Holster for Heavy Set Guy

[Bigum1969]

I would like to carry a couple of my pistols either IWB or OWB now that i've received my LTCH. I'm a heavy (stocky) guy, about 6 foot and 290 pounds. I'm having trouble finding a comfortable way to carry either my full size pistols (SIG 2022, XD45, Glock 20) or my subcompact M&P. Any suggestions for holsters, etc.?

 

[Fenway]

I'm a pretty big guy right now and my blade-tech IWB holster works fine for me. What kind of issues are you having with holsters? What have you tried?

 

[strongcrow]

Bigum, I'm a big dude also, and will NOT IWB, for the simple fact of umcomfortable. I really like SOB for comfort or Kidney. It's not all that umcomfortable sitting, Just don't fall on your back.! I found Gould and Goodrich to be pretty nice, on par with some of the bigger manufacturers. Good luck

 

[quicksdraw]

I'm also a big guy (6'3", 350 lbs) and I use a Pro Carry HD iwb holster that I got from The Holster Store Home Page for my Firestar M-45. I like it enough that I'm thinking about getting one for my Taurus PT-99. My brother in law has one of their Deep Comfort iwb holsters for his 1911 and he swears by it.

 

[Bigum1969]

Fenway:

I've tried the nasty holster that came with my XD45, an Uncle Mike's OWB for my SIG 2022, and i have an Uncle Mike Sidekick for my new M&P. The problem is that I can't seem to conceal even the tiny M&P very well, and they are all so uncomfortable. i'm pretty sure I'm going to need a new, heavy duty belt as well. Where can I get info on the Blade Tech?

 

[Bigum1969]

Strongcrow:

What does SOB mean?

 

[Scutter01]

Strongcrow:

What does SOB mean?

"Small of back". A dangerous place to carry since it can create a lever on your spine if you fall on it, which can causes massive trauma.

 

[Bigum1969]

Thanks Scutter. Wouldn't that also make it hard to sit down with a gun in that location as well?

 

[Scutter01]

Thanks Scutter. Wouldn't that also make it hard to sit down with a gun in that location as well?

Any carry makes it hard to sit down, in my opinion. :rolleyesedit: Well, except ankle carry.

 

[Bigum1969]

Scutter -- good point!

 

[Fenway]

A good belt is critical!

Blade Tech holsters, knives and tactical gear for military, law enforcement, shooting competition and hunting.

i'm pretty sure I'm going to need a new, heavy duty belt as well. Where can I get info on the Blade Tech?

 

[Fenway]

Damn we got some big boys on here

I'm also a big guy (6'3", 350 lbs) and I use a Pro Carry HD iwb holster M-45 that I got from The Holster Store Home Page for my Firestar M-45.

 

[Bigum1969]

It feels good to have some company in the "Big Bones" club!

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Chalk another big boy up, in about 6'3" 250LBS. I've been using a Fobus paddle for my XD45, once I throw the shirt on, you really can't see anything.

 

[Hiram Abiff]

I am 6'4" 290 lbs.
Take a look at this holster. I have had a couple of IWB's, this one seems to work for me. I find it to be really comfortable!

Comp-Tac : Products
Minotaur MTAC Holster

 

[Bigum1969]

Hiram:

What do you carry in the MTAC?

Thanks for the link.

 

[Roncho]

I just received an MTAC Minotaur for my Kahr PM9 last week. Since I'm still getting adjusted to it, I can't comment on the comfort of this holster, but it does seem very well made. I haven't found a comfortable spot for it yet. I'm 5'9" 210lbs with a bit of a paunch, and my pants like to be on my hips. It sounds like alot of guys bigger than me carry IWB without much of a problem. Where do you all carry, 3 or 4 o'clock?

When I carry at 3, I look lopsided when looking from the front, and it seems kinda obvious that I'm carrying...if you look at my belt I'm about 1.5 inches wider on my gun side. If I move it around to 4, it looks a little better but the back of the slide is constantly stuck in my side. Is this pretty much normal for IWB carry and I just have to get used to it, or is there a more comfortable way to do it? I eventually want to get the MTAC parts to carry my G22 with this holster, but if the PM9 is uncomfortable, I don't have a lot of hope for the Glock.

 

[bigcraig]

I am 6' 280lbs, I carry a Glock G17 in a Comptac Infidel, it is not the most comfortable holster out there, but I like it.

If I desire a more comfortable holster I also have a Comptac paddle holster, as well as, a couple of OWB Blade-tech holsters

 

[Hiram Abiff]

Hiram:

What do you carry in the MTAC?

Thanks for the link.

I am very pleased with MTAC! I carry a Glock 30 in mine. I am right handed and usually situate it on my right hip or a little forward, so it sets under my arm; for me, this also improves the concealment factor.

 

[obijohn]

you may consider raven concealment. their holster are wearable IWB or OWB (same holster with acc. loops or hooks). very concealable and comfortable for me. most concealment and comfort issues rise from not adjusting your wardrobe. i weighed more than most guys my height (was 5'8" and 286 now 245) and wasn't real happy about getting bigger pants to wear iwb. get the bigger pants, a quality gunbelt and you should be in business. as it has been said, most recently by rhino, a gun should be comforting, not necessarily comfortable.