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usmcmech wrote:Hey guys, I'm new to this forum but I've been lurking for a while and learned a lot.

I just got my plastic in the mail yesterday and did my wally walk. The one thing I noticed VERY quickly is that wearing a pistol is downright painful. I told my wife that I imagine that this is what wearing a corset must feel like.

I'm carrying a Glock 19 in a Crossbreed supertuck IWB at about 4 o'clock.

Do you just get used to it?

If the analogy you came up with is a corset, then I'd imagine your belt is too tight or your pants are too small around the waist. The general rule of thumb is to add two inches to your waist size when carrying IWB. Also, I really like wearing a t-shirt with IWB carry. It's not quite as necessary with striker-fired guns like your Glock since they don't have a (usually) rough hammer sticking out trying to rub you raw, but I think it still helps. It'll probably take some experimenting to find the right combination of holster settings and "o'clock-ness" that both conceals and is comfortable for you, but if it ever hurts while you're just walking around then you're doing it wrong.