The best place for a man to carry is between his ears, because he doesn't have anything there anyway.
Ha ha! Just kidding. No, don't get mad! I couldn't resist, dangit.
But jeepers, at 6'1" and 240, do you need a gun? Like, a mean look and a little snarl ought to send someone running.
I think we get paranoid about "printing." Truth is, unless you can actually see a working outline of the gun, it is concealed
Localgirl, speaking as a 6'4", 235 lb. man, most people are intimidated by my size. However, in the most dangerous situations, facing a gang in a convenience store at midnight or a group of ex-cons on the street, the person they choose to target FIRST is the biggest person present to prove how tough they are to everyone else present. If they "drop" me, they assume everyone else present will be compliant to their demands, therefore it is imperative in social situations that I be able to defend myself moreso than others around me. It's a strange group dynamic, but if you study the psychology of groups you'll find this to be very common.
So basically, the bigger you are, the more likely you are to be targeted to prove a "trophy" to the hunters.
I'll agree on the need to check design of the holster for where it will be used. But that is best done in person with the product. Because everybody's body is different and one size does not fit all. As for mine, it is a WB212 right handed. Their suggested locations are 1 to 4 o'clock or 10 to 11 o'clock.This is so true. You have to remember that 95% of the public is not even looking for your gun - do you check others for concealed weapons??? Holster makers like DeSantis, CrossBreed, Galco, El Paso Saddlery or any reputable maker will provide good alternatives.
There are two places that people go typically wrong when they buy their carry gear: one, they do not purchase a heavy quality belt that fits the holster; and two, they use the holster incorrectly. Most holster makers design their CCW holsters to be worn at the 3 to 5 o'clock position so the body's natural hip design cants the butt into the body. If you wish to carry the gun forward of 3 o'clock, you should contact the manufacturer and ask which holsters are designed for such carry for your own comfort.
The belt is the most overlooked part of a carry rig. If a holster has 1 3/4" loops, it should be mounted on a 1 3/4" belt to keep the holster from sliding, sagging and slipping. The belt should be made of heavier than normal horsehide and have a natural "bend" to the back to mimic your body shape. A heavy, properly sized belt will hold your holster PROPERLY - in place, against your body and hidden, until you need it.
I'll agree on the need to check design of the holster for where it will be used. But that is best done in person with the product. Because everybody's body is different and one size does not fit all. As for mine, it is a WB212 right handed. Their suggested locations are 1 to 4 o'clock or 10 to 11 o'clock.
Localgirl, speaking as a 6'4", 235 lb. man, most people are intimidated by my size. However, in the most dangerous situations, facing a gang in a convenience store at midnight or a group of ex-cons on the street, the person they choose to target FIRST is the biggest person present to prove how tough they are to everyone else present. If they "drop" me, they assume everyone else present will be compliant to their demands, therefore it is imperative in social situations that I be able to defend myself moreso than others around me. It's a strange group dynamic, but if you study the psychology of groups you'll find this to be very common.
So basically, the bigger you are, the more likely you are to be targeted to prove a "trophy" to the hunters.
The best place for a man to carry is between his ears, because he doesn't have anything there anyway.
Ha ha! Just kidding. No, don't get mad! I couldn't resist, dangit.
But jeepers, at 6'1" and 240, do you need a gun? Like, a mean look and a little snarl ought to send someone running.