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  • #1

    Carrying feels like a brick on my belt :(

    How does everyone carry and say "the gun just disappears". I've tried a few holsters and belts and definitely never had that thought cross my mind. To me there's a damn brick yanking down on my jeans no matter what I do. Currently I have a 1/4" thick bull hide belt and a hybrid holster (iwb leather/Kydex combo). It's the typical copy that every company seems to make with double belt clips. I still hate that thing too. I'm average/athletic build (6ft/180lbs), what options can I try?

    I carry an xds 9mm 3.3". I've also tried n82 pro holster but seems like one clip makes me even more aware of the weight. I also tried a Desantis mini slide high ride owb holster but the butt of the gun falls outward and didn't conceal at all.
    2002 4.6L 5spd S281

    So fast i make speedy gonzales look like regular gonzales
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  • #2
    I am a little taller than you but have the same problem. My solution has been to just not carry.

    That said I would not advise this solution for most people.
    Originally posted by lincolnboy
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    • #3
      Fat or skinny it was always more or less a hassle for me after awhile. Even when good in one position or another - when doing something different I was always readjusting.

      I personally went pocket carry and use OWB for my other guns when in the woods or something.

      Not worrying about printing real bad or it showing is a big reason why I'm all about non-concealed carry.
      Originally posted by MR EDD
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      • #4
        Originally posted by DOHCTR View Post
        I am a little taller than you but have the same problem. My solution has been to just not carry.

        That said I would not advise this solution for most people.
        Unfortunately, that's exactly what I end up doing, never carrying.

        What sucks is I also hate having a belt on suffocating tight just so it holds everything up. Right now it's one hole too lose and the next too tight. I just ordered a uncle Mike instructor belt that has infinite adjustability, so we'll see if that makes a difference
        2002 4.6L 5spd S281

        So fast i make speedy gonzales look like regular gonzales

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        • #5
          Originally posted by ceyko View Post
          Not worrying about printing real bad or it showing is a big reason why I'm all about non-concealed carry.
          Yup, that's the reason I would love to have Texas be open carry state, not worrying about printing and being able to carry owb much more easily
          2002 4.6L 5spd S281

          So fast i make speedy gonzales look like regular gonzales

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          • #6
            Two questions:
            What is your environment? Outside? office worker? truck driver?

            What is your physique? Are you like me and have no butt?

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            • #7
              The instructor belt made a huge difference for me though, plus it's handy to have around.
              Originally posted by MR EDD
              U defend him who use's racial slurs like hes drinking water.

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              • #8
                I'm 6ft 1 about 205 and sometimes I have to feel to make sure the g27 is still there. Carried in a cheap single clip IWB Don Hume. Caveat: Ive carried this same set up for years. I also use a wilderness instructors belt. It's great!

                God bless.
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                • #9
                  that XDS loaded should weigh in close to 2lbs w/ the holster, right?

                  I couldn't carry that all the time. It would drive me nuts.

                  but my little smith revolver is under 15oz loaded. less than half the weight. I literally don't even know it's there most of the time. THAT I can live with. And if THAT = 5 founds of .357mag? so be it
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by ELVIS View Post
                    I'm 6ft 1 about 205 and sometimes I have to feel to make sure the g27 is still there. Carried in a cheap single clip IWB Don Hume. Caveat: Ive carried this same set up for years. I also use a wilderness instructors belt. It's great!

                    God bless.
                    5 "8 190. IWB 4-5 o'clock very comfortable. Can't really feel the shield 9.

                    Lol I ordered a IWB tuckable holster for the G22. See if I can pull that off.
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                    • #11
                      What position are you carrying?
                      2012 GT500

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                      • #12
                        I picked up a thicker belt, carry IWB at 2 o'clock and I am not having any issues. 5'8" 130 lbs
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by S_K View Post
                          Two questions:
                          What is your environment? Outside? office worker? truck driver?

                          What is your physique? Are you like me and have no butt?
                          I work from home so carrying is just when I'm out and about doing shit. And you are correct that I have absolutely no ass to hold up anything. Hell sometimes I have to wear 2 wallets just to make it look like I do lol. Other than that I'm your average healthy /athletic cut guy.
                          2002 4.6L 5spd S281

                          So fast i make speedy gonzales look like regular gonzales

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                          • #14
                            I've tried carrying anywhere from 3 to 5 o clock position
                            2002 4.6L 5spd S281

                            So fast i make speedy gonzales look like regular gonzales

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Cooter View Post
                              that XDS loaded should weigh in close to 2lbs w/ the holster, right?

                              I couldn't carry that all the time. It would drive me nuts.

                              but my little smith revolver is under 15oz loaded. less than half the weight. I literally don't even know it's there most of the time. THAT I can live with. And if THAT = 5 founds of .357mag? so be it
                              Yeah, it's a heavy beast loaded. Just gun and empty mag is 23oz. Add 8 round of 147gr 9mm and it's definitely not light for me.

                              I've thought about the revolver route, shot a buddy's SW 38sp with 1" barrel and the thing was a hand cannon. Absolutely no fun to even practice with at the range. But then maybe I'm just a pussy lol
                              Last edited by spederman; 01-14-2015, 08:13 PM.
                              2002 4.6L 5spd S281

                              So fast i make speedy gonzales look like regular gonzales

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