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by treadlightly
Mon Dec 26, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: Best IWB Holster for "chunky" aka "fat" people?
Replies: 25
Views: 11931

Re: Best IWB Holster for "chunky" aka "fat" people?

jweg84 wrote: I've only used mine for two days and the neoprene on the bottom side is already curled so I too question how long it will hold up. I got my Alien Gear from Amazon so there was no wait time for them to ship.
The neoprene edge on mine curled right away but no tearing. It must be pretty tough. I've used it a bunch over the last 6 months or more.

I sometimes carry a Kahr in a crossbreed holster. Very comfortable after a little break in with leather oil.

I still like my Stealthgear best but I must have been in a grand mood that day. They are a little pricey.
by treadlightly
Mon Dec 26, 2016 12:14 am
Forum: Holsters & Accessories
Topic: Best IWB Holster for "chunky" aka "fat" people?
Replies: 25
Views: 11931

Re: Best IWB Holster for "chunky" aka "fat" people?

I have a couple of Aliengear holsters. They are reasonable, but the ones I have don't really snap the gun in. The gun presses into place, but unlike many Kydex holsters they don't snap onto the trigger guard.

The retention is fine, it's just different.

The Aliengear tuck holsters have sort of a neoprene surface against your body. It's got enough traction you don't have to wear your belt quite as tight, which is good, but I don't know how well the stitching will last around the edge of the neoprene. I probably shouldn't worry. Mine are holding up.

Aliengear will ship within a few days, and they are a good company to deal with.

My current favorite holster is a Stealthgear tuck holster I have for my compact 1911, but it's probably a little more noticeable (to me) than the Aliengear I have for my P320. It's well concealed and comfortable, but probably not quite as easy to forget it's there.

My fancy leather holsters haven't really broken in like they should. I've about come to the opinion that as much as I like the appearance of a handgun in a leather holster, Kydex or molded plastic is a lot easier to live with. Cheesier, but easier to live with.

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