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11-25-2012, 07:37
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IWB causes problems with wallet?
Does anyone else have problems getting their wallet in and out of back pocket when wearing IWB holster at about 3:30?
I carry a Glock 23 in a Galco King Tuk at about 3:30. I have noticed that the barrel/bottom of the holster makes it harder to take my wallet in and out. I'm concerned about getting "made" when I'm fumbling to put my wallet back up in the line at the store.
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11-25-2012, 07:50
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You could opt to carry the wallet in another pocket that does not interfere with your draw. I keep the wallet in my side pocket. I feel it is more secure there and it does not trigger sciatic pain there like keeping it in the back pocket does.
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11-25-2012, 07:52
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I carry my CCW gun on my rights side. My wallet therefore goes in my left rear pocket. I don't want to draw attension anywhere near the firearm.
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11-25-2012, 07:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bullwinkle J Moose
You could opt to carry the wallet in another pocket that does not interfere with your draw. I keep the wallet in my side pocket. I feel it is more secure there and it does not trigger sciatic pain there like keeping it in the back pocket does.
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This.
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11-25-2012, 08:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thumpernator
This.
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Ditto
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11-25-2012, 09:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RRP
Ditto
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11-25-2012, 09:24
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I have this issue sometimes when the pocket is sewn on the inside of the pants (I. E. Dress type pants) but if the pocket is sewn to the outside (I. E. Jeans) its not as bad. I've never found it to be enough of a problem to change position of either though.
I also live in an open carry state though, so if my firearm becomes visible for a brief moment while handling my wallet it's not that huge of a deal.
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11-25-2012, 09:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smokin762
I carry my CCW gun on my rights side. My wallet therefore goes in my left rear pocket. I don't want to draw attension anywhere near the firearm.
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Well, I'm jumping on Smokin's post.
I carry my wallet opposite my gun. If I ever need to id myself I'm not reaching in the same area as my gun. And as stated above, I won't mistakenly flash it while reaching for my wallet.
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11-25-2012, 11:04
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Just carry a little closer to 3:00. Move the holster clockwise on you waist just enough to eliminate (or greatly reduce) the problem. Doing this will also make the gun easier to draw when sitting/seatbelted in a car.
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11-25-2012, 12:48
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As others have said, there are reasons other than clearing your holster to carry on the off hand side. It keeps attention away from your handgun and it also frees your strong side hand to do what's needed instead of digging for your wallet if caught in a robbery.
Last edited by NC Bullseye; 11-25-2012 at 12:49..
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11-25-2012, 12:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Radam3
I have this issue sometimes when the pocket is sewn on the inside of the pants (I. E. Dress type pants) but if the pocket is sewn to the outside (I. E. Jeans) its not as bad. I've never found it to be enough of a problem to change position of either though.
I also live in an open carry state though, so if my firearm becomes visible for a brief moment while handling my wallet it's not that huge of a deal.
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I'm going to "ditto" this post, as it reflects my own experience.
I've simply learned how to fish my wallet out around the gun / holster. It's second nature now and not a problem.
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11-25-2012, 14:37
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I'm right handed and have always carried my wallet on my left. Not for tactical reasons, that's just the way I've become accustomed.
Last edited by cowboy1964; 11-25-2012 at 14:37..
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11-25-2012, 15:05
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Damn, but I wish my wallet was as fat from being crammed full of credit cards and greenbacks as the OP's! 
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11-25-2012, 18:19
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Send me your wallet. Problem solved!
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11-25-2012, 18:33
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Get a front pocket wallet....
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11-25-2012, 19:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by snubfan
Get a front pocket wallet....
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This.
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11-25-2012, 19:27
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There's a reason I carry my wallet in the cargo pocket on the leg of my shorts. It makes it easier to get to, and doesn't cause me back pains from sitting on it all day. Really surprised me too, since it's not thick at all. But my back hurts a lot less now that I don't have it in my back pocket.
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11-25-2012, 21:21
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Never understood how anyone could carry their wallet in a back pocket. Unless you never sit down I guess.
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11-25-2012, 22:27
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I switched back pockets that I carry the wallet in to avoid that issue.
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11-26-2012, 11:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steveksux
Send me your wallet. Problem solved!
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11-26-2012, 12:09
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Last night I changed the ride height on my iwb holster. I had it set to the lowest setting. I moved it up one notch. It is much easier to draw and holster now and it doesn't interfere with my wallet. I don't think it is any less concealable now. It is definitely more comfortable.
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11-26-2012, 12:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SHUGHARD
Last night I changed the ride height on my iwb holster. I had it set to the lowest setting. I moved it up one notch. It is much easier to draw and holster now and it doesn't interfere with my wallet. I don't think it is any less concealable now. It is definitely more comfortable.
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Nice fix! 
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11-26-2012, 12:19
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I carry a card wallet in left front pocket and a money wallet in left rear. Gun is 3:00 right side IWB. 4" barrel .357Magnum revolver
No problem at all.
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11-26-2012, 18:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cowboy1964
I'm right handed and have always carried my wallet on my left. Not for tactical reasons, that's just the way I've become accustomed.
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Me too. I am right handed and always carried wallet in left rear pocket.
This also allows me to carry speed strip for BUG revolver in right rear pocket. When reloading revolver I hold revolver in left (weak hand) and use right hand to put in cartridges.
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11-27-2012, 07:53
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I had problems with it & shifted the wallet to the left pocket.
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