Best place to conceal if you have a gut?!?!

mdo · Dec 19, 2011

I sit 90% of the day and have a belly, so the typical waistband area, i think would be very uncomfortable. I am thinking probably calf area, but wanted to see if anyone else had the same problem. I havent picked out a gun yet, bc i want to figure out, where ill put it, so i know how much room i have!

Jefpainthorse · Dec 19, 2011

IWB strong side hip.

Of course that depends on how much belly we are talkin' about. TOO much belly would make drawing from the ankle pretty hard.... TOO much belly can make a shoulder holster hard to reach

Rustyzx9 · Dec 19, 2011

IWB at 6 oclock... I've carried a full sized pistol for more years than I care to remember at the small of my back. This may not be the "professional" way to go, but it has always worked for me.

mike cyrwus · Dec 19, 2011

iwb will be the most comfy, you just gotta find the sweet spot. and maybe get some new pants, lol

TroyF · Dec 19, 2011

IWB, behind the hip I would think. All of this depends of where your extra luggage is.

And FYI, Rusty conceals a j-frame in his goatee. I built the holster for that..........

ChrisC · Dec 19, 2011

IWB for me, 4 o'clock position. IWB extra mag at the 8 o'clock position,

Biggsly · Dec 19, 2011

I carry a G26. I have a gut, or table muscle. I carry in the small of my back, and somtimes at about 4 oclock.

Matt1911 · Dec 19, 2011

TroyF said:
And FYI, Rusty conceals a j-frame in his goatee. I built the holster for that..........

I think he keeps extra granola bars and gatorades in there too.

Jefpainthorse · Dec 19, 2011

I heard Rusty's shadow weighs 40 pounds all by itself... I know mine does :friends:

Rustyzx9 · Dec 19, 2011

This kinda turned into a "pick on the fat kid" thread... lol.

Jefpainthorse · Dec 19, 2011

Rustyzx9 said:
This kinda turned into a "pick on the fat kid" thread... lol.

We aint fat...mom said I was big boned and husky.

TroyF · Dec 19, 2011

I wasn't making any large boned scary looking man jokes, just merely pointing out that you have a extraordinary goatee. You are in good company now, Rusty. I always give KurtM fits about his stache.....

Dieseltech09 · Dec 20, 2011

Im 6'5" 330 and carry just behind my strong side hip. Works for me.

shootingbuff · Dec 20, 2011

22 mini mag and hang it around your neck - not really - it is a personal thing. If you are at a shop see if they will let you try on and walk around the shop a couple of min to try the holster. If you know someone see if you can borrow for a day or two. What feels ok at first you may find later there is something better for you. Most I would think carry IWB about 4-5:30. Worse case a fanny pack.

shootingbuff · Dec 20, 2011

5'10ish 240-250 table muscle here long in body and normally carry at 4-5 depending on holster/gun.

dennishoddy · Dec 20, 2011

Brian K said:
Im 6'5" 330 and carry just behind my strong side hip. Works for me.

I don't know how you little fellers keep from printing?

TroyF · Dec 20, 2011

I'm not a big guy, 5'11" 215lbs, but I really like carrying full size guns. For me that means IWB. I've been blessed (not) with a fairly flat belly (treadmill) so appendix works with my body. That for me works better than behind the hip carry.

I think there is always a trade off between comfort and concealment. But once you get use to carrying, I think the discomfort goes away.

And don't neglect the belt......probably as important, if not more, than the holster. And that's coming from a guy who pays his ex-wife payments with holster money.

dennishoddy · Dec 20, 2011

TroyF said:
I think there is always a trade off between comfort and concealment. But once you get use to carrying, I think the discomfort goes away.

Good point. When first starting, it was uncomfortable as hell. Now, its like putting on your shoes.
Gun goes on as well.

I will say this, after awhile, just putting the gun on, becomes very routine, and at times have had to remind myself that I even have it on. Complacency I guess.

ExSniper · Dec 20, 2011

I was going to go for the joke and suggest a gym bag, but strong side hip to just behind the hip would probably work best. Shoulder holster, cross draw, and ankle holsters are usually very difficult for guys with a gut. Small of back is very uncomfortable if you are sitting in a car or a chair for long periods. Depending on your attire, IWB or a pancake style OWB could work, with the OWB being more comfortable the IWB more concealable.

mdo · Dec 20, 2011

Thanks for all the input. I guess my concern with my "table muscle" is when im sitting, my shirt being pulled tight and showing the holster through it. Im not huge 6' 245, but i have a spare tire, that wont leave me alone!