AIWB; How do You Know...

[GardoneVT]

....its a good carry method ,before spending money on a holster?

The dilemma I have;any attempt to carry IWB for me using either my current holster (blade-tech IWB) or even just the pistol (Beretta 92 Brigadier) in my jeans Martin Riggs-style results in two things.

One, the pistol jutting into my legs while seated, and my belly looking like its hosting a Xenomorph either seated or standing.

Are those effects a function of -

Handgun's too big?
Body type isnt compatible (32" waist, 5'10 height 160lb)?
GardoneVT just sucks at life??

[JV_]

....its a good carry method ,before spending money on a holster?

Borrow one.

Handgun's too big?
Body type isnt compatible (32" waist, 5'10 height 160lb)?

We have similar stats, except I'm 2" shorter. I can easily carry a 17 or 34.

[GardoneVT]

Borrow one.



We have similar stats, except I'm 2" shorter. I can easily carry a 17 or 34.

Thanks.Ill ask only one more thing-does the length of the handgun play a part in comfort?

[orionz06]

Thanks.Ill ask only one more thing-does the length of the handgun play a part in comfort?

Length of the holster does, with ride height being a factor there too.

[GardoneVT]

Length of the holster does, with ride height being a factor there too.

Gotcha. No way to put this without sounding like a 'tard, so here goes....how does one keep the weapon/holster combo from uncomfortably rubbing your "gun"?

[JV_]

does the length of the handgun play a part in comfort?

Yes, usually when it comes to sitting and bending.

how does one keep the weapon/holster combo from uncomfortably rubbing your "gun"?

Wear underwear. You have to move it laterally to find your own sweet spot.

[GardoneVT]

Thanks for the responses all. Since the fellow shooters I know think 25 yards is impossible to shoot with a handgun, whats a good holster to pick up for an AIWB first timer?

[YVK]

92 Brig is not only 5 inch long bbl, but also 36 Oz unloaded. I aiwb'd an Elite. These are not the guns to figure out if aiwb is for you.
Best of my knowledge, only Tony had a brig-wide holsters, but you should also ask Tom above if he has any.

[GardoneVT]

92 Brig is not only 5 inch long bbl, but also 36 Oz unloaded. I aiwb'd an Elite. These are not the guns to figure out if aiwb is for you.
Best of my knowledge, only Tony had a brig-wide holsters, but you should also ask Tom above if he has any.

Fair enough.That being said, I'm not changing guns again unless its for a VERY good reason. Gotta make it work with the 92.

[Haraise]

The 92 is a bit wide, but check Dark Star Gear for a holster. Very good AIWB rig... and I've never found a way to check any carry method, but buy a holster. Maybe you could find a friend to borrow one from?