How are you going the whole day without bending over/constantly adjusting shirt?

[JFootin]

James Dean is working on a holster for me to carry my J-frame at about 11:00 (lefty). We have played around with names for this custom holster: JD came up with "JFootin JFrame AIWB Holster" and I came up with "Hillbilly John's Laid Back AIWB Holster" because it is reverse canted. LOL! Here is the latest image from his workbench.



The negative cant and low ride will, I am confident, do the following:

• Orient the gun and holster so that they won't jam against my leg when I am seated, greatly enhancing comfort.
• Make the grip lay down horizontally very near my belt where my middle aged spread expands above it, causing any shirt to drape over it with no printing. If the cant were zero the grip would stick up and be pushed outward by my spread, printing terribly and jamming the muzzle end into my belly.
• Present the gun to my hand at an ideal angle for a quick draw. You can see what I mean by placing your hand at the AIWB position and looking at the angle of your hand.

The clip is sized correctly to fit a 1 1/2" belt and is tuckable.

I keep saying, James is an extremely talented holster maker! He has met my very detailed specifications for this custom holster 100%! And isn't it a handsome design?

I believe this holster is going to be comfortable for all day carry. I'll let you know after I have it and have worn it for a few days.

[Deano]

Looks like a very nice design. I don't think I could go all day with a loaded weapon pointed at my junk though. Maybe some day. I know it's safe, but man, it makes me queazy.

[aKahrt_and_p2KT]

I have a tuckable holster that isn't like that but has the same sort of attached tucking apparatus. I don't like how it can spin on the single bolt/screw. I doubt that'll be the issue with the one you have but that was just my experience. Also, I won't again buy a holster that is not reinforced and reholsterable. That looks like a quality piece you are working on there.

[JFootin]

I have a tuckable holster that isn't like that but has the same sort of attached tucking apparatus. I don't like how it can spin on the single bolt/screw. I doubt that'll be the issue with the one you have but that was just my experience. Also, I won't again buy a holster that is not reinforced and reholsterable. That looks like a quality piece you are working on there.

Well, James is doing all the work! On this one, the the tuckable panel that holds the clip is sewn into place. The screw is just to hold the metal clip in place. So there won't be any rotating.

[wyntrout]

Why I gave up shirts with buttons:



Wynn

[CJB]

front pocket carry.... works every time.

[JohnInFlorida]

I tried 4:00 carry and found that I had the same problems that you describe. My solution is "appendix carry" ... PM9 in a Crossbreed Supertuck style IWB holster @ 1:30 ... invisible and does not require "tending" to keep concealed.

[wyntrout]

Dang! I couldn't fit my Minituck and a pistol there... especially sitting down!

I wear my pants/shorts somewhere south of my navel... between these two extremes. Are you like the old guys on the right??

Wynn

[DangerDan87]

I have been using a sto n go for the last couple months, i hate it. The only thing i like it for is running... it is not at all comfortable with a belt.

[RedRyder]

I carry my P9 in a Don Hume JIT Slide at 3 o'clock. I'm a big guy and wear a bulky long tailed shirt or a shirt designed to be outside of pants with a long enough hem to cover easily. I would like to have a slide guard on this holster though especially with summer coming on, just to keep sweat off the slide and me a bit more comfortable.

HOpe that helps a bit.

[aKahrt_and_p2KT]

Today I had a tucked polo over my high noon split decision, it worked except I felt completely self conscious of the clip. My Better Belt and Theis holster do an amazing job of alleviating my problems.

[JFootin]

Today I had a tucked polo over my high noon split decision, it worked except I felt completely self conscious of the clip. My Better Belt and Theis holster do an amazing job of alleviating my problems.

I have a cell phone case with two belt loops and a clip in the middle. I removed the clip so i can place it in front of the clip for my AIWB holster.

How does the Theis holster solve the problem with, not one, but two clips showing in your belt?

[aKahrt_and_p2KT]

I have a cell phone case with two belt loops and a clip in the middle. I removed the clip so i can place it in front of the clip for my AIWB holster.

How does the Theis holster solve the problem with, not one, but two clips showing in your belt?

Sorry for the confusion, I meant with a tshirt or anything that isn't tucked in the theis is great. You are correct about one clip vs two. I'm ordering some aftermarket leather loop clips that I'm going to try out with that holster and see if they look more natural than the kydex clips against a leather belt.

[jg rider]

I carry my P9 in a Don Hume JIT Slide at 3 o'clock. I'm a big guy and wear a bulky long tailed shirt or a shirt designed to be outside of pants with a long enough hem to cover easily. I would like to have a slide guard on this holster though especially with summer coming on, just to keep sweat off the slide and me a bit more comfortable.

HOpe that helps a bit.

I really like my JITs. But I agree, I'd like to find one with a sweat shield. But only covers the slide area, not one that goes behind the grip. I think that could hinder drawing.