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by C-dub
Fri May 11, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: New to CHL?
Topic: Opinions on OWB or IWB
Replies: 23
Views: 4670

Re: Opinions on OWB or IWB

Scott in Houston wrote:I've lost 15 pounds this year! It feels great. I am very fit and almost no fat. Cycling, major pushups (300/day every other day), and now tennis again (first time in 20 years), have really helped too. I gained weight last year and now that I'm forty, I worried that my metabolism is slowing, so I'm trying to head that off at the pass.
I'll tell ya, it's helped IWB carry a lot! It sounds like you're in shape, so congrats. It's a tough a thing to do in our society.
I'm doing okay for someone rapidly closing in on 50y. I cannot carry IWB comfortably if I'm over 200lbs. When I'm between my goal weight of 190-195 my waist is about 34" and I wear a 46R sport coat. The way a 46R jacket hangs on me makes concealing fairly easy even OWB, which I like better. I'm still pretty active, but am slowing down a little. I mostly just do cardio and weights with some MTB bicycling now. I do run, but most of that is on the treadmills in the gym. Outdoor running is more difficult for some reason.

Anyway, outside of work, I carry so much that most people have no idea what kind of shape I am in because I wear such loose clothing all the time. Except for work (can't carry inside), I'm done with fitted tops and the correct size bottoms. I like my jeans comfy and for the option of IWB I usually get 36" waist with relaxed fit cut.
by C-dub
Fri May 11, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: New to CHL?
Topic: Opinions on OWB or IWB
Replies: 23
Views: 4670

Re: Opinions on OWB or IWB

Scott in Houston wrote:I usually carry IWB with a CompTac Minotaur. I love it. (It's basically the same as the Crossbreed).
I can tuck over it fairly well. I'm 6'0" and 175 lbs and in good shape (mostly fit). I can tuck in a nice polo style shirt or a button down dress shirt over it if needed.
I usually don't have a tucked shirt on, but I've done it at times.

As for people noticing... trust me... over time, you will be shocked at what people do NOT notice. I am not convinced that I could carry an AR around and not have anyone notice. They're clueless. I've gone as far as carrying a big, giant 1911 (6" barrel) OWB with a somewhat tightly fitting polo style shirt on over it, and nobody noticed. In my mind, it was sooooo visible, but nobody noticed. I've also accidentally exposed my gun over the years, and nobody noticed. Just the other day at Randalls, I pulled my wallet out of my front pocket, and my shirt ended up resting on the grip of my Glock 32, and sat there. The person in front of me was talking to me at the time and didn't notice. So, the lesson is... be careful and discreet, but not paranoid about people noticing. They won't. I think it needs to be in their face before they notice, and sometimes I wonder if they will notice even then!
Someone may have noticed, but if you, like me, look like you know what you're doing (i.e. possible LEO) they probably just shrugged it off. Thankfully, no one called the real LEOs.

I am also 6'0", but around 200 lbs. I think if I ever got down to 175 I might be in the hospital. I just can't imagine being that skinny again. Right now, I'm trying to get back down to between 190-195. With the amount of muscle I have that's a good weight for me. All my extra weight is around my waist. Too many carbs!
by C-dub
Fri May 11, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: New to CHL?
Topic: Opinions on OWB or IWB
Replies: 23
Views: 4670

Re: Opinions on OWB or IWB

WildBill wrote:I am familiar with OWB vs IWB, but would like to discuss Tuckable IWB. I have heard great things about the Crossbreed, but have a question specifically about tuckables.

Most of my shirts fall at least six inches below my belt.

How much of the shirt is actually tuckable?
It will only be an inch or two below the top of your pants right where the holster is because of the design of the holster. You pull the shirt down around it as best you can and blouse the shirt enough so that the grip of the gun doesn't "print too badly. It's an art.
by C-dub
Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: New to CHL?
Topic: Opinions on OWB or IWB
Replies: 23
Views: 4670

Re: Opinions on OWB or IWB

Welcome to the forum Stumpjumper.

I have carried both IWB and OWB and I like OWB better. I'll also second the gun belt and a decent holster. Gun belts have a fairly wide range in price, but look at it like this. The money you pay for good equipment can keep you from being outed and will be more comfortable for you and safer.

IWB vs. OWB is a personal choice much like what gun you want to carry. Try them both and even if you like one method better you may still use the other depending on your attire.

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