Is it better to carry IWB or OWB?

IWB holsters will generally be better for situations when it is of the utmost importance to conceal your firearm, such as in your everyday life, while OWB Holsters will be better for situations when it is not overly necessary to keep the gun concealed (such as when you’re embarking on a hike out in the woods).

Are IWB holster comfortable?

IWB holsters can be not only physically but also mentally comfortable, especially when you keep the factors we mentioned above in mind when choosing your holster. IWB’s are an excellent choice when opting to carry, but ultimately it comes down to what you prefer and what meets your needs.

Should you carry a big gun in a bad holster?

A big gun in a crappy holster riding on the floppy belt of a guy with a big ol’ beer belly will probably think AIWB carry is akin to some medieval torture method than a way to carry a gun. Conversely, a quality rig on the waist of a person in even average shape will likely find it very comfortable once they have adjusted to carrying there.

Is strongside carry harder to carry?

Strongside carry, even OWB, requires some movement and gyration to produce the gun when belted and is far tougher if you carry IWB. If you are carrying Small-of-Back or even behind the hip, you can likely forget about it.

What is the best carry position for You?

All carry positions have advantages and disadvantages, but some positions lend themselves far more readily to a fast, glitch-free draw, or provide better defensibility of the gun should an attacker come to grips with you. For our purposes today we are considering only the beltline area, not pockets, ankle carry, shoulder holsters or anything else.

Do you have problems with aiwb carry?

Bottom line: if you are toting a bunch of extra fuel around your middle, you may have problems with AIWB carry, though you may not. The other major complaint about AIWB carry is one common and vocal enough I will address it alone in the following section. “You’ll Shoot Your Tackle Off!”