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Not a problem, Charles. I keep the Kimber about 4:30, the XD about 5:00. Both holsters have the FBI cant. I would like them to cant a little farther forward, though. It can be a bit of a contortion to draw the gun smoothly, but, I've used the Crossbreed and XD in competition and did ok. I did see a holster from D. M. Bullard in Azle, Tx. that I may give a try . It's canted a lot more and may be what I need for a smoother draw. I did try the three o'clock position, but my hips forced the barrel out and the back end of the slide into my lower ribs. After two or three hours I had to take it off. My ribs hurt for three days! The 4:30 to 5:00 positions are quite comfortable and I almost forget I've got a gun back there. Compvest, the previous statement gives a clue to my body type. It's a modified hour glass would be the closest description. I don't have a skinny waist, but I do have a waist. Top and bottom are about the same size, waist is 8 inches less than they are. I'm 5' 7" and 142 lbs. I hope this helps.

Since this thread has come back to life, I thought I should post an update. Shortly after my original post, I ordered a Supertuck IWB from Crossbreed for my XD 45 ACP. This is a fabulous holster. I've worn it almost every day for over a year now, and it is very comfortable. I wear jeans 95% of the time and went up only one size to make it work. But the XD has some competition now. In August I purchased a Springfield Armory Ulta Compact 1911 A1, and less than a month later, a Kimber Eclipse Pro II (an early Christmas gift to myself!). To carry these, I bought a Hidden Defense IWB from Kirkpatrick Leather. Another great holster, and company. It took two weeks to get it (as compaired to 7 weeks for the Crossbreed) and their customer sevice is second to none! I did look at Smart Carry, but didn't think it would work with my 45's. I haven't been disappointed with IWB carry, though. That Kimber is one sweet shooting pistol! I may have to change my screen name to Kimbergal!! Looks like I've crossed over to the dark side (for all you 1911 fans).

Thanks Venus, now comes the hard part, deciding which one fits me and my "feminine protection"!

I'm still fairly new to concealed carry( only had my CHL since July) and I've been thinking about trying an IWB holster. Do any of the ladies out there use one? What are the drawbacks and pluses? Are they comfortable? A couple of questions that came to mind while at the State Fair this last week, any problems in going to public restrooms? Ie: gun retention or maintaining concealment problems? Thanks in advance for your input.