Suggestions for a portly man

[texasrig]

I am taking my CHL class in september and am looking for a good carry setup. (Gun and Holster) I like the Springfield XD Subcompact and want an inside the belt hoslter. My quandry is that I am fat and am concerned that the gut hang that I have may prevent me from going with an inside the belt setup. Are there any other plus size gentleman that could make a recommendation for me? I really don't want to do the pocket holster if possible.

By the way I'm 6' 1" 260lbs with a hanging gut in the front and a slight bulge on the sides, no hang.

Thanks
Session

[Texas Size 11]

I know the feeling...I am 5' 9" and roughly 235. Same distribution of lard. An IWB is not comfortable for me. I have a pocket holster for a Taurus TCP 738 and am trying to find a holster that works for my body type that will accomodate a Glock 22. I just ordered a Bianchi Shadow II that I should have soon...

Hopefully some of the other buffet molesters will chime in...

[Teamless]

By the way I'm 6' 1" 260lbs with a hanging gut in the front and a slight bulge on the sides, no hang.

I am 5'11" and I (was) 275 when I started carrying on April 29th this year.

I carry a Springfield XD9 SubCompact in a Comp-Tac Minitaur IWB holster. I keep it about 3:15 or so and it does not show a bit.
If I am going for a long walk, I would carry about 4:00 or so, and hike up the shorts a bit more and it was go right into the curve of my back and the sweat (yes, yuck LOL) would hold it nice and tight.

Now that I am losing weight (at 240 lbs) I still carry the same way and it just gets better.

My normal carry is docker shorts, with a Crossbreed Gun Belt.
Under Armor T-Shirt over the IWB, and you cannot see a thing even with that light of clothing.
I will say, like most everyone else, 1 size bigger pants and shirts to cover better.

[A-R]

By the way I'm 6' 1" 260lbs with a hanging gut in the front and a slight bulge on the sides, no hang.

You need to eat a bit more if you want to catch up to me

Try the Crossbreed Supertuck, CompTac Minotaur, or similar.

Works for me.

[PUCKER]

I'm 6' and 300 lb ++. My IWB carry set-up is a Kimber Compact Aluminum .45 ACP in a Bullman Gunleather PDL holster. I waited *over* a year for my Bullman holster but he's not taking orders at this time. The holster is very similar to the Milt Sparks Versa Max 2 from what I can tell (http://www.miltsparks.com/VM-2.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;).

Find the gun...


Here's my Kimber in the Bullman...


How many guns am I carrying? I see just a little something but I don't see it as being noticeable.


TWO! Kimber in the Bullman and my new S&W Bodyguard .38 in my front pocket. As of the past few days the .38 in my front pocket is the MOST comfortable way I've carried!

[Taxman]

Welcome to the forum!
You have come to the right place for advice, we come in all shapes and sizes!


My daily carry depends on what mood I am in. On any particular day it could be a Glock 23 or my Kimber Pro CDP. They each have their own Crossbreed Super Tuck. The Glock is a bit "chunkier" than the Kimber, but both conceal well in the Super Tucks.

[Oldgringo]

How about diet and exercise?

I wouldn't have dared to make this comment if I was 6'-0" and 185 lbs. As it is, I'm 6'-0" and just about the right weight for 7'-3" and not too worried about it. I wear Shamu size Tee shirts over a OWB Don Hume First Agent which snugly and discreetly carries a 1911 or a Hi Power or an XD. In the winter, I add an overshirt to my ensemble and a jacket if necessary.

C'mon winter!

EDIT:

Holsters cost as much as you want to pay; however, a good thick gun belt is a must.

[Mike1951]

You lightweights shouldn't have a problem. As a matter of fact, I've come to think that we've got it better than the beanpoles.

I am 6' and 335, but when I started carrying a 5" 1911 IWB I was about 360. I've also carried my Kahr K-40s and revolvers from J-frame to N-frame without any discomfort.

It all comes down to a very good holster and belt, which won't be cheap. Still, you should be able to equip yourself nicely for around $150-$175, maybe a little more since extra length belts are fairly expensive.

My personal preference, going back a decade, are those made by Tucker Gunleather.

[dewayneward]

5'10 and 230, but I have a "large" frame (I guess).

Kholster at 9 oclock (lefty) for a full size 1911 with no problems at all. Unless you are going full size, go owb with a bigger shirt.

[Pawpaw]

I'm 6' 0" and 250 lbs. I was wearing cargo shorts and a 3X T-shirt when I had lunch today with techalum. Ask him if it showed.

My current EDC is a Sig P239 9mm in either a supertuck or (like today) a mini-tuck.

I'm about to order a Comp-Tac Minotaur Spartain for my Kimber Ultra CDP II. Believe it or not, the Kimber is slightly smaller & lighter than my Sig.

Comfort is not an issue in one of the kydex-backed leather IWB rigs.

[A-R]

As it is, I'm 6'-0" and just about the right weight for 7'-3" and not too worried about it.

One of my favorite lines of all time from the TV show "Cheers", about Norm the overweight barfly ...

Bartender: "Whatcha up to, Norm?"
Norm: "My ideal weight if was 11 feet tall."

another great one ....

bartender: "How's life treatin' ya, Norm?"
Norm: "Like I've been sleeping with his wife."

[eureka40]

Without a doubt look into the Crossbreed Supertuck. You won't be sorry. Give it a try as they have a money back warranty. If you don't like it, send it back for credit, but you'll like it. Get the belt with it.

[MoJo]

I'm 5'11" 280# I carry a full size M&P in a Crossbreed Supertuck or a 1911 in a Don Hume 721 OT. Get a good quality GUNBELT and dress around the gun. Us robust fellows really have an advantage over the fit types in that nobody thinks anything of a "fat guy" wearing an untucked print shirt.

[texasrig]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Y'all have me rethinking my subcompact decision. It sounds like a lot of you carry a full size weapon without and issues. I was planning on the sub mainly for ease of concealment. I am leaning towards trying the supertuck. Thanks again and I will post up some picutres when I pull the trigger on a purchase.

Session

[RPBrown]

2 things to make sure you have is a good holster and a good gun belt.

I am 6-2 at 260 and carry either an XD45 or one of several 1911's OWB in slide holsters.