OWB vs IWB

LM23 · #1

If a person wears a 35" waist pair of pants and usuauly carries OWB at work (long t-shirt and outer shirt tail out); What do you do on your waist size to go IWB? I am a jeans, t-shirt and then always a rather nice button type outer shirt, so I would like to be able to tuck in if necessary.

Dress code at work is not a problem - I wrote the thing! Just trying to get an idea without having to test fit alot of new jeans and so forth.

Kalrog · #2

It does depend on the size of the gun and holster and where you stick it and ... But a good rule of thumb is 1 to 2" difference.

Wildscar · #3

The type of hanggun would probably make a diffrance too.

I have only been carry for about a week and I find IWB better for me. And thats with a Beretta 92FS.

LM23 · #4

Primary carry from 9 to 5 is G27.

fm2 · #5

Add about 2". Do you carry an mag pouch IWB also?

I'd suggest getting one pair 2" and try that out for a while. The cut, belt loop placement, and pocket placement may also affect your comfort. So I'd stay consistant with the brand and fit to make it easier. After a few washings, the size changes a little anyway.

linh811 · #6

Wildscar wrote:The type of hanggun would probably make a diffrance too.

I have only been carry for about a week and I find IWB better for me. And thats with a Beretta 92FS.

you carry a 92fs IWB? i can't even stand carrying my g26 or p239 IWB.

Wildscar · #7

linh811 wrote:
Wildscar wrote:The type of hanggun would probably make a diffrance too.

I have only been carry for about a week and I find IWB better for me. And thats with a Beretta 92FS.
you carry a 92fs IWB? i can't even stand carrying my g26 or p239 IWB.

Its all about placement.

nuparadigm · #8

Fm2 has good advice on the increased waist size. I carry IWB all of the time and have found this holster is great for both tucked and untucked carry:
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/contact_us.html