IWB...bigger pants?

chris in va · February 10, 2005, 12:32 PM

Do you guys find that you need a larger waist size when you go IWB? Once this XD9 goes in my Galco...can't...breathe... :barf:

FirstFreedom · February 10, 2005, 12:39 PM

Yap, you need bigger pants and belts - a whole new wardrobe - but 1 reason why IWB stinks, IMO.

Go OWB, either BS or paddle - if it's a high ride holster, with a fairly short bbl'ed gun (4" or less), then the exact same covering garment that you would have needed to cover the IWB carry rig, will cover the OWB rig. Good holster, HIGH and TIGHT is the key, with a good belt.

Master Blaster · February 10, 2005, 12:45 PM

Yes, then once you get the bigger pants, you will find that they have a tendancy to ride down do to the weight of the gun, even with a really good belt. Unless you tighten the belt to the point where the gun is digging into your side and you can't breathe again.

Sort of a catch 22.

Black_Snowman · February 10, 2005, 01:00 PM

Loose enough weight so you hips stick out enough to hold it up

For long periods of time, particularly when I'm active, I find OWB to much more comfortable. If I'm in public, I find IWB to more comforting that I won't expose my CCW.

Japle · February 11, 2005, 12:52 PM

Yep. I normally wear 33s, but bought 34s for IWB.

Different belt, too of course. $55 at Dillon's.

John
Cape Canaveral

chris in va · February 12, 2005, 04:08 AM

Ok, I ran out and bought some 38's instead of the usual 36's. Now I can actually deal with the pain better.

Tell you something funny though, trying on different pants in the store really had me nervous because I had to take off my IWB/XD9 in the process. I was crossing my fingers no cameras were behind that mirror in the stall.

HighVelocity · February 12, 2005, 07:33 AM

The funny thing about buying bigger pants is that the body adapts to fill them.

Seriously though, I carry a Glock 30 in a Don Hume IWB and did not get bigger pants, yet it's still comfortable.

STEVE M · February 12, 2005, 07:33 AM

When I'm out trying on pants I'll wear a bellyband. Thant way I don't have

to take the gun off and I can tell if the pants will fit over the gun.

J 92 Brigadier · February 12, 2005, 09:37 AM

It's a good idea to get a heavy duty (thick) gun belt at least one size larger than your dress belt such as a Galco or DeSantis brand. You can find one for about $30-$60, but they are a good investment for stable carry. Try one on. You are in the same boat as the rest of us. Wearing IWB caused me to think about losing a few pounds to offset the discomfort of tight fitting pants. If you were thinking of dieting, this is a good reason to stay on track until the gun fits comfortable. I am constantly working on this. Maybe someday I'll reach my goal.

m0ntels · February 12, 2005, 10:37 AM

Gotta agree about the pants. My baggy jeans arent so baggy anymore

The most important things are a good rig and just finding what part of your anatomy holds a gun best. I also have heard not to get bigger pants because the snugness holds the holster in it's position better on draw/reholster.

Randy

February 10, 2005, 12:32 PM	#1
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	IWB...bigger pants? Do you guys find that you need a larger waist size when you go IWB? Once this XD9 goes in my Galco...can't...breathe... :barf:

February 10, 2005, 01:00 PM	#4
Black_Snowman Member Join Date: February 15, 2002 Posts: 85	Loose enough weight so you hips stick out enough to hold it up For long periods of time, particularly when I'm active, I find OWB to much more comfortable. If I'm in public, I find IWB to more comforting that I won't expose my CCW. __________________ Gun control is a human rights violation. I'm a gun nut. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ'

February 12, 2005, 07:33 AM	#8
STEVE M Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 1999 Location: TN. USA Posts: 607	When I'm out trying on pants I'll wear a bellyband. Thant way I don't have to take the gun off and I can tell if the pants will fit over the gun. __________________ MOLON LABE! I've joined the 300.

February 12, 2005, 09:37 AM	#9
J 92 Brigadier Member Join Date: November 25, 2004 Location: Macomb County, MI Posts: 44	It's a good idea to get a heavy duty (thick) gun belt at least one size larger than your dress belt such as a Galco or DeSantis brand. You can find one for about $30-$60, but they are a good investment for stable carry. Try one on. You are in the same boat as the rest of us. Wearing IWB caused me to think about losing a few pounds to offset the discomfort of tight fitting pants. If you were thinking of dieting, this is a good reason to stay on track until the gun fits comfortable. I am constantly working on this. Maybe someday I'll reach my goal. __________________ NRA Safety Range Officer

February 10, 2005, 12:39 PM	#2
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	Yap, you need bigger pants and belts - a whole new wardrobe - but 1 reason why IWB stinks, IMO. Go OWB, either BS or paddle - if it's a high ride holster, with a fairly short bbl'ed gun (4" or less), then the exact same covering garment that you would have needed to cover the IWB carry rig, will cover the OWB rig. Good holster, HIGH and TIGHT is the key, with a good belt.

February 10, 2005, 12:45 PM	#3
Master Blaster Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1999 Location: One of the original 13 Colonies Posts: 2,281	Yes, then once you get the bigger pants, you will find that they have a tendancy to ride down do to the weight of the gun, even with a really good belt. Unless you tighten the belt to the point where the gun is digging into your side and you can't breathe again. Sort of a catch 22.

February 11, 2005, 12:52 PM	#5
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,340	Yep. I normally wear 33s, but bought 34s for IWB. Different belt, too of course. $55 at Dillon's. John Cape Canaveral

February 12, 2005, 04:08 AM	#6
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Ok, I ran out and bought some 38's instead of the usual 36's. Now I can actually deal with the pain better. Tell you something funny though, trying on different pants in the store really had me nervous because I had to take off my IWB/XD9 in the process. I was crossing my fingers no cameras were behind that mirror in the stall.

February 12, 2005, 07:33 AM	#7
HighVelocity Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2005 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 220	The funny thing about buying bigger pants is that the body adapts to fill them. Seriously though, I carry a Glock 30 in a Don Hume IWB and did not get bigger pants, yet it's still comfortable.

February 12, 2005, 10:37 AM	#10
m0ntels Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2004 Location: Perkasie, PA Posts: 263	Gotta agree about the pants. My baggy jeans arent so baggy anymore The most important things are a good rig and just finding what part of your anatomy holds a gun best. I also have heard not to get bigger pants because the snugness holds the holster in it's position better on draw/reholster. Randy