Inside the Waistband
Inside Waistband Holster
You already reading this means you are looking for a reliable, nice & secure inside the waistband holster. You most definitely came to the right place! Falco Holsters crafts custom inside waistband holsters since 1989 and our compatibility with over 3100 handguns & over 60 lights is practically unseen.
Now the only question is which of the tens of in waistband holsters you are going to pick. Thanks to our decades-long expertise we are ready to help you with that too. Please be aware that this is just a quick guide on how to pick your perfect inside waist holster. In case you would like to dive more deeply into this topic explore our blog post about the IWB holsters.
What Is IWB Holster?
Inside the waist holster is your best option if you need to carry your gun concealed whilst wearing a t-shirt and trousers with a belt or similar style clothing. The holster belt would press the holster against the carrier keeping it in a stable position while the top clothes would cover the handgun in an inside holster. To give you a better idea, you can watch our video about IWB carry below.
How To Wear Waistband Holster?
On our website, you can find a lot of different waistband holster models. So which one is perfect and best? The truth is there is no such thing as the best inside waistband holster. Each concealed carrier has different body shapes, requirements, and even styles. This is also why customization is very important to us.
Traditionally your choice should be based on the shape of your handgun and body. Below you can find our recommendations:
| Inside Holster style | O'clock position | Recommendation |
| Appendix IWB Holster | 12-2 | Ideal for slim to average body shapes and compact or smaller handguns. |
| Canted IWB Holster | 3-5 | Ideal for average to plus-size body shapes and all handgun sizes. |
| IWB Holster with clip | 12-5 | Ideal for slim to average body shapes and compact or smaller handguns. |
| IWB Pancake Holster ( Two clips or snaps ) | 3-5 | Ideal for average to plus-size body shapes and all handgun sizes. |
| Tuckable IWB Holster | 12-5 | Ideal for all body shapes and compact or smaller handguns in combination with a tucked-in shirt. |
Now, let's explore the most popular inside belt holster design and some extra tips more deeply.
Appendix Waistband Gun Holster
The quick, efficient gun draw, control over your firearm and the holster’s vertical position are the main advantages of the appendix holster. Once you get the hang of clearing the clothing out of the way, the draw speed can be comparable to drawing from an OWB holster. This is definitely the most popular and recommended position nowadays.
Waist Holster With Light And Optics
The unstoppable trend of equipping a pistol with additional accessories gains momentum and there are no signs of stopping. If you plan to improve your target acquisition or simply want to be able to recognize your target during the night you would mount a tactical light and a red dot on your pistol. These accessories usually reduce waist gun holster options available for you, however this is not true with us. Falco IWB light-bearing holsters are compatible with over 3100 handguns, over 60 lights, and even optics. This and more is possible only thanks to our customization options and good old hand-crafting. You can enjoy a perfect fit, superior quality, and safety in one inside waistband holster only with us.
Inside Belt Holster Material
Let's not forget about this important part of gun carry. Everybody prefers something different, but in case you are hesitating we summed up all the pros & cons for each material in this section.
Our waistband holsters are available in leather, Kydex, nylon, and even as a hybrid of leather & Kydex.
If comfort is what you are looking for, the leather & nylon in the waistband holsters are the obvious winners. Both of these materials are more comfortable towards the skin of your body and additionally also protect the finish of your handgun. Nylon ventilates the body’s sweat and is scratch-resistant thanks to the premium nylon design. On the other hand, leather inside waistband holsters offer a classic look, and better retention and it is less bulky when carried IWB.
IWB Kydex holster while not that comfortable comes with the best retention & is also considered the safest material of them all. The Kydex gun holster inside the waistband should hold its shape even after 100 years because it is made of sturdy and long-lasting polymer.
So what if you are looking for safety, retention & comfort at the same time? The solution is coming! Hybrid IWB Holsters were designed to provide all these aspects. Leather backer ( When perforated ) nicely ventilates sweat and provides comfort thanks to its flexibility. Kydex plays its role as it adds wonderful retention & safety. We also observed this combination provides more silent draws & reholstering than fully Kydex inside the waistband holsters.
So this is it. Now you should be able to make good & well-informed decision and get your best inside the waist holster.
In case we didn't answer all your questions here, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Author: Martin Lukacko
Date of update: July 9th, 2024
