Holsters hold guns. Heavy guns drag on the belt, whether they are IWB or OWB holsters. To date, a good fitting, wide belt has been the best way to carry a heavy gun.
Most holsters today are leather or Kydex or Nylon and most offer a slick side that will slide up and down and side to side with ease. When one uses an outside the waist holster, the only thing supporting the gun is the leather belt. If it's a heavy gun, as the hours drag on, we become aware of that weight. Hence the development of alloy frames and polymers, to help take some of that weight off.
Inside the waistband holsters are not really much better, as they still mostly rely on the belt to keep the darn thing from falling down into the pants. I've tried several brands, and for heavy autos, I've decided this is just about as good as it gets.
The surface of these holsters is impregnated with a substance just like the silicone surface of one's oven mitts. It's "Tacky." It sort of sticks to surfaces and forms a bond. The weight of the gun, is therefore spread out over a large surface that involves both the pants, and the undergarment, whether that be a tucked in tee shirt, or one's underwear. If you don't wear underwear...I suppose it could be uncomfortable.
When you distribute the weight over a larger surface area, the weight virtually disappears, or at least, there is no feeling of belt drag.
This particular holster fits a full size 1911, a commander length (shown) and a compact. It also fits my CW-9, my XD-S and my J-Frame .38!
They make a holster without the clip as well, and I like it, because I can easily and quickly slip it from strong side to cross draw while driving so the seat belt doesn't interfere. For the price, these are about as good as it gets. They make magazine pouches as well. I've worn them all day and even without the clip, they stay put where you place them, even with vigorous walking and light jogging (with the proper supporting garment.
Most holsters today are leather or Kydex or Nylon and most offer a slick side that will slide up and down and side to side with ease. When one uses an outside the waist holster, the only thing supporting the gun is the leather belt. If it's a heavy gun, as the hours drag on, we become aware of that weight. Hence the development of alloy frames and polymers, to help take some of that weight off.
Inside the waistband holsters are not really much better, as they still mostly rely on the belt to keep the darn thing from falling down into the pants. I've tried several brands, and for heavy autos, I've decided this is just about as good as it gets.
The surface of these holsters is impregnated with a substance just like the silicone surface of one's oven mitts. It's "Tacky." It sort of sticks to surfaces and forms a bond. The weight of the gun, is therefore spread out over a large surface that involves both the pants, and the undergarment, whether that be a tucked in tee shirt, or one's underwear. If you don't wear underwear...I suppose it could be uncomfortable.
When you distribute the weight over a larger surface area, the weight virtually disappears, or at least, there is no feeling of belt drag.
This particular holster fits a full size 1911, a commander length (shown) and a compact. It also fits my CW-9, my XD-S and my J-Frame .38!
They make a holster without the clip as well, and I like it, because I can easily and quickly slip it from strong side to cross draw while driving so the seat belt doesn't interfere. For the price, these are about as good as it gets. They make magazine pouches as well. I've worn them all day and even without the clip, they stay put where you place them, even with vigorous walking and light jogging (with the proper supporting garment.