Same here, 5.11 belt and comp-tac minotaur. Except I carry a 3 inch 1911 or a Glock 19. The grip of the 1911 is longer but I still can conceal it, and I'm 6'2 and 150 soaking wet. The belt all but stopped my pants from dropping down, I've noticed it depends on which pants I wear also and how tight they fit me in the waist. Wranglers I usually have no problem with, and I wear them all day while doing very physical work.jamisjockey wrote:If you have a bulge, chances are if you bend over your shirt will hook on the butt, exposing it.
You might need to examine your clothing choices. I wear alot of baggier t-shirts and button shirts with longer tails. I've already got a beer gut, so I have to stay away from "athletic" cut clothing. No way I can conceal under those.
I know alot of people like leather belts, but I don't. I am hooked on the 5.11 trainer belt. Velcro means you can cinch it down to the right tightness.
I carry a fullsized 1911, which is easily as heavy or heavier than an XDM (but not as wide).
My holster is the Minotaur (comp-tac). By having some forward cant in it, and wearing it just behind 3:00, it hardly bulges ever and is way les likely to snag on my shirt during movement.
I too started off with a uncle mikes IWB and what a pile of junk it was. The minotaur or a similar holster such as the crossbreed supertuck is what I needed, it's comfortable and practical.