IWB and OWB experiences

[titsonritz]

 

[FourTeeFive]

Geeze. How many times do I have to repeat myself..... Get a Versacarry. For bigger guys, total comfort, ease of draw.
Been using one for my compact 45 for at least five years now. It put a stop to my drawer(s) full of holsters expanding.
This thing just works. I can climb ladders with it, fall down stairs, load the trailer, etc.
https://versacarry.com/inside-the-waistband/zerobulk-holster/

The exposed trigger just looks like a problem waiting to happen.

 

[FourTeeFive]

Rotund guy here. JM Custom Kydex OWB1 for me at 3:00. Wear with loose untucked shirts and it works fine. I personally don't like IWB but like an OWB that hugs my side.

CUSTOM OWB 1 Holster

Check out the deal on CUSTOM OWB 1 Holster at JM Custom Kydex

www.jmcustomkydex.com

 

[titsonritz]

The exposed trigger just looks like a problem waiting to happen.

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Yeah, me no likey for Glocks, it would be different with a 3rd Gen Smith and it's 25lbs trigger.

 

[FourTeeFive]

I can comfortably carry this with that setup. It really is a fantastic piece of kit

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I just looked it up:

www.phlsterholsters.com/shop/phlster-enigma/

 

[Longwalkhome]

I have carried concealed since 1974 and have gone through a number of guns and holsters. Change happens, I got fat then thinner, old and not wanting a heavy gun then just unwilling to carry when it won't ride comfortably.

I like leather up next to the body and kydex for outside carry. I finally decided on having a custom leather holster maker build my latest rig and I wear it every day. Best rig I have ever used.

 

[ipartcars]

Leather is nice. Kydex just doesn't get the form of the person breaking in. Kydex may have the form for the piece but not the body.

 

[titsonritz]

I just looked it up:

www.phlsterholsters.com/shop/phlster-enigma/

Yeah, I was checking it out last night. It has my interest as I've been wanting to get something I can use while wearing basketball type shorts or sweatpants. I don't want off body carry, belly bands and "thunderwear" types are too hot IMO, not a real fan of shoulder holsters much less T-shirt holster. This might be it.

 

[Esam85]

Yeah, I was checking it out last night. It has my interest as I've been wanting to get something I can use while wearing basketball type shorts or sweatpants. I don't want off body carry, belly bands and "thunderwear" types are too hot IMO, not a real fan of shoulder holsters much less T-shirt holster. This might be it.

This is definitely a better option than those mentioned. The worst part is the setup to get it just right. I have seen in the PHLster concealment express group the owners walk people through proper adjustment to get a perfect fit. I also use a dark star wedge on mine for the added grip turn and I think it helps with comfort on all kydex holsters.

 

[peteNW503]

Kydex IWB are my favorite type of holsters. I'm not knocking anyone who wears leather or Nylon but as far as triggers being secured I like the audible " click" you get when you holstering with Kydex. The only downsides being it isn't the most comfortable material for carrying and some will mark up your slide. Every time I come home after a day of carrying I use my Slip2000 oil which cleans lubes and helps preserve the coating on your slide so even after 1000 rounds it will look damn good

 

[RVTECH]

The only downsides being it isn't the most comfortable material for carrying and some will mark up your slide.

Man is this true!

I knew a guy a couple years ago who started carrying a chopped Kimber 1911 in a Kydex holster and it destroyed the bluing. It was ugly.

 

[ipartcars]

Kydex IWB are my favorite type of holsters. I'm not knocking anyone who wears leather or Nylon but as far as triggers being secured I like the audible " click" you get when you holstering with Kydex. The only downsides being it isn't the most comfortable material for carrying and some will mark up your slide. Every time I come home after a day of carrying I use my Slip2000 oil which cleans lubes and helps preserve the coating on your slide so even after 1000 rounds it will look damn good

My leather has adjustable retention with audible click. Wouldn't otherwise use it. Get what you're saying.

 

[WillametteWill]

I knew a guy a couple years ago who started carrying a chopped Kimber 1911 in a Kydex holster and it destroyed the bluing. It was ugly.

Although I really like my Kimber 1911, the durability of the finish leaves a lot to be desired. Have heard this from others as well. Mine had holster wear after a week of class that was worse than my LEO duty gun after more than a decade.

 

[WillametteWill]

Yeah, me no likey for Glocks, it would be different with a 3rd Gen Smith and it's 25lbs trigger.

Hey now...I just shot mine this week and I swear it comes in at just under 20 pounds. Don't give it a bad reputation! (BTW, that was the aforementioned duty gun noted above....so it has that going for it.)