(Not to rub it in, but today it was in the 70's again and I was out on my bike!):dance3:
Thanks for the advice guys. I have decided most definitely for getting an IWB holster. I just need to find something within my budget (which isn't much).
I really like the idea of SOB carry. Any thoughts?
I really like the idea of SOB carry. Any thoughts?
I'm not a fan of SOB carry since I already have spinal issues to begin with (minor scoliosis, not bad enough to warrant surgery or for non-medical professionals to notice but bad enough that back issues bother me more easily than most people). Many law enforcement agencies discourage or prohibit SOB carry or to have anything over the spine on their duty belt for OSHA and worker's comp reasons. I firmly believe in protecting one's spine.
If I'm carrying multiple, the combination of modes I may use are;
Most I've done at one time was four just to see if I could do it.
- IWB
- Concealed OWB (Safepacker)
- Smartcarry (either one or two).
- Single or dual shoulder if I'm wearing a coat or jacket
- IWB at 10 or 11 for a small pocket .380 ACP for a left handed draw in a pop up holster.
BTW, GF, four of a kind beats three of a kind any day. :wink:
I tried ankle and I don't care for it since the barrel or the slide of the firearm tends to rest on the bone. I haven't tried the undershirt holsters. I suspect I will probably be trying that mode next.
If you're trained to take falls you could feasibly carry SOB. However, if that is your only mode of carry, you will be at a great disadvantage if you are in a seated position. If the chair you're seated in has a partial back, your firearm could feasibly get caught in the chair.
Oh, you cheeky bastard! :biggrin: Go ahead and gloat. It is snowing here right now. :cray:
Welcome, BigRoss!
I am also a husky, big-boned type. (Okay, I'm fat) I actually tried a Fobus RotoTilt that my buddy had, and I found that the holster really seems to stick out. Nice fit for the range or open carry (although for open I like something with active retention) but difficult to conceal. Unfortunately, for those of us with Donelap's Disesase (where our belly has "done lapped" over our belt) our conceal options are fewer. I have found that a nice, form fitting leather IWB (In Waist Band) is the most concealable. Unfortunately, you will probably have to buy some new pants that are one size larger than normal, but I would try with your current pants first.
When carrying OWB (Over Waist Band) concealed I usually like as minimal a holster as is practical, Like a speed scabbard. This is what I like:
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However, when it comes to IWB, I really have three things that I look for; ability to conform to user (leather or other hide), ability to use with shirt tucked or untucked (no reason to buy two holsters for the same basic job), and most importantly a shield between my body and the gun. This is very important for us big fellas. It results in a much more comfortable carry, and protects the firearm from our corrosive sweat. This will be my next purchase:
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When I carry IWB I usually carry strong side, 4 or 5 o'clock.
Good luck, and happy carrying!
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