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XD40Brian · 03-22-2007, 07:05 AM

What is an OWB/IWB holster? Outside waistband/ Inside waistband? Thats my best guess. Sorry im new to handguns and i keep seeing IWB and OWB.

SpringfieldXD.40 · 03-22-2007, 07:11 AM

you got it!

there is no such thing as a dumb question

XD40Brian · 03-22-2007, 07:28 AM

My mom always told me I was smart, guess she was right. haha.

Vincent · 03-22-2007, 06:24 PM

Brian, before you go out and spend a lot of money on holsters like I did, seriously decide how you are going to carry. I got all wrapped up with the IWB and blew close to $300 on two quality iwb holsters. That was three years (36 months) ago and they have been sitting on a shelf for the last 35 months. I can't stand to carry IWB.

Save youself a lot of time and money and go with an OWB. Lot cheaper and a lot more comfortable.

Matt`G · 03-23-2007, 06:11 AM

Not to disregard Vincent's high regard for OWB, but everyone has different preferences, and everyone is built differently. There are plenty here that carry daily with an IWB and have no problems.

Do you know anyone from whom you can borrow a holster? It might help.

**jnclement** · 03-23-2007, 06:32 AM

I read a comment on here once, where a guy said everyone ended up with a drawer full of holsters, while trying to find what worked. I thought "what a load of crap". I now have a drawer full of holsters. Let's see, I have a belly band, thunderwear, Blackhawk, Fobus, Hume JIT, Uncle Mike's slide, and a few nylon holsters. My Crossbreed Supertuck IWB gets the most use now, comfortable and conceals well. Second would be the generic slide from Uncle Mike's, it fits everything. Follow Matt G's advice, try to borrow some.

XD40Brian · 03-23-2007, 06:53 AM

Im not even looking for a holster right now, im just somewhat new to handguns and trying to get all the abbreviations and lingo correct. My xd40 is for home defense and i also take it to the range, i do not carry it on my person. Thanks for the advice though.

DLE88 · 03-23-2007, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpringfieldXD.40

you got it!

there is no such thing as a dumb question

Actually, the only dumb question is the one that's not asked!

03-22-2007, 07:05 AM	#1
XD40Brian XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 30	This is probably a dumb question but....... What is an OWB/IWB holster? Outside waistband/ Inside waistband? Thats my best guess. Sorry im new to handguns and i keep seeing IWB and OWB.

03-22-2007, 07:11 AM	#2
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Matt`G XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 602	Not to disregard Vincent's high regard for OWB, but everyone has different preferences, and everyone is built differently. There are plenty here that carry daily with an IWB and have no problems. Do you know anyone from whom you can borrow a holster? It might help. __________________ Matt G. Got Jabber? matt [ at ] accordingtomatt [ dot ] com

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03-22-2007, 07:28 AM	#3
XD40Brian XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 30	My mom always told me I was smart, guess she was right. haha.

03-22-2007, 06:24 PM	#4
Vincent XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 134	Brian, before you go out and spend a lot of money on holsters like I did, seriously decide how you are going to carry. I got all wrapped up with the IWB and blew close to $300 on two quality iwb holsters. That was three years (36 months) ago and they have been sitting on a shelf for the last 35 months. I can't stand to carry IWB. Save youself a lot of time and money and go with an OWB. Lot cheaper and a lot more comfortable.

03-23-2007, 06:32 AM	#6
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,491	I read a comment on here once, where a guy said everyone ended up with a drawer full of holsters, while trying to find what worked. I thought "what a load of crap". I now have a drawer full of holsters. Let's see, I have a belly band, thunderwear, Blackhawk, Fobus, Hume JIT, Uncle Mike's slide, and a few nylon holsters. My Crossbreed Supertuck IWB gets the most use now, comfortable and conceals well. Second would be the generic slide from Uncle Mike's, it fits everything. Follow Matt G's advice, try to borrow some.

03-23-2007, 06:53 AM	#7
XD40Brian XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 30	Im not even looking for a holster right now, im just somewhat new to handguns and trying to get all the abbreviations and lingo correct. My xd40 is for home defense and i also take it to the range, i do not carry it on my person. Thanks for the advice though.