IWB Holster Comfort

[ra2bach]

rather than trash the other thread I want to start a separate discussion.

for Kydex IWB, what do people find most comfortable - the two-piece riveted style (clamshell) with wide wings like Raven? or the single folded piece (taco-style) with a more narrow profile like the bladetech?

also, I'm looking for something that will let the gun sit lower than the current clamshells I own...

[okie john]

"Comfortable IWB holster" is kind of like "fun for the whole family" or "marital bliss"--we aspire to it, but it doesn't really exist.

A lot of comfort has to do with the holster's position, the type of belt you wear and how tight you wear it, how tight your pants are, how you're built, and how much time you spend sitting down vs. being on your feet. For me, a Milt Sparks Summer Special at 4:00 isn't bad. For AIWB, a BladeTech Nano isn't bad either, and the Fricke Archangel is probably the best. But none of them are as comfortable as a good OWB holster.


Okie John

[Zhurdan]

Undershirt!

I wear a Cane & Derby PIC AIWB holster daily. Tried to wear it without an undershirt the other day... bad idea.

One thing to keep in mind, if one particular area of the holster is jabbing you, and it won't take away any safety or retention, you can radius that area a bit to see if it relieves any irritation.

[El Cid]

"Comfortable IWB holster" is kind of like "fun for the whole family" or "marital bliss"--we aspire to it, but it doesn't really exist.

A lot of comfort has to do with the holster's position, the type of belt you wear and how tight you wear it, how tight your pants are, how you're built, and how much time you spend sitting down vs. being on your feet. For me, a Milt Sparks Summer Special at 4:00 isn't bad. For AIWB, a BladeTech Nano isn't bad either, and the Fricke Archangel is probably the best. But none of them are as comfortable as a good OWB holster.


Okie John

Exactly! I wear kydex daily, but OWB. I can't do IWB - it's just not for me. I have a friend who does wear the same Raven (G22 with a light) IWB daily, but I am miserable when I try it.

When I do wear IWB, it's a McDaniel II from Andrews Leather. Not only is the leather more comfortable for me, the McDaniel II has a locking swivel that allows the belt loop angle to be adjusted to fit the individual. It also only had the rear loop which provides just enough movement when sitting or standing that I can wear it for hours without issue (18hrs is my personal record - most of it sitting in a car).

[okie john]

Undershirt!

Yep. Boxers, too--going commando is a no-go with IWB. The holster will gnaw a hole in your leg.


Okie John

[JHC]

rather than trash the other thread I want to start a separate discussion.

for Kydex IWB, what do people find most comfortable - the two-piece riveted style (clamshell) with wide wings like Raven? or the single folded piece (taco-style) with a more narrow profile like the bladetech?

also, I'm looking for something that will let the gun sit lower than the current clamshells I own...

I've got FIST (clamshell) and Sidearmor and Bladetech folded IWB holsters.

The FIST IWB holsters I have are all model 1K but some straight drop which work well AIWB and some with different cant options. The two halfs on these are sewn together. From what I can tell they last 5-8 years before starting to crack (thin kydex) but they only cost about $45.

I find the FIST model 1K to be more comfortable, flatter and to you objective MUCH LOWER riding; which on me, it extremely helpful for excellent concealment under a wide range of garments.

[F-Trooper05]

I can't do IWB with Kydex. I tried with my Raven and I lasted about 30 seconds. For me it's leather or nothing.

[CQC.45]

I run the PSS (personal security systems) IWB holster carrying my G19+WX150 quite comfortably. Having said that, I do use the PSS IWB wings which greatly improve comfort. They are unlike competitor's wings which I have tried (which are generally made out of the same kydex material as the holster), and are instead made out of a more "rubbery" material which is very strong but forms to your body very well.

[Wiggity]

All IWB's I've tried are awful as ****. I try to stick with pocket carry or owb.

[wahoo95]

I carry a G27 daily IWB using a RMHolsters Lowrider and it is the most comfortable holster I have used to date. Its also super simple to out in and off unlike many of the other popular designs on the market. Like others have mentioned wearing an undershirt helps a great deal.....and it will keep you cooler.

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