You may be surprised at how well a good OWB holster can conceal. I have some that rival any of my IWB's in that area. The most noticeable part of the gun (at least for me), tends to be the bottom of the handle. That part is pressed tight against my body with both IIWB and OWB holsters.Ruark wrote:I would say comfort. Most IWB holsters conceal pretty well by default, especially comparied to an OWB.Soccerdad1995 wrote:What is more important, comfort or concealment?
My advice would be to start with OWB and a cover garment if comfort is a concern. If you, personally, have an issue with negative reactions, or whatever, then get an IWB holster.
As far as starting with an OWB, I've used an OWB for years, usually with a cover garment. That's the whole issue; I've never worn an IWB. I don't really want to go to the hassle of ordering or buying an IWB (we live rural, far from the nearest anything), then decide it was the wrong one.
But getting off my soap box, I have found that the most comfortable position for me is to wear the holster at 3:00 with just a tiny bit of cant. This may well vary based on body type, but for me, it is definitely the most comfortable for both IWB and OWB style holsters.