First two days of IWB carry.

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Playboypenguin

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One thing the stress of opening a new business has been good for is losing weight. After starting our new lounge I have lost 20 lbs. Now that I can fit something inside my waistband besides my waist I have decided to give IWB carry another chance. I have tried in the past but it was just too uncomfortable and I am way to cheap to buy larger jeans.

After two days of trying it I am liking it. IWB really solves a lot of issues with exposing your weapon when bending or lifting. Now that my pants are not so tight it is not at all uncomfortable either. I have been carrying at 4:00 and once you get used to it you forget it is there. Having it inside the belt instead of hanging from it makes for much better support too and wears on the belt less.

I just went out and bought some cheap leather IWB holsters and I like them but I think once I decide to carry this way more often I will go out and buy some that hold the gun a bit higher. The ones I have now hold it just slightly above my waist line and I would prefer it to sit a bit more above.

PS: It sure does make it easier to conceal at work than it was with an OWB beltslide holster.
 
Welcome to learning what many of us learned a long time ago.

IMHO, for concealed carry IWB is the way to go unless you pack a 6", or longer .44 Magnum.

Biker
 
My favorite way to carry, everything from a 1911, a revolver and even sub compacts. Welcome to the club. :D

My favorite IWB holsters are made by Galco. They are really comfortable and made really well. And, have a reinforced opening at the top. So, when you remove the gun, the holster stays open.
 
I use a Comptach Pro Undercover for a Bereta 92 and a Bladetech Nano for a USPc45. I prefer these two IWB holsters to leather. The kydex holsters can be made much thinner than leather.
 
Penguin congrats on losing 20 pounds. If you want an IWB that rides a little higher check out the Desantis cozy partner. Mine had my M&P riding higher than I liked till I got used to it.
 
Good leather will make it much more comfortable, good holster and belt.
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I recently switched from pocket carrying a small 38 to very comfortably iwb carrying a 44 mag (loaded with specials). It helps that I have flexibility with my wardrobe...

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