Did anyone else take advantage of the Presidents Day sales at Galco & High Noon Holsters?

For years I’ve bought pants 2” too big to accommodate IWB carry. I recently bought pants that fit so I needed OWB holsters and took advantage of the sales so I could comfortably tote around my most carried pistols again.

Didn’t hit the sales, but I too have recently switched from IWB to OWB. Don’t know why I didn’t do it sooner. Will keep my IWB holster for occasions when it is necessary, but man I am liking it on my belt more.

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Originally posted by Palehorse01:
Didn’t hit the sales, but I too have recently switched from IWB to OWB. Don’t know why I didn’t do it sooner. Will keep my IWB holster for occasions when it is necessary, but man I am liking it on my belt more.

My pants certainly fit better and really I don’t see much of a difference. I had to wear something to cover even with IWB. So far it’s more comfortable.

I never really understood IWB unless you were tucking in.

A good high and tight OWB is far more comfortable and easier to use and basically requires the same amount of concealment as IWB. Sure you conceal the barrel/bottom of the holster but that’s minute to me.

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Originally posted by cslinger:
I never really understood IWB unless you were tucking in.

A good high and tight OWB is far more comfortable and easier to use and basically requires the same amount of concealment as IWB. Sure you conceal the barrel/bottom of the holster but that’s minute to me.

I’m coming around to that thinking. It only took about 20 years

I tried IWB for a long time and I could never find a comfortable solution.

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Originally posted by sigspecops:
I tried IWB for a long time and I could never find a comfortable solution.

The solution is getting used to discomfort.

Takes about 3-6 months, proper fitting pants (sometimes a size larger, depending on girth, body size, holster, weapon).

OWB is definitely more comfortable (did it a lot over the winter months this year) but well fitting clothing, belt, and dedication means you eventually forget about IWB.

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Originally posted by sigspecops:
I tried IWB for a long time and I could never find a comfortable solution.

I’ve found High Noon Holsters medium duty gear to be the best. They’re durable, thin, and affordable. I bought my first Mr. Softy in 2004 for my P239 and almost exclusively used various models from the series since. For some reason I just always thought the IWB was hidden better. I guess it is a bit still requires a covering garment. If the OWB holster rides high the IWB advantage seems negligible.

I really had no issues except I was tired of buying pants that were too big. 5.11 also had a holiday sale so I bought five pairs of pants from them but in a proper waist size (28” vs 30”). That required OWB holsters. I wanted to try the Galco for my K9 and it’s nice but the High Noon stuff is great for much less money. I’ll probably buy other OWB holsters during a future sale for my CZ P-01, HK P7M8, P239, and maybe a few others but these were the ones I carry the most so I started with them.


Some of my IWB setups.