Lcp iwb?

[g_one]

(edit: I guess the all caps on the subject hit some sort of filter, so LCP IWB? became Lcp iwb?)

I carried a G26 IWB for a while, in a Raven Concealment Kydex. It was a great holster but ultimately I moved down in size to an LCP, which I've been carrying in a pocket holster.

I'd like to have an IWB holster for my LCP, but I've got a concern or two before I jump in. First, I think a leather may be a better bet for me. I have to clamp my pants down pretty tight due to my body shape (I'm all belly and no hips, and I wear my belt just below the fold of my gut), so the kydex holster had a tendency to dig in to my skin a little.

I've always been a supporter of High Noon holsters, and they have some really nice belt clip IWB's: a low ride ("Mr. Softy") and a high ride ("Upper Cut"). These two holsters are essentially identical except for how low or high the gun sits.

Any thoughts?

 

[rayban]

I've made a few of these, and instead of IWB, the guys seems to like it between the belt and waist band.

 

[bainter1212]

What kind of belt are you using? I have similar body shape (moderate gut, no butt) and I have found that a nice, thick stiff belt doesn't have to cinched down near as much as the other lesser quality belts that I own.

 

[heeler]

On a small light pistol such as the LCP I think rayban's idea is great.
I carry an LCP daily and even as small as it is I still cannot stand the feel of an IWB carry.

 

[smalls]

I have to clamp my pants down pretty tight due to my body shape (I'm all belly and no hips, and I wear my belt just below the fold of my gut), so the kydex holster had a tendency to dig in to my skin a little.

This is most certainly a belt issue. Spend the extra money, but a gun belt.

 

[rayban]

Smalls, no belt is gonna help that situation.....I say that when you wear your belt south of the largest diameter of yourself, gravity will always win out.
Suspenders is the answer.

 

[g_one]

Thanks guys. I definitely need to invest in a good belt; mine is just a generic, stretched out, cheap model. The High Noon Rock Steady is drawing my eye, maybe I'll splurge and buy one of those before I get a holster. Suspenders probably would be a better idea, but I just can't bring myself to wear them yet.

Not a bad idea for between the belt and pants - my main concern with a gun as small as the LCP is that once I get it in an IWB holster, there won't be enough grip sticking out to be able to get a good quick drawn on it.

 

[smalls]

Not a bad idea for between the belt and pants - my main concern with a gun as small as the LCP is that once I get it in an IWB holster, there won't be enough grip sticking out to be able to get a good quick drawn on it.

Make sure you look at whatever you buy, first. You should be able to tell whether or not you can get a good purchase on the grip by looking at it. A little extra forward cant helps here, too

Suspenders is the answer.

Good advice. I'm only 23 I forget people actually wear them, haha