My biggest concern with the Smartcarry system (and clones) is that it might work fine for someone that still has a flat stomach, but with a bit of a gut I can't see myself getting to the weapon very quickly if I had it down my britches.
Granted I haven't tried it, but that's what has kept me from trying it. I don't want to spend the money to have yet another holster to toss in a drawer.
MojoTexas
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- Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:26 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: IWB or OWB?
- Replies: 34
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- Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: IWB or OWB?
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Re: IWB or OWB?
Here are some pictures, taken by my (oh so patient) wife. Normally I would wear a different cover shirt, preferably darker and patterned, but I wanted something that would contrast with my t-shirt for the sake of the photos. As you can see I've got a little cushioning around the middle.
This first set is me wearing my Kimber Eclipse Pro II (Commander-sized 1911) in a Galco Super Combat holster.
The next set is me wearing the same pistol in a Crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe (horsehide), non-combat-cut.
There's still a "bulge" with both holsters, but IMHO the bulge is less obvious with the IWB Crossbreed holster, since it holds the pistol closer to the body. The OWB holster is great if you are wearing a heavy jacket or coat, but the weapon isn't as tight against the body. I love both holsters, and prefer the OWB because it's easier to draw from since I can get a better grip on the handle. However, for concealment, the Crossbreed SuperTuck is just as comfortable and slightly more concealable.
Your mileage may vary of course...but at least you can see the differences.
MojoTexas
This first set is me wearing my Kimber Eclipse Pro II (Commander-sized 1911) in a Galco Super Combat holster.
The next set is me wearing the same pistol in a Crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe (horsehide), non-combat-cut.
There's still a "bulge" with both holsters, but IMHO the bulge is less obvious with the IWB Crossbreed holster, since it holds the pistol closer to the body. The OWB holster is great if you are wearing a heavy jacket or coat, but the weapon isn't as tight against the body. I love both holsters, and prefer the OWB because it's easier to draw from since I can get a better grip on the handle. However, for concealment, the Crossbreed SuperTuck is just as comfortable and slightly more concealable.
Your mileage may vary of course...but at least you can see the differences.
MojoTexas
- Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:39 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: IWB or OWB?
- Replies: 34
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Re: IWB or OWB?
Hi Teamless,Teamless wrote:I'm not a small guy.
I am 5'11 (yea, not WAY tall), but I do go 270lbs (42" waist is snug... at best).
From all I have read on IWB/OWB, it seems that with IWB, while it conceals better, you have to look at pants that are over-sized so the holster and pistol can be inside the pants.
Now with OWB, you have to have oversized shirts to cover the length that is on the outside.
I am really torn on which route to go here.
Do I want to have to buy all new pants, jeans, dockers etc, or just buy larger shirts?
How about some responses from some bigger guys on
OWB or IWB as their preference and why?
To whichever side you are on, what are the tricks you have learned to conceal?
If you are using oversized shirts for OWB, how much larger than normal?
If you are using oversized pants for IWB, how much larger than normal?
I would also be interested in a demo picture of how it looks with OWB or IWB, as I haven't seen any.
I have looked at the Crossbreed, Comp-Tech, Blade-Tech, and while they all show the holsters, none show how it looks on the person.
Wow, I really convinced myself I could just buy a holster and be good to go, but the more I study, the more confused I am
Thanks
I'm a big guy too, although I've been losing some weight lately (roughly 25 lbs so far, down to 270) so I haven't had to buy new pants yet for IWB. Yes, you might need bigger pants, but IWB conceals better and is more comfortable in my opinion. I'll try to post some pictures tonight of my commander-sized Kimber 1911 in both an OWB Galco Combat Master holster and a Crossbreed Supertuck IWB holster.
MojoTexas
- Sun Feb 28, 2010 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: IWB or OWB?
- Replies: 34
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Re: IWB or OWB?
I have a Crossbreed Supertuck for my Springfield XDm .40S&W. I love it! I just got my plastic this week, and yesterday I spent all day wearing the Supertuck and it was absolutely comfortable. I was literally on the go all day, and it was very comfortable and didn't print at all.
I just bought a new Kimber 1911, so I'll probably be ordering a Supertuck for it too.
I just bought a new Kimber 1911, so I'll probably be ordering a Supertuck for it too.