IWB holster suggestions

[MookNW]

I've been looking for a iwb holster (Occidental Stronghold Phoenix) and the manufacturer wants to know the belt width I prefer. Now, I measured the belt I've been wearing for years, 1 1/4 wide. I'm tempted to order the 1 1/2" loops so I'm not screwed down the road if I get a different belt. Anyone have experience with loops bigger than your belt by 1/4-1/2" ?. Would this"slack" be a negative? The 1/2" of play would come from using it with a dress belt. Ironically, Occidental sells gunbelts too. But for $90 bux, I'd rather throw some tritiums on my gun.

[G34Shooter]

I've been looking for a iwb holster (Occidental Stronghold Phoenix) and the manufacturer wants to know the belt width I prefer. Now, I measured the belt I've been wearing for years, 1 1/4 wide. I'm tempted to order the 1 1/2" loops so I'm not screwed down the road if I get a different belt. Anyone have experience with loops bigger than your belt by 1/4-1/2" ?. Would this"slack" be a negative? The 1/2" of play would come from using it with a dress belt. Ironically, Occidental sells gunbelts too. But for $90 bux, I'd rather throw some tritiums on my gun.

Buy a spare belt loop so you have both sizes:
http://www.ttgunleather.com/catalog/c4_p1.html

[MookNW]

Buy a spare belt loop so you have both sizes:
http://www.ttgunleather.com/catalog/c4_p1.html

Nuff said, thanks shooter. BTW, thanks for suggesting the Occidental.

[Pathfinder Ops]

I'm 6'2" 240#'s and I roll with a Kramer IWB for my full frame 1911, Kimber TLE RL II.

I like leather and I like the cant of the holster.

It's just plain good quality and exactly appropriate for my carry style.

[RogerinTPA]

I have worn an MTAC with my M&P9c frequently over the past few months so I will comment. I tend to push the holster pretty far forward on my hip so it's almost at 2:30 or so. I do this so I can use an un-tucked T-shirt as my concealment garment. I find sitting in the car to be very comfortable, even for long trips with this set-up. I prefer the MTAC to the Looper when I am going to be driving, or in and out of my car for extended periods.

Same here for over 2 years now. It's very comfortable and concealable at the 2 or 3 O'Clock position while driving, under a Polo or simple T-shirt here in FL.

[tsconver]

I have been carrying my G27 in a N8 squared tactical holster, http://n82tactical.com/

I really like it, is nicely padded, molds to you and your pistol and is very comfortable both standing and sitting. Definitely recommend it.

[Alien]

I've been looking for a iwb holster (Occidental Stronghold Phoenix) and the manufacturer wants to know the belt width I prefer. Now, I measured the belt I've been wearing for years, 1 1/4 wide. I'm tempted to order the 1 1/2" loops so I'm not screwed down the road if I get a different belt. Anyone have experience with loops bigger than your belt by 1/4-1/2" ?. Would this"slack" be a negative? The 1/2" of play would come from using it with a dress belt. Ironically, Occidental sells gunbelts too. But for $90 bux, I'd rather throw some tritiums on my gun.

I just received my Occidental Phoenix holster today (well... yesterday now) and it's a great freaking holster. It was overly tight at first (I couldn't get my M&P out of the holster) but I fixed that by spreading the mouth a bit and breaking it in by sliding the gun in and out. After wearing it out and about for a couple of hours, I can definitely say I'm very satisfied.

My suggestion is get the 1.5" loops and get a 1.5" belt btw. 1.5" is much better at holding up a gun than 1.25".

[G34Shooter]

I just received my Occidental Phoenix holster today (well... yesterday now) and it's a great freaking holster. It was overly tight at first (I couldn't get my M&P out of the holster) but I fixed that by spreading the mouth a bit and breaking it in by sliding the gun in and out. After wearing it out and about for a couple of hours, I can definitely say I'm very satisfied.

My suggestion is get the 1.5" loops and get a 1.5" belt btw. 1.5" is much better at holding up a gun than 1.25".

Glad you liked it, mine is overly tight as well but I will adjust it when i get my M&P back from Apex.

[MookNW]

Just ordered the Phoenix..I'll check back in when I get my grubby paws on it. Now I wait...