Looking for 1st IWB holster

View · by **xracer390** on Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:45 pm

Thinking about a Kholster for my G26 as they are on sale through the end of the month $39
any feedback here? Do I need bigger pants to wear IWB I like my jeans snug. Thanks

View · by **shooter115** on Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:14 pm

I'd plan on +2" for comfortable IWB carry. IMHO, the Crossbreed holters are about the best I've found so far.

View · by **Thunder71** on Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:28 pm

I'd recommend looking at the Silent Thunder (http://www.giholsters.com), less unnecessary leather and a very quality product. I love the leather lined Kydex, and Ron and Sheryl are great people to work with. I have my 3rd one in the making as I type... I just can't stand the crossbreed style holsters myself.

If your pants are snug now IWB most likely won't work and definitely wouldn't be comfortable is it does work. I'd recommend getting the holster then trying on some pants to see what size you'll need.

View · by **PhilaBOR** on Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:55 pm

shooter115 wrote:I'd plan on +2" for comfortable IWB carry. IMHO, the Crossbreed holters are about the best I've found so far.

I agree on both counts. I've been carrying a full size M&P for about 2 years in a Crossbreed.

View · by **thunderoussilence** on Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:36 pm

Sideguard holsters he also does custom.

View · by **grousemaster** on Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:31 pm

shooter115 wrote:I'd plan on +2" for comfortable IWB carry. IMHO, the Crossbreed holters are about the best I've found so far.

Galco king-tuk tops the Crossbreed, and about $30 less expensive

View · by **ninjaplease!** on Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:51 pm

I've got a Comp-Tec Minotaur MTAC for my PPS. I love it. I used to carry with a Crossbreed but I wasn't too thrilled about it.

The MTAC is smooth all the way around, so I feel its more comfortable than the "raw" leather on the back of the crossbreed.

View · by **grousemaster** on Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:59 pm

ninjaplease! wrote:I've got a Comp-Tec Minotaur MTAC for my PPS. I love it. I used to carry with a Crossbreed but I wasn't too thrilled about it.

The MTAC is smooth all the way around, so I feel its more comfortable than the "raw" leather on the back of the crossbreed.

If you like a cross breed you'd love the king-tuk. I don't know anyone that's worn both and preferred the crossbreed.

View · by **Pat Cannon** on Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:04 pm

I was very happy with the Comp-Tac CTAC when I carried a 1911. When I switched to carrying a revolver I basically copied the KHolster when I made the holster I use for everyday carry, and I like this holster even better. I was gonna say, dollar for dollar, get the KHolster, but the King Tuk looks pretty nice for about ten bucks more.

Personally I didn't switch to bigger pants when I started carrying IWB, but I guess I never wore them really snug. You'll have to try it yourself and see how it feels.

View · by **Stradawhovious** on Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:13 pm

+2" on the pants (like others have pointed out)

I basically carry in a SGH DoubleSnap 99% of the time.

View · by **goett047** on Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:52 pm

Get a good gun belt...it makes a world of difference

View · by **EAJuggalo** on Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:56 pm

Get a good belt is the best advice you can ever get for carrying. I'm partial to the MTAC from Comp-Tac, I carry a G21SF in one most days during the winter.

View · by **PileDriver** on Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:00 pm

+1 on Side Guard. Erik make's a good product, I carry in a IWB double snap.

goett047 wrote:Get a good gun belt...it makes a world of difference

This is where I know I'm lacking. My Cabela's belt doesn't cut it anymore. Suggestions? I'm most likely just gonna order one up from Erik.

View · by **Erik_Pakieser** on Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:13 pm

I like the Wilderness original belts. If you want something more low-profile, Galco and Bianchi both make nice belts purpose built for carrying. I would not recommend the Blackhawk belts, I have one and it's falling apart.

View · by **goett047** on Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:16 pm

I currently use a NM blackhawK instructor's belt and I really like it....its only a few months old so Idk how it will hold up