The carry position I swore I'd never try and now use every day

[Rizlord]

Strong side IWB had been home for years and I'd written off the idea of switching to anything else before I'd even really considered it. Then a training instructor suggested 4 o'clock might actually suit my body type and the way I move through a day better, and I pushed back on it, mostly out of habit more than any real reasoning.

I only tried it for a week to be polite, expecting to quietly switch back once I'd proven my point. Instead, the comfort difference on a long day turned out to be significant enough that I never actually went back. So if there's a lesson buried in this, it's that it's worth actually trying positions before dismissing them outright because your body type might genuinely prefer something you've never given a real chance.

Is there a setup you've already written off without ever actually trying it for yourself?

 

[Alan]

A lot of folks lock into a setup early and never revisit it, even though small changes in position or belt can make a big difference once you actually test them over time.

 

[oldracer1]

I use a cross draw with a Colt King Cobra snubbie when driving and a horizontal shoulder holster with a Bodyguard 2.0 for normal carry. I have also a couple of competition Ghost holsters. but the aren't for comfort.

 

[Brisky1]

I struggled with appendix carry for two years, then tried 4 o’clock on a whim and my back thanked me. Body type really matters, no one tells you that.