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LarryH wrote:

Mando'a wrote: Just because of it's position, I have a few minor issues reaching for and putting away my wallet. I'm sure I'll learn to deal with this efficiently with practice.

I suggest you consider moving your wallet to the other side.

The first adjustment I made to carrying was moving my cell phone from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock.

Yeah, it's just difficult, after carrying it there for all these years... Thanks for the suggestion, I'll try again, after I get used to the rest of these adjustments.

I've moved the holster slightly more to the hip, and elevated the holster up by one more hole. That has made it easier to manipulate my wallet, and made the holster even more comfortable.

This has caused me to make a lot of changes to my "Utility" belt.
I have a Masonic fob that I keep at the 9 o'clock on belt, and use it to hold my car keys with a carabiner.
I carry a folding knife, in my left rear pocket. I've also started carrying my iPhone there as well.
Then my ID badges for my various work locations, hang from the 11 o'clock.

Starting to run out of real estate...

CompVest wrote:And the down side to having to sit up straight? This could be a new selling feature for the M-Tac. "Use the holster that not only gives you protection from bad guys but from bad posture as well!"

I know, I shouldn't whine about that, but I'm a computer geek, so I'm always hunched over a computer.

It's been slow today, so I keep tinkering with the position, and cant.

It's feeling better.

Sorry no review yet. Work has been keeping me very busy the last two weeks.

Haven't really had a chance to wear it. Also I started to doubt that I made a good purchase. Since I was wearing it at the 3 o'clock position, it was just very uncomfortable, and had to buy a larger size pants to accommodate it there.

I've had to make some adjustments to the cant, and so far the most comfortable position is just slightly to the right of my cheek. I guess this is the 4 o'clock position. I was able to wear this with my regular sized pants. I will need to buy a slightly longer belt.

I hardly know it is there when I stand up. I do notice it when I sit. I tend to have to keep my back straight. Even when I lean back, it is only slightly noticeable.
After moving it there I feel much better about the decision to buy this holster.

Just because of it's position, I have a few minor issues reaching for and putting away my wallet. I'm sure I'll learn to deal with this efficiently with practice.

Again, this is the MTAC for a Glock 22.

Hopefully I can post a full review at the end of next week.

**made a few minor grammar edits. and clarified one of my statements.

My MTAC holster arrived a few hours ago.

So far so good.

I see a few mistakes already.

I ordered the standard 1.25" belt clips, so tucking in the shirt is difficult. So for now, I guess I'll have to buy some "A"-shirts and wear an over-shirt, untucked.

I'm wearing directly on the hip. I had to lower the holster, because, when I would sit, the gun would dig into my ribs.

I believe my fat belly will be an asset (for once). The gun seems to hug the side of my belly. I've tested with an over-shirt, and it is indistinguishable.

I haven't tried to sit in my car seat yet. I'll post when I do.

I'll post a review in a few weeks.

frazzled wrote:

CompVest wrote:Mando'a,

If you are willing to say what part of TX you live in. I suspect there are several members that would be willing to let you see/try on their carry methods.

Just remember, being in Texas means beware the Hawaiian shirt mafia!

HA!

I'm a computer geek, so fashion, to me, is blue jeans, a grey or black T-shirt (normally with Aerosmith or Metallica emblems), and hiking boots (In case a mountain suddenly sprouts up inside the server room).
Currently a pull-over hoodie, since it is cold out.

I don't think I can bring myself to wearing a Hawaiian shirt, yet...
But if that's what it takes to not print...

CompVest wrote:Mando'a,

If you are willing to say what part of TX you live in. I suspect there are several members that would be willing to let you see/try on their carry methods.

I live in Round Rock.

steking wrote:

XtremeDuty.45 wrote: So, for Father’s day I got a 1911 and an OWB that I carry on a daily basis. This is by far the most comfortable way I have found to carry. I can throw on a t-shirt and not think twice about it. With the slimness of the 1911 the t-shirt covers the gun and OWB holster great.

+1

I carry an officers model 1911 OWB in a inexpensive Don Hume slider. I throw one of the many Carhartt t-shirt's and it conceals quite nicely. Carhartt's are a little longer and thicker than normal T's.

I'm truly surprised at the number of pro-OWB responses. I just expected that in Texas (during the summer), IWB, would be the way to go.

Also, reading that T-shirts are good enough to conceal; I expected you would have to wear a light jacket.

Many thanks for all the great responses.

XtremeDuty.45 wrote:I went through this very same debate when I got my CHL. At the time I only owned an XD.45 which is comparable to your Glock in size. After much research I decided to go with the IWB for this particular gun. It was just too big to wear OWB with just a t-shirt thrown over it and I did not want to wear any extra clothing during the long summer heat. I bought a Minotaur MTAC which I absolutely love. It works great conceals great and is very comfortable. The problem I had was I did not like IWB carry. So, for Father’s day I got a 1911 and an OWB that I carry on a daily basis. This is by far the most comfortable way I have found to carry. I can throw on a t-shirt and not think twice about it. With the slimness of the 1911 the t-shirt covers the gun and OWB holster great.

Currently the MTAC is #1 on my list.

I knew the size of the G22 would be an issue, when I decided on buying that gun. I wanted the .40 S&W, for the reason that (IMHO) it does bridge the gap between the 9mm and .45. But I wanted a full size gun, to help with the recoil.

Thanks for all the replies!! The responses are quite varied.

XtremeDuty.45 wrote:what type of gun do you carry?

Glock 22

thanks

In my quest to find the proper carry holster (for me). I started to wonder if I should consider the OWB-type holsters.

I dismissed the OWB, thinking that during the Texas summer, it would be impractical. (having to wear a light jacket to conceal)

Also, because of a limited budget, buying both just isn't an option. But I'm trying to keep an open mind before selecting a holster.

I apologize if this has been dealt with in another thread. I just didn't see anything.

Your experience and thoughts on this subject are greatly appreciated.