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Hi folks,
Im new to concealed carrying and need to ask about IWB holsters. I am a big guy, 6'1 330lbs 48-50" waist. Im trying to figure out what holster to start with. any suggestions from the big guys out here? There are way to many choices to just pick one and hope it fits and works well. What about appendix carry ? any body my size carry in that position?


thanks folks

Crossbreed Supertuck works for me. Would also consider an Alien Gear which is very similar.

Main thing is to get a good gun belt.

Good luck and welcome!

Appendix carry is pretty uncomfortable for big guys like me. I have a Crossbreed Supertuck and a Whitehat Maxtuck. They both work great, and I've never heard anything but good reviews on Alien Gear's stuff as well. I tend to wear the Crossbreed more just because it is a little thinner, thus a little more comfortable for me personally if I'm going to be sitting down at a desk all day. The Whitehat is a little thicker, both in the kydex and the leather. I think it looks much better (mine is a Texas flag) and might be a little more comfortable if you are standing up a lot.

I know Alien Gear will get it to you the cheapest and the fastest. 2nd on both would be Whitehat, and Crossbreed (most expensive) will likely take 4-6 weeks. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these options.

thanks guys Ill look at them. I work for Harley Davidson so I have a real good belt for it and Im on my feet most of the day or on a bike.

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lynchburgbull wrote:thanks guys Ill look at them. I work for Harley Davidson so I have a real good belt for it and Im on my feet most of the day or on a bike.

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A good belt is not the same thing as a good gun belt. A good gun belt often has kydex reinforcement in between the layers of leather to add a significant amount of stiffness. Several manufacturers make them, and I've personally found it to be well worth the money (I use a Comp-Tac).

This one has been shown elsewhere by others on this forum, but it is worth showing again:

ok thanks, didnt know that

For those of us on the "beefier" side, N82 Holsters. I have literally taken a nap laying down on my back in appendix carry with an Ed Brown Kobra full size 1911, I have one as well for my full size M&P9, both in the "Pro" version. The holster covers the entire pistol, so nothing is "digging in".

I am waiting on an order I just placed for a holster for my M&P9 with the TLR-3 light attached, from reviews, and watching how he makes his holsters, it should be comfortable as well.

Comp-Tac is similar to Crossbreed in having a wide array of IWB holsters.

http://www.tacticalholsters.com/product/INCOG.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I just ordered one of these. I've been looking for awhile and this is what I settled on. Haven't gotten it yet but I will report on it when I do.

I am past the "big guy" size now. I am no where close to normal size. I carry a Glock 19 all day with Raven Vanguard apendix carry. On Sunday's I where a OWB holster.

As mentioned earlier a good gun belt is essential. Not just a thick belt, but a belt made to hold a gun.

I am 6'4" and 270lbs (coming down after holidays I hope) and use the Crossbreed belt and holster without an issue

Can't emphasis enough the importance of a quality "gun belt".

Honestly, it makes a huge difference.

A & G Custom Gun belts are among my favorites.

Simply Rugged are good too, just not as pretty as A & G, imo....

Don't forget about the Wilderness Instructor Belt. I own four, one in each color they make. Buy either the 5 stitch or, the reinforced option and 1.5 inch minimum. Try one you will like it.

MoJo wrote:Don't forget about the Wilderness Instructor Belt. I own four, one in each color they make. Buy either the 5 stitch or, the reinforced option and 1.5 inch minimum. Try one you will like it.

Yup, infinite adjustability.

surferdaddy wrote:

MoJo wrote:Don't forget about the Wilderness Instructor Belt. I own four, one in each color they make. Buy either the 5 stitch or, the reinforced option and 1.5 inch minimum. Try one you will like it.

Yup, infinite adjustability.

That is one long belt. ;)