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Just to update on this topic, the pains are GONE!!!! I think it was a combination of things like I said previous. But working out with the weights and doing "Back work" I think helped a lot.

I will say that this last week has made me much more comfortable in using my Galco OWB and the confidence that I can conceal it effectively. I also wore the IWB this weekend w/o issue. I think the pains were a combination of many things.

1) The belt might play a small role (lack of support)
2) Waist band on short too small for IWB use
3) Decrease of muscle tone in lower back

I have addressed them as follows:
1) new belt on order
2) Bought a couple of pairs of shorts for now
3) I have been back hitting the weights post Marathon and am felling GREAT. I have a very mild history of Degenertive Disc Disease that flairs up in mild lower back pain if I quit lifting weights for too long. So that is improving now.

Also to update, I have used my Galco OWB set-up exclusively this week with no issues. I think another issue to the problem is needing a little more waist room ing my pairs of shorts for the IWB. I think the waist band on my shorts is digging in a little. So it's time for some summer wardrobe updates. I HATE CLOTHES SHOPPING, especially if I have to try stuff on!!!!

What a coincidence, I ordered that very belt this morning in Coyote Tan.

I'm gonna try the Galco OWB set up today and see how it goes. I had considered the Sciatic Nerve issue also, we'll see what happens today.

Thanks for the responses guys. I have moved the C-Tac around a little and the 3:30-4:00 seems the best for comfort. Additionally, this is most prevelant when standing, sitting is actually pretty comfy with this set up. I think maybe the thin (width) belt is sagging and not supporting the weight. It also seems that I need a notch in between on the belt. I did where my OWB very briefly this evening prior to disarming at my Dad's to play with my nieces and I still had some pain/discomfort. Though it could have carried over from my day of shopping with the wife with the IWB set up. I am just still not really comfy with the OWB for concealment, although for comfort it is nice.

I was considering a Wilderness Instructors belt as I have heard good things about them. I would likely step up to 1-1/2". Any reviews of this beltfor very casual wear? They appear to be very adjustable.

Thanks again guys, all resonses are appreciated.

OK guys and gals, I've been carrying for a few weeks now and am having my first issue. I carry my Glock 23 IWB at 3:30-4:00 in a C-TAC most of the time. Lately after an hour or so I begin having pain in my left and right flank waist band area radiating to my lower back. Now I think I have added a couple of pounds since Feb. due to cutting back on running/working out post Marathon, but I wonder if this might be belt related. I wear a double thick 1 1/4" wide belt that I found at a local gun show. I just wonder if it is not supportive enough and might be the root of all this. I know wearing a gun is supposed to comforting not comfortable, but I think this can be fixed. Any ideas??