This diagram is shown to illustrate a major factor
that might help influence a choice between outside
the waistband or inside the waistband holster. It
is based on body type. Obviously many other factors
come into play also.
A simple categorization of the human form is 'endomorph',
'mesomorph', and 'ectomorph'. Put simply it is the
variation from slim and broad shouldered, across
the in-betweens to the more ''pear shaped'' form,
where the waist is possibly as large or larger than
shoulders.
The diagram is of course grossly exaggerated but
is making the point that cover garments can hang
differently on these two extremes. So - on the left
is an endomorphic shape, with garments hanging from
broader shoulders over a narrow waist - and so creating
space to accomodate an OWB rig, with little risk
of printing. Thus that rig style may be both effective
and extra comfortable.
In contrast the right shows a very ectomorphic shape
and here there is no space free, as the garment
hangs onto rather than over the holster position
- no free space. Printing could be a problem with
OWB and so this could definitely merit the use of
an IWB. |
