Ccw Clothing?

P

payden

New member
I'm kind of a big guy at 5'11" 260 lbs. I've been carring for about two years, but I've never been truly comfortable with my iwb configuration. Is there another method or type of clothing that might help? Any and all suggestions are welcome (as long as it's not a diet :D).
 
You may want to try OWB carry at the 4:00 o' clock position. That's my second choice behind IWB. I'm 5' 9" at 225 lbs.

A pancake similiar type holster of good quality on a stiff belt my be more comfortable for you. The advantage is a quicker draw because it's easier to grip.

Some holsters can be sucked in tight to eliminate the printing.

The disadvantage it will be more likely make a bulge, but a good covering garmet will prevent this, especially on hot summer days. Just be careful abut bending at the waist or reaching high into the air.

Lots of options now days, so you should solve the problem easily. Good Luck, Eagle
 
A good CCW vest is a real bonus and with a photograpy button or two can be passed off to most people as a photo hobby and not a gun vest.
 
I carry OWB at the 8 o'clock position. I'm a left by the way. Anyway, a good OWB holster and a loose fitting covering shirt (busy patterns / or plaids work well) or jacket will do the job.

You will need a good gun belt (if you don't have one) a good holster that holds the gun high and tight to the body. Check out the Galco Fletch holster as an example but there are lots of other companies that make very simliar holsters.
 
I have a good quality belt and carry my Glock 23 in a comptac mtac. It's my summer winter when ever gun. I can't pull of belly bands and I live in hat climate. Has anyone use the shirts designed for ccw.
 
Be sure to wear clothes. It's really hard to conceal a pistol if you're not wearing clothes.
Click to expand...

I've seen some pretty large naked women that could hide lots of weapons. :barf:
 
Peyden, . . . I know you didn't ask, . . . but I would really suggest you do one thing first: get yourself a hand gun belt.

I didn't really believe it myself, . . . until I made my first one, . . . started wearing it. I carry a full size 1911, all steel, with 9 rounds in it, . . . and 1 or 2 or 3 mags, . . . and am adding a Leatherman to the mix.

It carries ALL DAY, no fatigue, . . . no problems. It is almost a quarter of an inch thick, . . . does not roll, . . . keeps everything where it should be.

You also, because of your weight, . . . need an IWB that has a substantial sized sweat shield. The smaller sweat shields look tacticool, . . . but are a waste of leather, . . . and do nothing for the wearer. The gun winds up chafing you, gouging you, and making your life less than optimal. I tried several (like everyone else) until I hit on the one I carry, . . . and honestly, I get where I have to consciously think "Am I carrying?", . . . it is that comfortable. I was well over 200, . . . am now about 175, . . . and at either weight, . . . it still worked.

May God bless,
Dwight
 
I'm about the same build overall and for 10 years I have carried mine strong side outside the waist band. I do use a 45 degree FBI cant and it does wonders to hide the butt of a pistol. I wear very loose baggy shirts in summer and in winter often a sport coat or vest or long sleeve shirt with tails out. I carry 1911s and a couple of Kahrs but not all at once. :D

I've have also found dark colored shirts seem to print less. I wear a lot of navy, black, dark gray etc. I carry everyday all day and to my knowledge my gun has never been spotted.
 
A good CCW vest is a real bonus and with a photograpy button or two can be passed off to most people as a photo hobby and not a gun vest.
Click to expand...
Smart azz gang banger say's to me "Yo' can you take my picture?".
My response, "sure, but the flash will kill ya"!
 
+1 for the pancake suggestions for a heavier guy.

I carried in a pancake for several years. Last year I lost 30 pounds, now IWB and pocket carry are comfortable options.
 
I use a Crossbreed supertuck IWB with my XD40sc. At 260 and 5'10", I favor my 511 tactical shirts. Bought a size larger than I normally wear, they are long enough and the set-up is comfortable enough, I am able to carry all day long. Also a good gun belt is a must.
 
511 tactical canvas over shirt with a Full size pistol in fobus paddle holster and 2 spare mags in israeli defense paddle holster at 3" an 9" o'clock an i cant see em in mirror not too mention you dont feel them on you unless you brush up against something....I'm 6'2" an 275
 
Here's mine

You guys are obviously wearing shirts untucked....
In cooler weather, I typically wear jeans and a button down shirt, tucked in.
With this I feel like I'm pretty much limited to pocket carry. Even with an IWB carry, you'll get a little bit of "poking out", right???
 
I don't like IWB either after trying a few holsters. Ended up with the Clipdraw for my Kahr when I need more 'discreet' carry, such as visiting liberal friends.

Remember...when getting hugs, put your arm UNDER theirs.;)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top