Pants sizing for CCW

[tharper]

How much larger than normal size does everyone wear for an IWB holstered CCW? I tried digging some info up on the internet, but I got searched to death with random crap that didn't make any sense. I was looking into an MTAC or Crossbreed Supertuck and I was curious how much bigger, if at all, you folks went.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

I carry exclusively IWB and normally (without guns) wear a 32 or 33 waist. Some of my 33's are already sufficient to wear with any of my holsters/guns. As everyone knows pants vary from brand to brand but in general terms 1" more should be plenty IF your pants aren't already too tight then you might need 2"

 

[ber]

If you wear 5.11 type pants you should be able to wear your regular size. The holsters you mentioned depending on the gun should be okay with what you already wear if not try one size bigger. Hope that helps

 

[Zombie]

I prefer loose jeans and wear a 34 waist consistently and do just fine. I could go up a touch - what I have found more consistent is needing to go longer with the belt more than the jeans.

 

[tharper]

Thanks for the input guys! Buddy recommended the Raven Phantom as well, and it appears to be smaller than the ST and MTAC, so I will be pondering on all 3 of those.

 

[Buzzdraw]

Usual rule of thumb is to add 2" if you want to keep the same roominess. The longer belt comment mirrors my experience too.

 

[AirMech74]

since losing some weight, I wear a size bigger...40's...I carry IWB SA XD40 or Commandr size 1911 with a Crossbreed QwikClip and never have any issues, other than the weght of the gun sagging my baggy jeans just a lil....I just cinch my belt a tad tighter then.

 

[doctruptwn]

I go one size up. Wear a 38 but buy 40 pants.

 

[Spiff]

I have to add about 2" to really carry comfortably all day. I can make do with my regular pants size, but it's not really fun driving for a long time...

I carry a Kahr P9. My VMII takes up less room, but doesn't conceal nearly as well as my MTAC. The VMII isn't long enough for short guns to press the butt up into your side.

Also, depending on what you're carrying and what your pants size is, the Phantom may not work too well...for me, with a 1911, the holster just didn't have enough flex to conform to my shape since it's all kydex. I'm a 30. I imagine it could work for someone bigger.

 

[tharper]

I have to add about 2" to really carry comfortably all day. I can make do with my regular pants size, but it's not really fun driving for a long time...

I carry a Kahr P9. My VMII takes up less room, but doesn't conceal nearly as well as my MTAC. The VMII isn't long enough for short guns to press the butt up into your side.

Also, depending on what you're carrying and what your pants size is, the Phantom may not work too well...for me, with a 1911, the holster just didn't have enough flex to conform to my shape since it's all kydex. I'm a 30. I imagine it could work for someone bigger.

I haven't been a size 30 since I was in junior high 34 or 36 depending on the pants hehe...