Contemplating a revolver for AIWB - Wiley Clapp GP100?

[echo5charlie]

After spending an hour or so doing some research I'm thinking a Wiley Clapp GP100 will fit the bill for me (maybe needing the OEM Compact grip).

Aside from rust, any advantage going stainless over blued?

Does anyone have any experience running one AIWB? If I go this route I'd be ordering a JMCK rig.

Should I seriously contemplate bobbing the hammer?

Since I don't know what I don't know, any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

[PNWTO]

After spending an hour or so doing some research I'm thinking a Wiley Clapp GP100 will fit the bill for me (maybe needing the OEM Compact grip).

Aside from rust, any advantage going stainless over blued?

Does anyone have any experience running one AIWB? If I go this route I'd be ordering a JMCK rig.

Should I seriously contemplate bobbing the hammer?

Since I don't know what I don't know, any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

1. I would say it is preference, ceteris paribus.

2. See below.

3. Probably.

See also:
@Hizzie

http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=13161

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....article-in-MSW

[BehindBlueI's]

I have one of the blued ones, and the finish wore extremely quickly. I sent it back to Ruger within a month of owning it, and they refinished it but it make me leery about carrying it IWB in a leather holster. Perhaps a one-of, as I had a very early one, but if I were going to carry frequently I'd probably go for the stainless. That said, I love the looks of the blued.

It's also my most finicky for the 'crud under the ejector star lock up' problem. My Match Champion will tolerate a lot more dirtiness.

[scott]

I carry a LS 65 aiwb in a jmck George with the foam wedge. It's the most comfortable holster I've ever used. The wedge and extra length make it more comfortable than my j frame dsg clip on, which is already really unobtrusive. I'd go stainless, but it's preference. I carried a 3" m13 before the ladysmith, and I changed because of rust issues. If you wipe it down occasionally I'm sure blue would be fine, though. Definitely Bob the hammer. It makes a huge difference.

[Hizzie]

Compact Lett grips: http://shopruger.com/Rubber-Grips-wi...uctinfo/70084/

[OlongJohnson]

Go stainless so when you have someone go over it and remove all the big, schnarly burrs and break the sharp edges, it doesn't have to be refinished. And rust, too.

[echo5charlie]

Thanks to all. I have read the 23+ page thread and gained some insight. At this point the only reason I can think of for me to spend the $$$ for a system I'll likely not use defensively is "because reasons". Wouldn't be the first time and won't be the last...

[Hizzie]

They are damn fun. The GP Handles recoil better than a comparable SW. Only real suggestion is no extra tuck on the JMCK. Maybe the wing but I bang my knuckle into the tuck.

These pouches look pretty amazing.

http://joxloaderpouches.bigcartel.com

[Totem Polar]

@Hizzie has already weighed in—which is good; he’s the first dude a lot of people think of for running a GP WC hard.

I carry a LS 65 aiwb in a jmck George with the foam wedge. It's the most comfortable holster I've ever used. The wedge and extra length make it more comfortable than my j frame dsg clip on, which is already really unobtrusive. I'd go stainless, but it's preference. I carried a 3" m13 before the ladysmith, and I changed because of rust issues. If you wipe it down occasionally I'm sure blue would be fine, though. Definitely Bob the hammer. It makes a huge difference.

^^^This. I have a 4" K-frame George with the foam wedge as well, and it’s astonishing how well it makes either a 4” 64 or 3” 65 hide.

[Hizzie]

Bobbed

http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/12/10/ph...lapp-upgraded/