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It does depend on body type (i.e., I am a big boned guy, ok fat) and I have concealed up to a double stack Para 14.45. When you carry concealed you need to remember a few of things. First, the way you dress needs to be tailored to carrying. I wear Blackhawk and 5.11 shirts designed for concealed carry. You can check places like LA Police Gear to find them on clearance from time to time, I have even found them at academy on clearance. Second, get a good GUN belt. Do a search on the forum to find info on good belts. Third, expect carrying to be comforting, not comfortable (was that Clint Smith that stated that?). Carrying is not always comfortable but the more you carry the more you will get used to it. Third, there are a million different holsters to tailor to the way you carry. Personally I only use OWB now since my Raven Concealment OWB fits better than the IWB I used to use. I have several holsters to wear depending upon dress (ankle, OWB, fanny pack, under clothing etc.). Fourth, you are aware of your gun protruding but most people will not notice (except CHL holders and people that are looking for it). Solid pattern shirts will show more, stick with muli colors and patterns to hide outlines. Most people never know I am carrying a 5" 1911. Fifth, I do not intentionally make my handgun visible but I no longer worry about it. I will always check to see that the shirt falls back down over it when bending and getting out of he car but if someone is looking and can see something that looks like the butt I really do not care. If they are looking that close they probably carry or are la enforcement neither of which bother me.