You know, despite the fact that TFLers and others apparently continue to use and be happy with, inside-the-waisband holsters, I continue to be ever more convinced that these are much more uncomfortable than say a paddle or belt-slide. But, comfort aside, more importantly, perhaps, don't you realistically think that, while wearing an IWB, one not only has to slip the belt out a couple notches to make the extra room, but really, one needs a different sized waist pair of pants, specifically for when one wears IWB, in order to truly be comfortable, no?
I ask this because my pants fit me fine (not too tight or loose) when wearing a paddle or BS holster, but really it's putting a physical strain on that little aluminum clasp on these dress pants while IWB-ing (and this is a small gun setup), as I'm giving an honest try today (IWB'ing, that is), regardless of the belt setting. Sure I could buy bigger pants, but then they would have to be "dedicated IWB pants", or they'd be hangin off my hips otherwise. I suppose that having dedicated IWB pants is is fine if I'm always IWB-ing, but what about those days where I feel like going with a front pocket holster, or paddle, or no gun at all (not by choice, mind you - courthouse and what not)?
Anyone here who's gone back and forth, and come up with a final decision? One advantage of the IWB obviously is it takes a little less cover to conceal it. AND, IWB is the ONLY option if going for the "covered IWB/total concealment" thing...
I ask this because my pants fit me fine (not too tight or loose) when wearing a paddle or BS holster, but really it's putting a physical strain on that little aluminum clasp on these dress pants while IWB-ing (and this is a small gun setup), as I'm giving an honest try today (IWB'ing, that is), regardless of the belt setting. Sure I could buy bigger pants, but then they would have to be "dedicated IWB pants", or they'd be hangin off my hips otherwise. I suppose that having dedicated IWB pants is is fine if I'm always IWB-ing, but what about those days where I feel like going with a front pocket holster, or paddle, or no gun at all (not by choice, mind you - courthouse and what not)?
Anyone here who's gone back and forth, and come up with a final decision? One advantage of the IWB obviously is it takes a little less cover to conceal it. AND, IWB is the ONLY option if going for the "covered IWB/total concealment" thing...