Originally Posted by
Chris17404
Hi all,
When I first started carrying a gun (Glock 19) back in 2004, I tried the traditional string-side IWB position using the typical locations - 3:00, 3:30 and 4:00. This was a Sidearmor IWB holster. I very quickly learned that due to my body type, that just wasn't going to work. I immediately discovered AIWB back then and never looked back. I started out with a Dale Fricke Arch Angel and now use a JMCK AIWB 2.5 w/ wing claw and wide-spaced loops, which is by far the best holster I've ever used.
I'm 6'2", 190lbs, in good shape for a 44yo. I have long limbs, a relatively high waist, and I'd say hips that are a bit wider than the average male simply due to bone structure. This made strong-side IWB carry difficult for a few reasons. The holster and gun stuck way out due to my wider hips and not having that typical "pocket" at 4:00 most men say fits a gun so nicely. Also, my long arms and high waist made the draw motion contain that much more movement, and it was slow. AIWB solved all of those problems, plus was incredibly comfortable in all body positions (standing, seated, etc).
But... I'm motivated to give IWB a try again, for a few reasons. Basically, it's a striker-fired gun and at my age safety is becoming a priority. This time I'd like to try IWB a bit further forward, perhaps around 2:30 or so, to see if that could aid in concealment and comfort and retain the gun's more forward position on my body for ease of access on the draw.
I'd like to ask for your feedback on this plan, and perhaps suggest a particular holster (make, model, specs) that may work for me, given my body type. I actually tried my JMCK AIWB 2.5 w/ wing claw today, and it's "ok" but not great. Perhaps some sort of JMCK IWB V3 would be more appropriate, with a 0 or 5 degree cant and wide-spaced loops. If I can't find anything that works I won't be too heart-broken, but I'd like to give it a fair shot.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Chris