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OWB vs IWB

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:07 pm
by LM23
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.

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:19 pm
by Kalrog
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.

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:25 pm
by Wildscar
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.

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:31 pm
by LM23
Primary carry from 9 to 5 is G27.

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:18 pm
by fm2
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.

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 12:08 am
by linh811
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.

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:11 am
by Wildscar
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. :thumbsup:
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:24 am
by nuparadigm
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