concealed carry for fat guys

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:37 am

Since we are talking guns and all...thought I'd ask how to carry concealed.

I'm fat. Some of ya'll know that and I don't really care. I don't plan to lose weight either. I am 5'-6" and 290 lbs. Shocked

Don't give me any lectures cuz I already know. I could teach classes on health, fitness, and weight loss.

Back to the subject. I am apple shaped. Fat apple that is. Wink

I have the typical gut hanging over the belt. The holster that came with my XD has the pistol sticking out from the side and the pistol can be easily seen with a coat on.

I would think It would fit just right in the small of my back as it would not stick out there but it would be uncomfortable for sitting any where.

Any recommendations? What is the best option for fat apples?

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:42 am

Zed wrote:

Since we are talking guns and all...thought I'd ask how to carry concealed.

I'm fat. Some of ya'll know that and I don't really care. I don't plan to lose weight either. I am 5'-6" and 290 lbs. Shocked

Don't give me any lectures cuz I already know. I could teach classes on health, fitness, and weight loss.

Back to the subject. I am apple shaped. Fat apple that is. Wink

I have the typical gut hanging over the belt. The holster that came with my XD has the pistol sticking out from the side and the pistol can be easily seen with a coat on.

I would think It would fit just right in the small of my back as it would not stick out there but it would be uncomfortable for sitting any where.

Any recommendations? What is the best option for fat apples?

Do you even read my posts? Did you check out www.kholster.com?

Also you could consider a shoulder holster for the time of the year when jackets are the norm. I would not do small of the back personally. If you ever are in a dangerous situation and someone is behind you- you'll never know when you shirt is hung up on it and you could be made. Also, consider that when drawing you likely sweep everyone to one side of you as you move the firearm to the front for aiming.

one lone Wollensak Joined: Oct 05, 2009 Posts: 2148

If anyone attacks you, just sit on 'em (thats what I do.) Wink

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:44 am

Zed wrote:

I am apple shaped. Fat apple that is. Wink

Hey Hey Hey, it's Fat Apple!

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:48 am

Bigwill wrote:

Zed wrote:

I am apple shaped. Fat apple that is. Wink

Hey Hey Hey, it's Fat Apple!

http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/s/Fat+Albert/2FNdCA

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:49 am

I'm apple fat, too, and I carry often. The most comfortable (and possibly ugliest) holster I'm aware of is made by Crossbreed Holsters.

Made in America, too.

www.crossbreedholsters.com

For what it's worth, I'm 5'8" @ 260# (down from 300+). It was a lot easier to conceal a weapon when I was bigger, but it's a lot more comfortable as I get smaller. I'm not sure both can exist together perfectly - seems like you have to give-up a little of one to gain another.

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:52 am

JimVH wrote:

I'm apple fat, too, and I carry often. The most comfortable (and possibly ugliest) holster I'm aware of is made by Crossbreed Holsters.

Made in America, too.

www.crossbreedholsters.com

That's the same principle as Kholster... I agree- very comfortable.

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:55 am

isaac wrote:

JimVH wrote:

I'm apple fat, too, and I carry often. The most comfortable (and possibly ugliest) holster I'm aware of is made by Crossbreed Holsters.

Made in America, too.

www.crossbreedholsters.com

That's the same principle as Kholster... I agree- very comfortable.

I'd like to compare the two online, but our web filter at work isn't impressed with the second amendment.

Edit: I got through... That Kholster is a cool looking rig. Seems like it would do a good job protecting one from the dunlop discomfort the grip causes.

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:57 am

JimVH wrote:

isaac wrote:

JimVH wrote:

I'm apple fat, too, and I carry often. The most comfortable (and possibly ugliest) holster I'm aware of is made by Crossbreed Holsters.

Made in America, too.

www.crossbreedholsters.com

That's the same principle as Kholster... I agree- very comfortable.

I'd like to compare the two online, but our web filter at work isn't impressed with the second amendment.

Basically the difference is price. Kholster, I believe, sells for about $50. Does Crossbreed put some sort of material on the back of their leather pad? That might be the only difference I can see...

one lone Wollensak Joined: Oct 05, 2009 Posts: 2148

S&W 490 with packmayr grips in a Kramer holster was my OD rig.
It's quicker and more cost effective just to sit on 'em though Laughing

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:38 pm

isaac wrote:

Zed wrote:

Since we are talking guns and all...thought I'd ask how to carry concealed.

I'm fat. Some of ya'll know that and I don't really care. I don't plan to lose weight either. I am 5'-6" and 290 lbs. Shocked

Don't give me any lectures cuz I already know. I could teach classes on health, fitness, and weight loss.

Back to the subject. I am apple shaped. Fat apple that is. Wink

I have the typical gut hanging over the belt. The holster that came with my XD has the pistol sticking out from the side and the pistol can be easily seen with a coat on.

I would think It would fit just right in the small of my back as it would not stick out there but it would be uncomfortable for sitting any where.

Any recommendations? What is the best option for fat apples?

Do you even read my posts? Did you check out www.kholster.com?

Also you could consider a shoulder holster for the time of the year when jackets are the norm. I would not do small of the back personally. If you ever are in a dangerous situation and someone is behind you- you'll never know when you shirt is hung up on it and you could be made. Also, consider that when drawing you likely sweep everyone to one side of you as you move the firearm to the front for aiming.

I was gonna check out the sight tonight at home.

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:40 pm

I carry almost daily. I too am a big guy. Generally carry in an outside the waistband holster from UBG. I just wear a big shirt over it and my Bersa Thunder 380 disappears. I sometimes pocket carry, but that's not possible with many handguns.

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:42 pm

Spyderweb wrote:

I carry almost daily. I too am a big guy. Generally carry in an outside the waistband holster from UBG. I just wear a big shirt over it and my Bersa Thunder 380 disappears. I sometimes pocket carry , but that's not possible with many handguns.

You and Don Adams, "Missed it by 'that much'".

G.

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:07 pm

gaining_age wrote:

Spyderweb wrote:

I just wear a big shirt over it and my Bersa Thunder 380 disappears . I sometimes pocket carry, but that's not possible with many handguns.

You and Don Adams, " Missed it by 'that much'".

G.

Man I certainly did miss my Bersa today. It disappeared. I could not find it, and could not remember seeing it for a couple days. Tore my house and car apart looking for it, and could not find it. Eventually called the cops to report it missing/stolen. Filled out the report, and within a half-hour after the officer leaving, I had found it. Wow! You talk about scary, that certainly was! I'm glad that prayer was answered!

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:13 pm

Wow! Where was it?