far it is very comfy.

I had a galco it was pretty good

[bubbiesdad]

This is mine.

http://www.rossleather.com/Concealment_Holsters-Inside_Waistband_Holsters/c8_28/p233/M18S_Snap_On_Belt_Loop_Holster_No_Thumb_Break/product_info.html

While Ross's website has an $80+ pricetag, I got mine at a gunshop for $48.

The owner of our local firearms store uses this one. I tried his, I would use it if I wanted to go to OWB.

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=82

Edited September 9, 2008 by bubbiesdad
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